Why I quit legal practice for music – Falz

Nigerian rapper and actor Falz has opened up about why he stepped away from active legal practice, saying the demands of his music career made it difficult to balance both professions.

Falz, who was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012 after studying law at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom and attending the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, said maintaining a successful career in both law and entertainment eventually became unsustainable.

Speaking on the Behind The Story podcast, the 35-year-old recalled a courtroom experience in which a judge recognised him for his work outside the legal profession.

He explained that while some lawyers knew him as the son of prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana, others had begun recognising him because of his growing fame in the entertainment industry.

According to Falz, the incident made him realise that his celebrity status could become a distraction during court proceedings and affect clients’ confidence in his ability to focus fully on their cases.

“There was a day in court when I announced my appearance, and the judge asked, ‘Are you not the one doing something on the side?’

Imagine becoming even more famous and showing up in court. It could create distractions and make some clients feel I would be too occupied with music and other engagements. It would have been difficult because my face is already out there…” he said in part.

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