[2] Falz gained wider recognition after releasing the song "Marry Me" featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade.

Falz was born in the local government area of Mushin, Lagos State, to lawyers and human right activists Funmi and Femi Falana.

Wazzup Guy houses 18 tracks with guest appearances from Olamide, Show Dem Camp, Phenom, and Yemi Alade.

On 31st January 2015, he released a single titled "Ello Bae",[12] which made him a nominee in the "Best Street Hop Artiste of The Year" category at 2015 The Headies award.

[14][15] In 2016, Falz won "Best Actor in a Comedy Movie/Series" at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for his role as Segun in Funke Akindele's TV series Jenifa's Diary.

[21] It contained 17 tracks including hit singles like "Bhad Baddo Baddest", "Wehdone sir", and "Something light".

It featured prominent music acts like Davido, Olamide, Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry, Sir Dauda, Medikal, Terry Apala, and Ycee.

[23] On September 1, 2018, Falz won "Best Supporting Actor" at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his role as Quam in Tope Oshin Ogun's movie New Money, becoming the first Nigerian musician to have won the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards twice.

[25] In March 2023, Falz collaborated with rapper Vector to release the single Yakubu, a politically charged track criticizing the 2023 Nigerian general elections.

He documented his surgery and recovery process on social media, sharing the challenges of rehabilitation and his progress as he returned to full health through physiotherapy.

Paying tribute to the victims of police brutality, he released a music video for "Johnny", the first single off his last album, Moral Instruction.

During the 2023 elections, he called for increased participation and youth involvement in Nigerian politics, as well as other issues like voter apathy and electoral malpractice.

[34] His 2023 single Yakubu,[35] following previous hits like This is Nigeria,[36] further solidified his position as a socially conscious artist, using music to critique corruption and injustices in the country.