TVC E. Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz has been nominated for best new international act by Black Entertainment Television(BET).
BET, unveiled the nominees for the 2016 BET Awards Viewers’ Choice “Best New International Act” category featuring talented up-and-coming artists from around the world including: Falz (Nigeria), Emtee (South Africa), MHD (France), TkayMaidza (Australia), WSTRN (UK) and Section Boyz (UK).
Falz began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called “The School Boys” with his friend before his professional career as a music artiste began in 2009. He shot into limelight after his song titled “Marry Me” (featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade) won him a nomination in the “Best Collaboration of The Year” category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
He was also nominated in the “Best Rap Act of The Year” and “Best New Act to Watch” categories at the same event. He currently owns an independent record label called Bahd Guys Records.
Falz is known for his funny skits on social media, breaking out with a popular ‘Ello bae’ catchphrase which became viral pretty fast.
In 2011, Falz released a single titled ‘Waz up guy’ before he went on to release ‘High Class’ and ‘Currency’ which gained him grounds in the Nigerian music industry.
The rapper has got two albums out “Waz Up Guy” (2009) and “Stories that touch”(2015) which have both received critical acclaims.
The comic rapper has been nominated at award shows winning 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’.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, the 2016 “BET Awards” will include previously announced performances by Alicia Keys, Maxwell and more, as well as a star-studded tribute to legendary pop icon Prince featuring Sheila E., The Roots, D’Angelo and Janelle Monae on one of the year’s biggest nights in music.
The BET Awards recognizes artists, entertainers, and athletes across 20 categories, voting for the Viewer’s Choice category is now open, and will close on June 22, 2016.
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