Nigerians and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) have lauded singer, Folarin Falana a.k.a Falz for addressing sexual violence in his latest music video.
The reactions came after the award wining artiste announced the release of the video titled “Child of the world” on his social media platform @falzthebahdguy FALZ – “Child Of The World” official video out”
Falz
According to DSVRT, it acknowledged Falz’s effort to speak up about “real life
issues” on their official twitter account. @DSVRT “We would like to use this
medium to appreciate Falz for spreading the word on Sexual Abuse in the
recently released video for his song, Child of the World. “Together we will
tackle this menace.
Thank you
for pointing Survivors in the direction of Help and Justice @falzthebahdguy”.
There has been a popular demand for Nigerian music artistes to use their art to
speak on issues affecting the Nigerian society and lifestyle.”
While
Some Nigerians took to Twitter to praise the idea behind the music video others
called on more artistes to do same . @iambussie “In a country where we got
artiste doing songs and videos just for the commercial value, its rare to see the
kind of Falz”. @alpha_jenner “Falz touched sexual harassment, HIV/AIDS and
suicide all at once with Child of The World.
So far
Falz seems to be doing everything as an artist to speak against societal
problems”. @elsieisy “Our celebrities don’t speak on social issues, Let’s pay
attention to the ones speaking up in an amazing way” @ifol_ “From child of the
world to this is Nigeria to whatever the next project is we just want you to
know we your fans at proud of you”.
@t_riumphant
“Cool how Falz could treat topics like rape, HIV and suicide in one video.Child
of the world is lit”. @ecstacy “Falz is touching important subjects with his
music and that my people, is outstanding” #Childoftheworld”. @michealeyitayo
“The message in this video is so deep and encouraging our society needs more
musicians like you @falzthebahdguy #ChildOfTheWorld”. “@wojayz “Falz is a great
guy that uses music to communicate on real issues, #ChildOfTheWorld video is a
masterpiece.
Beautifully
executed, I had been anticipating a video, and yes, I worried that it may not
interpret the message well Kemi Adetiba did a fantastic job”. Others said the
idea behind the song was well depicted by ex Big Brother Naija housemate Bambam
in the music video. She acted as the “Child of the world” who was sexually
harassed by her uncle. Also, societal pressure forced her to get involved in
sexual acts with rich men to raise money to live a certain standard of life.
This
latest video is reminiscent of the music video titled “This is Nigeria” which
was released by Falz earlier this year, also touching on issues affecting the
Nigerian populace. Meanwhile, Kemi Adetiba the music video director, thanked
Nigerians for the feedback on the new video as it is currently YouTube’s number
1 trending video.
“Overwhelmed
by the avalanche of messages and reposts on the new “Child of the World” video
It felt great to go back to where it all started… Music Videos. Thanks to Falz
for being an incredible Artiste, an amazing song, and thinking I was the one
able to interpret it.
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