Singer Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, has spoken openly about his relationship status.
His romantic life has been a topic of speculation, with many fans initially expecting a love story between him and fellow singer Simi due to their evident musical chemistry and collaborations long before she married Adekunle Gold.
During an interview with Beat 99.9FM on the Morning Rush Show, hosted by Bibi Raii, Falz addressed the curiosity surrounding his love life.
Raii asked: “The streets want to know: Is Falz single?”
“That’s a good question,” Falz said. “I’m still single. Single as hell, actually.”
When asked how long he has been single and why, Falz surprisingly revealed that his “last relationship was in 2008, when I was 18, to be exact. And with the math, that’s 15 years of being single.”
“It’s not like I’m running away. It’s like a roller coaster: a couple of different things, a couple of different reasons,” the singer said.
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“It’s changing. I just haven’t felt ready. That’s the bottom line. I haven’t felt ready. But you never know; maybe the golden age is the golden ring age.”
Similarly, in a 2021 interview with Toolz, Falz explained why he is delaying his decision to get married. “It’s hard to combine family life with a healthy relationship and family life and have a healthy and thriving career in showbiz. I would rather get married at the right time,” he said.
My attraction
After explaining to Raii that he is single, he revealed what makes him feel most attracted to women.
“I am attracted to the aura of a lady. I don’t mean a scary aura; I am a Yoruba man. I am attracted to the vibe. The energy has to be elegant. When I say aura, I don’t say it lightly. It’s like saying: when I see a person, what does he or she exude?”
She continued: “I’ve gotten to a point where I was like maybe I like light-skinned girls or maybe I like girls with big boobs, all that kind of whimsical stuff. But I’m at a point where it’s not even about that. It’s more about, what do you exude? What kind of energy do you exude?”
To illustrate his preference, he shared a story about meeting a lady at an event.
“The other day I met someone and we were at an event. I was already seated and she just walked over and sat at the table. She looked at me and I looked at her and without saying anything to each other, we introduced ourselves.
Falsification
“You see the aura now? Just energy. Just vibrations. If I meet someone who has that aura, that’s enough to make a man as alive and excited as he needs to be. It’s not about whether everything (the physical) is big or small. It’s not about that anymore. I’m happy with this place because those things are just fickle. It’s so much more than that, and it’s not something you can learn; you just have it,” the singer said.
If my
Due to their remarkable musical chemistry years ago, Falz and Simi were the subject of much speculation by fans. However, Simi clarified that despite the existing chemistry, there was no romantic relationship.
Simi and Falz’s flow was evident in songs like “Soldier” and “Chemistry” from their joint EP Chemistry (2016). Their interactions in music videos and live performances also contributed to the perception of strong on-screen chemistry, making their collaborations appealing to fans.
Falz and Simi at the premiere of Chemistry
However, this was just professional collaboration, artistic appeal and storytelling.
Until their recent collaboration, “Borrow Me Your Baby,” released on May 31, 2024, the duo hadn’t had a collaboration since 2017, which was Simi’s “Jamb Question.”
When asked by Raii why the collaboration had taken so long, Falz explained: “It’s funny because we’ve been friends for a long time, even before the collaboration. We knew each other for years before we recorded together. So it was one of those things where the timing was right and it happened naturally. We didn’t force it.”
Falz said: “There’s no particular reason. It’s just that we were both focused on our careers and projects. But once we got into the studio together, it was magic. The chemistry was undeniable and it was reflected in the music we created.”
Raii also asked if working with Simi presented any particular challenges. Falz replied: “Yes. The chemistry is so strong that it becomes challenging in a good way.
“When you connect with someone, you want to push each other to be better. It’s not just about making good music; it’s about creating something exceptional. So there’s that pressure to not let each other down and to always do your best.”
She added: “It’s a very healthy challenge. Working with Simi has always been a pleasure because she is incredibly talented and brings out the best in me. But at the same time, it’s a challenge because we set very high standards for ourselves and for each other.”
When asked if fans could expect more collaborations between them in the future, Falz confirmed, “Definitely. We both like working together and I think the fans love it too. So as long as the chemistry is there and the timing is right, you can expect more collaborations from us.”