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We have moved backwards – Falz on Tinubu’s two years in office
Nigerian rapper, activist, and actor Falz has once again stepped into the sociopolitical spotlight, voicing serious concerns about the country’s direction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a candid interview with Arise 360, the outspoken entertainer expressed deep disappointment with the state of governance and national development since Tinubu assumed office two years ago.
“I made the statement about not being sure I’d raise my kids in Nigeria because of the current state of affairs,” Falz explained. “More than anything, it goes without saying that we’ve moved backwards. There is much progress that has been recorded.”
While acknowledging the lingering hope that improvements may come in the second half of Tinubu’s administration, the rapper didn’t hold back in his critique of the leadership so far.
“I remember the campaign slogan being ‘Emi lo kan’ — ‘It’s my turn.’ And now it’s like, ‘What was he planning on doing?’ Well, it remains two more years, maybe there is still a plan. But as it is, this first half… we never see am. We never see anything.”
"There's not much progress that has been recorded… First half, we never see anything"
– Falz pic.twitter.com/Na9QWGhKly
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 5, 2025
Falz’s remarks come as President Tinubu marks two years in office — a milestone met with mixed reactions nationwide. For many, especially the youth, issues such as rising inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and poor infrastructure continue to cast a long shadow over promises of reform and economic revitalization.