Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised First Lady Remi Tinubu’s call for entertainers to increase their charitable efforts, describing the appeal as “absurd”.

Remi Tinubu made the call during the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Lokoja, Kogi State. She urged prominent figures in the entertainment industry to expand their charitable activities to help Nigerians facing hardship.

Speaking on Arise TV, Falz argued that creating more foundations would not solve the country’s problems.

“Are more foundations the solution to our problems? It is absurd,” he said.

Questions government priorities

Falz also questioned the government’s priorities, citing spending on luxury items while many Nigerians continue to struggle with insecurity and economic challenges.

“If you look at what has been spent on acquiring new vehicles, jets…and look at what has actually gone on with insecurity and what we are facing, what are your priorities? And you are out here talking to individuals? This is actually your job to do. It is wild.”

‘Did anyone beg you to take this role?’

The rapper dismissed suggestions that the government should receive sympathy because of the pressures of office. He noted that leaders actively sought the positions they now occupy.

“What do you mean by pressure on the government? Did anyone beg you to take this role? If I remember clearly, apart from the fact that this is public service and you do everything within your power to campaign and enter into the office…if I remember clearly, the campaign slogan for this administration was Emi Lokan’,” he said.

“Do you know what that translates to in English? It is my turn. Have never seen anything more absurd than that in my entire life. That means from day one, when you set out on your political journey, this is the day that you have been waiting for.

“So how can you come out and say the pressure is much on you. Are you okay?”