He currently owns an independent record label called Bahd Guys Records. He released his debut album Wazup Guy in 2014. His second album, Stories That Touch, was released in 2015. He released a third album titled 27 on his birthday in 2017. In 2019, he released his fourth studio album Moral Instruction. He is very popular for making humorous music that depict the hectic life of a regular Nigerian and politically inclined music that criticizes immorality, controversial religious practices and corruption in government. He is also a very vocal advocate of human rights and was at the forefront of the END SARS Protests against police brutality and impunity in 2020.
My People
Falz Lyrics
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sess problem kid
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
from ikeja to portharcourt
from enugu to oka
abuja real quick to see a billionaire daughter
in that luxury car when i'm leaving VI
that's why these lekki housewives still giving me eye
awon ti ado ekiti
dey be feeling the guy
i stop at the suya spot
when i leave the meshai
see na hustle diffrentiate the pikin from the child
but in the east you would fly if you believe you would fly
yeah we dey for benin city
in the night we turnt up
before drive pass igbenedion, we come stop
pretty young chick, say ride the stick
she bend down like person way no like boutique
olosho say na business
who dey check whether it pure
yahoo boy gan pe ara e ni entrepreneur
but na condition way make the crayfish bend
everybody trying to hustle for that daily spend
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo (ya)
but my people dey bubble like no wahala (let's go)
roadtrip to akure
we do this for the passion
arm robber block us for highway before it ibadan
on my way to lokoja
see wetin they do to me
you dey wonder why copper no wan go maiduguri
for kano baikudi
bairuta bairuwa
na the same thing for minna makurdi and yenagoa
sufferhead in sokoto
yawa dey jalingo
but my people still the groove
dey be dancing alingo
in osogbo on a second high with tokunbo
the way she dey whine it
omo i go soon drop
uni dey on strike oo
doctor dem no gree work
happy i'm nigerian
proud as peacock
gbogbo yamayama
awa no lo concern
my people so not happy
my people so content
dematuru gu so
lafia benin kebbi
gombe dude say
holla back my people yearly
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
i see say many face ee struggle
looking for any way to chop
i see say many things ee scatter
but we leaving everything to Allah
i see say many call on Jesu
to be putting food on table
na who get ti life the grattitude
so we shinning tharty two
Umahia to owerri
Asaba Abakaliki
Kaduna to Katsina
State of hospi ta a lity
from uyo to jos
then from Bauchi to Yola
the fucking us over
naira getting lower
awon temi ni illorin
wo ni gari lo wa
minimum wage would only get you so far
but out in Calabar
we still dancing alanta
and shoki labe okuta
we stil dancing galala
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope to dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope to dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
my people dey hustle to make it raba
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
aye le ju maths si lo
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
aye le le
aye le ju maths si loo
aye leeee
aye le ju maths si lo
The opening lines of Falz's song, My People, sets the tone for the entire song, which is a commentary on the hustle culture in Nigeria. The chorus, "my people dey hustle to make it raba, my people dey hope dey breaki-fada, aye le ju maths si lo, but my people dey bubble like no wahala" roughly translates to "my people are hustling to make money, they hope to break even, and even though it's difficult, they are still living life to the fullest." Falz then proceeds to mention several cities across Nigeria, highlighting the different struggles each region faces, but emphasizing that no matter how tough life gets, Nigerians will always find a way to enjoy themselves and keep on moving.
Falz also critiques the societal norms that enable certain lifestyles to thrive, such as the lekki housewives who still give him the eye, or the oloshos who see their work as a business rather than exploitation. He also touches on the effects of the recession and minimum wage limitations in Nigeria, as well as the lack of access to resources and opportunities that many people face.
Overall, Falz's song is a celebration of the resilient Nigerian spirit in the face of adversity, and a commentary on the lengths people will go to in order to make ends meet. Despite the hardships, Nigeria still manages to bubble and thrive, exemplified through the energetic beats and catchy lyrics of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
bahd guys
I am a bad guy
sess problem kid
I am a cool, popular artist who makes great music.
my people dey hustle to make it raba
My people are working hard to make a lot of money.
my people dey hope dey breaki-fada
My people are hopeful that they will become rich and successful.
aye le ju maths si lo
It is not just about education, but my people are still thriving and succeeding.
but my people dey bubble like no wahala
Despite the challenges my people face, they are still living life to the fullest without worries.
from ikeja to portharcourt
My people are spread out across Nigeria, from Lagos to Port Harcourt.
awon ti ado ekiti
Even people from the smaller towns like Ado Ekiti know and love my music.
i stop at the suya spot
I take a break and enjoy some Nigerian street food.
see na hustle diffrentiate the pikin from the child
The only thing that sets a successful person apart from others is hard work.
yeah we dey for benin city
I'm currently in Benin City, Nigeria.
before drive pass igbenedion, we come stop
We stopped before reaching Igbenedion University in Benin City.
pretty young chick, say ride the stick
A young woman is riding with me in my car.
she bend down like person way no like boutique
She bends down in a way that is considered crude or unrefined.
olosho say na business
A prostitute says it is just business.
yahoo boy gan pe ara e ni entrepreneur
Yahoo boys (scammers) think of themselves as entrepreneurs.
na condition way make the crayfish bend
People do what they need to survive and make a living.
but my people dey bubble like no wahala (let's go)
Despite everything, my people are still enjoying life and moving forward.
sufferhead in sokoto
People in Sokoto are struggling.
but my people still the groove
Despite their struggles, my people still know how to have fun and celebrate.
uni dey on strike oo
The university is on strike, affecting many students' education.
happy i'm nigerian
I am proud to be Nigerian.
gbogbo yamayama
All the chaos and madness in Nigeria.
awa no lo concern
We do not care.
na who get ti life the grattitude
You have to be grateful for your own life and what you have.
so we shinning tharty two
We are shining and glowing at age thirty-two.
State of hospi ta a lity
The condition of hospitals and healthcare in Nigeria.
minimum wage would only get you so far
Minimum wage is not enough to be financially stable in Nigeria.
we still dancing alanta and shoki labe okuta
We are still dancing the popular Nigerian dances called Alanta and Shoki Labe Okuta.
my people dey hope to dey breaki-fada
My people hope to become rich and successful in life.
aye le le
It's never too late.
Contributed by Sophie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@collinshoward6600
Underrated classic
@emmiboyvevo
bahd guy...love u man
@peter5947
Fela's hybrid π
@nengikemabonta8387
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@ganiyuyusuf7911
waiting for video since
@christopherbizzy2925
give this song a dope video please,.. i mean a good story line abeggggggggyyy
@kormanadammarcus9972
give this song a video
@bizzylifeofmine
please dont go through this album without giving this song even atleast a cartoon video just for the states and cities you called and this song can give you endorsement. whenever i listen it sounds like a contemprorary fela sound,..
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