Falz Reacts To Threat By MURIC Group Over His ‘This Is Nigeria’ Video
Some days ago saw The Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC); condemn the idea behind Hijab-wearing girls dancing shaku shaku in Falz’s “This Is Nigeria” video. In a statement released, the Muslim group ordered him to take down the video or face legal action.
In reaction to the 7-day ultimatum given to the rapper by MURIC, Falz’s management has made it clear that the video won’t be taken down. They went on to urge the group to proceed to court to air their grievances and that they are prepared to meet them there.
In a tweet posted by Falz’s management:
“We have nothing to say. We are not withdrawing the video; neither are we commenting on their claims. If they (MURIC) have any grievance they can head to court and we will meet them.”
Following threats by the Muslim Rights Concern to drag Falz to court over his “inciting” video, Nigerians have taken to social media to share their thoughts.
Popular social media commentator J.J. Omojuwa had this to say:
“Falz treated: Poverty. Unemployment. Insecurity. Corruption (including in the church). Vanity. Collective national foolishness. Inadequate infrastructure. The economy etc in that video. But no, these are not important. Na wetin the dancers wear matter. Because #ThisIsNigeria,” he said.
Tryo (@doubleEph) said “Funniest part is threatening Falz with a lawsuit. Someone that does not need to pay for a lawyer.”
Zeekah Francis (@ZeekahFrancis) drew the attention of her followers to Falz’s father’s (Femi Falana) pedigree, while challenging the rapper not to apologise.
“You wanna drag a man, whose father defended a major ‘national wahala’ like Fela in court till he died. I will love to see you try. Falz, if you are apologise, you are not the son of your father…#ThisIsNigeria everybody feels entitled…,” she said.
“@falzthebahdguy is a non-practicing lawyer and the son of one of Nigeria’s most revered Human Rights lawyer, FEMI Falana, so I guess he’s covered,” a Nigerian music blogger, DJ Ruffee (@djruffee) said.
“This is Nigeria” replicated Childish Gambino’s “This is America” video and storyline; only this time, Falz discussed issues related to Nigeria.
