Nigerian rapper Falz faces controversy after allegations emerged that he assisted crossdresser Bobrisky in evading money laundering charges with the EFCC. Bobrisky claimed he paid ₦15 million to have charges dropped and implicated Falz and his father in securing a more lenient punishment.
Nigerian rapper Falz has found himself at the center of a storm involving crossdresser Bobrisky, who has reportedly accused him of aiding in the dismissal of money laundering charges against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The allegations surfaced following a viral audio recording shared by social media influencer Very Dark Man on September 24, 2024. In this audio, Bobrisky claimed that he paid ₦15 million to certain EFCC officers to drop the charges, also admitting to receiving leniency by being placed in a private apartment instead of serving a prison sentence for abusing the naira.
Bobrisky further suggested that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and his son facilitated his release, implicating Falz and his father, Femi Falana, in the legal maneuvering. This revelation led to widespread attention on social media, with Falz trending on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
In response to the growing controversy, the EFCC announced that its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, had initiated an investigation into the claims. Public opinion on social media has been divided; while some users defended Falz, arguing that he merely provided legal assistance, others expressed shock at his alleged involvement. Bobrisky, previously arrested in April 2024 for flaunting naira notes, has now raised further questions regarding the integrity of his legal proceedings.
