Nigerian rapper and singer Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has reignited social media controversy after declaring that fornication is not a sin according to his belief system. The artist also confirmed that he no longer identifies as a Christian, instead embracing what he calls the “religion of love.”
Falz sparked public debate when he posted on X (formerly Twitter) that fornication is not sinful, a comment that drew sharp reactions from both Christian and Muslim communities, many of whom responded with scriptural references challenging his view.
Addressing the backlash in a follow-up interview with Arise TV, Falz clarified the context behind his statement, emphasizing that his views were never meant to reflect Christian doctrine.
“I think people would read the tweet and just assume that I meant according to Christianity,” he explained. “I wasn’t really speaking from that perspective. I practice the religion of love. Under that religion, I don’t think fornication is a sin.”
Falz went further to question the reasoning behind religious and societal restrictions on premarital relationships.
“Because I looked at it, I strictly addressed the issue: Why are we not allowed to engage in this premarital intercourse? What is the issue? Who does it offend? These are not married people. These are two unmarried people. Willingly. Consensually. Personally, I don’t think there is a problem there.”
In the same interview, the rapper made it clear that he no longer subscribes to Christianity.
“I’m no longer a Christian. I practice religion of love,” he stated.
