Born and raised in Canada, Nigerian singer-songwriter Falana has crafted a unique soundscape mixing afrobeat, pop, soul and dancehall influences. Her self-produced 2019 EP "Chapter One" was described by The New Yorker as "changing the sound of global pop". Recording in Jamaica, England, Canada, the US, Portugal, Ghana and Nigeria, Falana has a uniquely global perspective. She recently dropped her hotly anticipated sophomore EP, entitled "Rising". The singer-songwriter told FRANCE 24's Florence Villeminot about the new release, which explores themes like female empowerment.

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Falana says senate's reordering of polls sequence is illegal.

Herdsmen farmers clashes - Falana asks FG to revive ranches across the country.

Falana lambastes AGF for meeting with 'fugitive' Maina.

Falana recommends transfer of Dasuki's case to military court.

Buhari's Administration should act transparently and cautiously on the whistle-blowing policy - Falana

President, Senate need to meet on the appointment of the EFCC boss so we can move forward - Falana

Magu's rejection Falana describes senate's decision as ridicule of President.

Falana condemns arrest of Peace Corps personnel by police.

Falana releases new cover video for her pop-up concerts Falana Uncover'd.