In 2019, Falz, via his 4th studio album, Moral Instruction, addressed social ills and the injustice in Nigerian society. The singer-songwriter and rapper tackled those in power and how they’ve been unable to make the right decisions in leading their fellow countrymen.
Moral Instruction, Falz’s music project, emerged before the 2020 nationwide #EndSARS. Tracks such as ‘Talk’, ‘Hypocrite’, and ‘Johnny’ received massive airplay during this period, and it solidified Falz’s status as one of the most inspirational musicians in modern Afrobeats history.
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Moral Instruction: How Falz Enlightened Nigerians Through Music
Falz’s fourth studio album was released on January 15, 2019, by Bahd Guys Entertainment. The album was recorded in Nigerian Pidgin and samples musical recordings from Fela Kuti. Its production was primarily handled by Sess, with additional production from TMXO, Willis, and Chillz.
Moral Instruction features collaborations with Demmie Vee, Chillz, and Sess. The album’s release was preceded by “Talk”, a socio-conscious song that addresses critical events. Moral Instruction won Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at The Headies 2019.
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Theme of The Album
The music studio specifically addressed the conundrum occurring in the country. In the opening song, ‘Johnny’, Falz embodied the character of a national youth corps member who was murdered by Nigerian police. At the time, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was accused of physically assaulting, extorting, and killing young citizens of Nigeria; there were several reports of these incidents occurring.
In the next track, ‘follow, follow’, it is a blend of Afrobeat and hip hop. Interspersed with Fela’s “Zombie”, the song is about one finding their identity amidst the distraction of social media and celebrity craze. “Hypocrites” addresses the pretentious lifestyle of Nigerians, specifically religious leaders.
In “Talk”, Falz addresses critical events and advises Nigerian youth to be careful about greedy politicians.
“Amen” is a critical appraisal of religion and the double standards that we often see. Further, in “Brother’s Keeper“, Falz explains the need for personal responsibility and how the problems of Nigeria are interconnected. “Paper” launches a staunch attack on the culture of ritualism, internet fraud, and child marriage.
In “E No Finish“, Falz speaks against the greed of politicians and the causal link it has with the vices. On the closing track, “After All Said And Done”, he admits to his imperfections.
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Conclusion
Moral Instruction is one of the most instrumental music projects that helped to bring out the upheaval ongoing in modern society. Falz was able to talk about the injustice and how Nigerian citizens are being maltreated by their leaders. He didn’t stop there; he went further to criticize religious leaders who are predominantly only interested in enriching themselves and members of their family while selling ‘hope’ to their congregation.
