Nigerian rapper and actor Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, disclosed during the inaugural live edition of the WithChude podcast in Lagos that he has never been heartbroken because he has never fallen in love, offering a candid glimpse into his cautious approach to romance, as reported by Pulse Nigeria, Naija News, Gistlover, and The Nation. When host Chude Jideonwo asked, “Did someone break your heart so badly?” Falz responded, “I have never been heartbroken. If you don’t put your legs inside water, can you drown? I haven’t presented my heart that much to be broken. I have been giving small of it ooo,” per Naija News. He clarified, “But in a romantic way, I have never told somebody ‘I love you’. It is not a sad thing, I’m not devoid of emotion, don’t get it twisted. I have said, oh I really really like you. I just haven’t said ‘I’m in love with you’,” per Gistlover.
Falz, aged 34, attributed his single status to the challenges of maintaining a healthy love or family life in the entertainment industry, stating, “It’s incredibly tough to have a healthy love or family life and be in entertainment. Not knowing how to navigate that, coupled with feeling like I don’t want to scatter things up, has resulted in me just wanting to stay away,” per Adomonline. He addressed long-standing rumors about a relationship with singer Simi, saying, “Simi is my friend, and she inspires me,” which drew applause from the audience, per The Eagle Online. Falz’s lighthearted remark, “I’ve not found anybody that likes me,” sparked laughter, but he emphasized his careful approach to avoid emotional complications, per Starconnect Media.
This revelation echoes earlier interviews, such as a 2022 discussion with Taymesan where Falz said, “I’ve never been in love. I’ve never said to a woman, in a romantical way, that, ‘I’m in love with you’,” attributing his love songs to artistic creativity rather than personal experience, per Punch Newspapers. In a 2024 Menisms Podcast appearance, he reiterated, “I have never said I love you to anybody. I have never been in love or gotten to that level of emotional commitment before,” stressing his upfront communication to avoid misunderstandings, per Daily Post Nigeria. X posts amplified the sentiment, with @GistReel on May 1, 2025, quoting Falz’s “I’ve never said ‘I love you’” comment, and @yabaleftonline noting his emotional restraint, per *post:7,2⁊.
Fans expressed mixed reactions, with some, like @gbolahann01_ on May 1, 2025, reacting with surprise, while others, like @_Gabri3llaa, playfully dubbed him “Singu Pringu,” per *post:3,6⁊. Critics on X, such as @CableLifestyle, highlighted the industry’s toll on personal life, per *post:5⁊. Falz’s guarded approach contrasts with his outspoken activism, notably during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, which he described as “one of the craziest and toughest times of my life” but without regret, per Pulse Nigeria. His emotional honesty, rooted in his legal background as the son of Femi Falana, underscores a deliberate choice to prioritize career and activism over romantic vulnerability, per The Eagle Online.
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