Popular Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has stirred controversy online following a bold statement he made on social media, declaring that “fornication is not a sin.”
The statement, shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, quickly drew sharp criticism, particularly from religious users who saw it as a direct challenge to widely accepted Christian values. Many responded by quoting various Bible verses to refute his claim.
Critics accused Falz of promoting immoral behavior and spreading beliefs that go against Christian teachings. The debate has since fueled broader discussions about the role of celebrities in influencing faith-based values and the boundaries between personal belief and public expression.
A number of social media users reacted strongly, citing scriptures and expressing disappointment. Here are a few responses:
- @udemeAkpan: “Saying fornication isn’t a sin goes against basic biblical teachings. The Bible clearly says, ‘Flee from sexual immorality’ (1 Corinthians 6:18).”
- @jfadconsult: “The father doesn’t believe in God, now the son is doing PR for the devil.”
- @MicoTNTs: “An agent of Satan misleading people with empty words.”
- @omoiyapolice: “The lion has given birth to a goat.”
- @BintDija: “Now it makes sense why he hasn’t gotten married.”
- @ella_bosslady_: “It’s clearly a sin and even listed in the Ten Commandments.”
- @drpenking: “You’re too old to be chasing clout like this.”
- @Blessing_olivia: “1 Corinthians 6:18 urges us to flee from fornication because it’s a sin against our own body. The Bible also tells us in 1 Corinthians 5:9–11 to avoid fornicators, and Galatians 5 makes it clear that God condemns it. God instructs us to resist sin, but when it comes to fornication, He says flee! This is a clear sign of end-time deception. It hurts because I used to admire