Singer and rapper, Falz, has shared his experience of leading a double life as a lawyer and a rapper.
In an episode of the Madame Joyce podcast, Falz revealed that he practises law by day and pursues his music career by night.
Falz noted that balancing his two careers was not easy, especially given the unspoken rule within the legal profession that prohibits lawyers from engaging in other activities while practising law.
He recalled a particular incident in court where a judge recognised him as the rapper and questioned his dual career.
He said: “There was a time I was in court, and living a double life at the time as well. Lawyer by day, a rapper by night.
“So when I announced my appearance ‘With profound respect my lord, the name is Folarin the Falana, appearing for the plaintiff’ and the judge lowered his glasses and said ‘Counsel, are you not the one doing something else on the side?’
“There is an unspoken rule of professional conduct within the legal practice where you are not supposed to do other things”.
