Biography

Nigerian-Canadian singer-songwriter Falana has reached a new chapter in her story. She’s more empowered creatively than ever before, and it shows through the unmistakable blend of uplifting, soul-soothing pop music that she’s truly made her own. In 2019 she enjoyed a breakthrough year with the release of her critically acclaimed self-produced Chapter One EP, which lead to her first headline tour as well as recognition from the likes of Vogue, Clash and Hunger Magazine. The follow up to her debut release is the result of collaborations that took place prior to the pandemic - including recording in Ghana, Jamaica, Canada, Portugal, USA and England, as well as at home in Nigeria. The process has been one of healing and self-discovery; each trip unveiling a new layer that allowed her to write from a different perspective. Born and raised in the Toronto suburb Brampton, Falana’s upbringing was soundtracked by a diverse music selection that spanned Fela Kuti to Sia. At home her Nigerian parents would play a lot of traditional Yoruba music as a way of staying connected to their culture, and through the melting pot of the city, Falana was introduced to the pop, hip-hop and R&B that she’d spend hours compiling into her own mixtapes. Falling between so many of the genres that have influenced her own journey - from soul and pop to R&B and Afrobeat - she’d often felt like an outsider. With her new work, she’s finally been able to hit the balance she’s been searching for her whole life