Festival Producer

FALANA

Falana is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress and producer whose music blends soulful pop with poetic storytelling.

A magnetic live performer, she has brought her music to stages worldwide. Her critically acclaimed “Rising” album earned her three nominations at the Nigerian Headies Awards, including Album of the Year, and the 2021 SOCAN songwriter award. Beyond her own musical releases, her songwriting is featured on the soundtrack for Baloji Tshiani’s debut film Omen (Augere), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 and won the New Voice Prize.

Passionate about arts literacy and access, Falana advocates for meaningful cultural experiences that give all audiences opportunities to engage with music, art, performance, film and storytelling. With cosigns from writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and frequent collaborations with Global Citizen, Falana continues to expand the reach of her voice.

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