Falz faces backlash for claiming sex before marriage isn't sinful

Nigerian artist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has stirred controversy on social media after declaring that premarital sex is not a sin.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Falz boldly stated, "fornication is not a sin."

His comment, which contradicts widely accepted Christian teachings, sparked immediate backlash, especially from religious users who quoted numerous Bible verses in an attempt to refute his statement.

As debate continues to swirl, many have accused the rapper of promoting immorality and values that conflict with Christian doctrine. Others have questioned the influence celebrities wield over public opinion, particularly on matters of faith and personal values.

Critics flooded the post with scripture-based rebuttals, calling his view misleading and harmful, while some supporters defended his right to express personal beliefs.

The statement has since ignited wider conversations about the intersection of religion, personal freedom, and the role of public figures in shaping cultural narratives.

A few excerpts:

@udemeAkpan wrote; “The assertion that fornication is not a sin is a direct contradiction of core biblical teachings.

The scripture explicitly commanded to “flee from sexual immorality” (1 Corinthians 6:18)”.

@jfadconsult wrote; “Papa no believe in God, Pikin dey do PR for Devil”.

@MicoTNTs wrote; “Agent of Satan, sending people astray with useless motivation”.

@omoiyapolice wrote; “Lion don go born goat o”.

@BintDija; “No wonder you no gree marry”.

@ella_bosslady_ wrote; “It’s a sin and it’s among the 10 commandments”.

@drpenking wrote; “You dey follow chase clout at your age”.

@Blessing_olivia wrote; “1Cor. 6:18 went ahead to tell us too flee from it as it is even a sin against one’s own body too. The bible even asked believers in 1Cor 5:9-11 to avoid fornicators. And Galatians 5 let us know God despised Fornication.

God instructed us to resist all sin but with sin of the flesh (fornication), he asked us to flee.I guess U guys are part of the end time celebrities paid to spread false teachings and it’s glaring.Painful I liked U”.

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