FUNMI FALANA BIOGRAPHY, EDUCATION, CAREER, CONTROVERSIES AND NET WORTH

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Funmi Falana, SAN, is a distinguished Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist, and the National Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), a non-governmental organization dedicated to defending the rights of women and children.

FUNMI FALANA PROFILE

Name	Funmi Falana
Real Name	Funmi Falana
Date of Birth	N/A
Age	N/A
Tribe	Yoruba
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Legal Practitioner and Women’s Rights Activist
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	N/A
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FUNMI FALANA BIOGRAPHY

Funmi is also known as the wife of Femi Falana, a renowned Nigerian lawyer and human rights advocate, and the mother of Falz (Folarin Falana), a popular Nigerian recording artist, actor, and social activist.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Mrs Falana attended St. Louis Girls’ Grammar School in Akure, Ondo State. Initially, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Benin. Despite starting in the sciences, her passion for social justice and legal advocacy led her to shift focus to law. She went on to obtain an LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) degree from the University of Lagos, and later earned her LL.M (Master of Laws) from the same university.

CAREER

She is the National Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), an organization that provides legal support to marginalized groups, particularly in cases of gender discrimination, domestic violence, and child rights abuses.

Funmi Falana is a respected member of various national and international legal and leadership organizations. She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the West African Bar Association, and the International Bar Association (IBA). Additionally, she is a member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, which reflects her expertise in alternative dispute resolution and arbitration.

CONTROVERSIES

Despite her esteemed career in law and human rights advocacy, has largely remained free of major public controversies.

FUNMI FALANA SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE

https://www.instagram.com/funmifalana?igsh=MWg0cndvcHY5b2toeg==

PERSONAL LIFE

Funmi Falana is married to Femi Falana (SAN), a prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and one of the country’s leading human rights lawyers. They have 3 Children including Falz, prominent musician, rapper and actor.