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Rapper Falz's 'This is Nigeria' video holds up a mirror for the country Joey Akan, Special to CNN Rapper Falz released a Nigerian cover version of Childish Gambino's 'This is America,' using it as means to address societal ills. Joey Akan is an award-winning music journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a public relations consultant and commentator on African music and pop culture. The views expressed in this commentary are solely his. Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)One of Nigeria's biggest music stars, Falz, released a video this weekend as a cover version of Childish Gambino's viral video, 'This is America.' The new version is titled 'This is Nigeria,' and it has generated a storm online, including a reaction from hip-hop musician and entrepreneur Puffy, said "it's a game changer!"