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  • My Igbos brothers,sisters are not happy with me- Charly Boy

    My Igbos brothers,sisters are not happy with me- Charly Boy

    Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charly Boy in a new letter tagged Letter to my people has declared that his Igbo brothers and sisters are not happy with him.

    He added that those who truly know and have followed him, will easily deduce that he follows the path least traveled.

     

    Read his letter below

     

    Fellow Biafrans,

     

    I know some of my Igbo brothers and sisters are not happy with me simply because I have not used My Brand as Charly Boy to advocate for the clamor of The Biafran state.

     

    However, like I always say, there is more than one way to achieve a purpose. Though I may disagree with my Igbo brothers and sisters on the choice of rhetorics and methodology, our objectives are to a large extent identical because we all want to bring an end to the marginalisation of the common peoples, by the evil cabals who are holding Nigeria to a ransom and getting away with their obnoxious impunity and criminality.

     

    Those who truly know and have followed me know that I am not a Group soul and I have always dared to follow the path least traveled in the continuous struggle to add value to my environment.

     

    It is indeed laughable that despite being a native chicken, Nwa afo, son of Biafran soil with a full-blown Igbotic blood, I have been persistently labeled a wannabe Yoruba, Hausa, Tiv and an Ijaw man simply because I have consistently maintained that I believe in the unity of Nigeria.

     

    To start with, I go like tell una sey you may not be totally wrong if you call me the man from all tribes in Nigeria. This is because I believe in the oneness of all Nigerian peoples. I believe that we have gotten to a point in our national history where a Yoruba man cannot live in isolation of an Igbo man. Likewise, an Ijaw man cannot live in isolation of a Hausa/Fulani man. All tribes in Nigeria today have become a mat of interwoven fibers that cannot be segregated.

     

    There have so far been inter-tribal marriages, intertribal business ownership, and intertribal partnership; and countless other inter-tribal collaborations and relationships in Nigeria. For this reason, my question to those agitating for secession would be that if each tribe decide to secede from Nigeria today, what then will happen? Who will lead the new nations? Will the people be happy? Will injustice be defeated in the new societies? Will criminality end in leadership positions? Will there be happiness in the new nations? Will the people finally have a country to call their own? These are important questions we must ask ourselves and provide answers to before we even start to beat the drums of secession.

     

    Having said that, I must state that whereas I am a Biafran at heart, what should engage our minds is not a sectional Biafra but a national Biafra. The fight for nationalists who will drive the discourse and the engagement necessary in answering the Nigeria national questions must not be bogged down by petty sentiments, tribal colorations and religious propaganda. The failure of the Igbo nation and all Nigerian tribes and peoples is the fault of influence peddlers and directionless decision makers.

     

    The crux of the Biafran agitation is that my people are tired of a system that has perpetually failed them. My Igbo kinsmen are tired of a system that enriches the rich and impoverishes the poor. My people are tired of a system that glorifies impunity and criminality. My people are tired of decades of oppression and marginalization. However, the deeply rooted disgruntlement in Biafra land is not peculiar to my Igbo brothers and sisters only; all the common peoples in the 500 tribes in Nigeria are victims of a failed system and persistent oppression. And this is essentially where I disagree with my brother Nnamdi Kanu that though Biafra is right, it should be a national cause and not a sectional one.

     

  • How a policeman hit me with a gun- Charly Boy

    How a policeman hit me with a gun- Charly Boy

    Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa a.k.a Charly Boy is not in the best of moods at the moment. The former PMAN president said he was assaulted and brutalized during a protest organized on Tuesday at the Unity Fountain in Abuja by a alliance of civil society organizations acting under the aegis of ‘Concerned Nigerians’.

    Charly Boy recounted in his chat with newsmen that one of the anti-riot policemen, who pounced on the demonstrators with tear-gas and water cannons, smashed him in the eye with the butt of his rifle.

     

    He said: “We were not even up to 10 people that set out for the Unity Fountain. When we got there, we met close to 200 policemen. Initially they tried to stop us from going further. But we explained to them that ours would be a peaceful demonstration. I gave them the assurance that we were not going to anywhere else and the protest would not be hijacked by hoodlums.

     

     

    “Before we knew it, they started with the water cannon. Then they tear-gassed us and set their dogs against us. Worried, I went to one of the policemen who was standing near me and asked him why they resorted to such action. Instead of responding to me, he suddenly raised the butt of his gun and hit me in the eye.”

     

    The self –proclaimed Area Father said he was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. He added that he saw them beating a TV journalist.

     

    “I saw them beating up that man and smashing his camera. I hope they have not killed him”.

     

     

  • Nigeria will forever miss Fela- Charly Boy

    Nigeria will forever miss Fela- Charly Boy

    Nigerian musician and activist, Charles Oputa a.k.a Charly Boy on Wednesday rained encomiums on the late Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, exactly two decades after his demise.

    Charly Boy called the late Fela, an unequaled legend who preached against corruption, injustice and other societal ills.

     

    “The truth is Fela never dies; he lives on with his music. What Fela stood against across Africa, and Nigeria in particular, that made many to call him a mad man, are still very much our problems today.

    “He talked about suffering and smiling, corruption, and fear of death that made people keep quiet or indifferent to bad governance. Nigeria will forever miss this great social activist and advocate of justice and equity,” he said.

    Charly Boy, who was a past President of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), further stated that Fela was a pride to Nigeria, by taking the African musical genre to the global stage.

     

    Fela Anikulapo Kuti, who died on Aug. 2, 1997 at 59, was a Nigerian musician, pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre, human rights activist, and political maverick.

     

  • My generation is responsible for this rot- Charly Boy

    Nigerian activist and singer, Charly Boy has stated that his generation is responsible for the rot in Nigeria. He said his generation has failed young Nigerians and urged Nigerian youths to be active players in nation building.

    He made this statement as a guest on The Other News, a talk-show that highlights the other side of the news.

    In his words:”Young people are disenfranchised it’s all because of their docility. My generation is responsible for this rot because we do not create the right kind of environment for these youths. Rather than agonize about it, I am asking young people to organize themselves.

     

    “They have all the tools that they need, they have the social media. Social media is not about posting nude pictures and talking trash assaulting us with their terrible grammar, it’s about mobilizing and organizing themselves. As the Area Fada, that is what I am about”.

  • Young Nigerians are qualified for leadership- Charly Boy

    Young Nigerians are qualified for leadership- Charly Boy

    Ace musician and activist, Charly Boy has reiterated that young Nigerians are ready and qualified for leadership. The singer who is an advocate for young people running for leadership roles made this known in an article he published hours before the Senate passed the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ bill on Wednesday.

     

    The bill’s aim is to amend the constitution and reduce the age qualification for the office of the president to 35 years; governor to 30 years; senate 30 years; and the house of representatives to 25 years.

     

    According to him:” It is highly encouraging to learn that the Not too young to run (NTYTR) movement embarked on a national day of action on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 8 am at the Unity Fountain, Abuja to mobilize support for the passage of the proposed amendment on age requirement for running for elective office.When the bill passed the first and second reading, there was an outburst of emotions across the nation, particularly among the youths.It felt like our lawbreakers were beginning to take their job seriously, though they would later prove themselves as irrational, unserious, and greedy”.

     

    Charly Boy added that the best memories of Nigeria were when young people embraced nationalism.

     

    “The best memories of our nation were when young people embraced nationalism and fought for the liberation of their enslaved country.A succinct look at global leadership trends today shows that the role of leadership is tilting towards the younger persons; France, Belgium, Qatar, North Korea, Tunisia, Greece, Canada, Poland, Georgia and so on. Economy-wise, these countries are doing great, too.The big question, however, is – are the present crop of Nigerian youths qualified for leadership?

     

    “To that, I say a big YES. When we talk about our youths, all focus must not be on the youths residing in Nigeria alone.Globally, many young Nigerians are doing the country proud and excelling in their different fields of endeavour. And YES, I have met some exceptional young Nigerians within the borders who have qualities of good and visionary leadership.

     

    “Young people both home and abroad need to know that they are at war, the nation has been captured and the fate of our nation now lies in the hands of our exceptional youths. To sit down and hope that the freedom of young persons will be given is just like hoping that Dollar to Naira will fall to one to one. It will never happen. Not with the type of impunity that is now on public display”.

     

     

  • Biafra is a waste of time- Charly Boy declares

    Biafra is a waste of time- Charly Boy declares

    Outspoken entertainer and media personality, Charly Boy has told the people of the South-East to abandon the struggle for Biafra, calling it a waste of time.The social rights activists made this known in a recent interview.

    According to him: “Unfortunately, the dreams of nationhood is lost on the altar of deception, and my Igbo brothers must be circumspect on the fact and history, and not be hoodwinked into some insane propaganda that will only lead to more wahala.

    “So, instead of Biafra, we should channel our energies and abilities towards developing the South-east to become the economic hub of Nigeria. Igbo nation and my people are great but for us to move forward we must kill our individualistic tendencies and come together to do great things.

    “The fall of Biafra after the genocide, starvation, and immense suffering of my people should teach us something. I believe the failure of the Igbo nation is the fault of the people, her so-called elites and decision-makers.

    “Why have we not poured our energy, capacity and ability into making the South-east the Dubai of the nation as well as the engine room of the Nigerian economy? Who would be our leaders when the South-east is infested with political power-grabbers, 419ers, mindless criminals and looters of our commonwealth and resources? Need I mention names?

    “Our problem is the lack of men of integrity and a progressive mindset. We lack the right kind of leadership that will fight for the interest of the people. Let it be clear to all that the sufferings and poverty of the people of the South-east are also the sufferings and poverty of the peoples of the other geopolitical zones in Nigeria, including my northern brothers.

    “Even the nascent anti-corruption fight in the country has seen all tribe accordingly represented. It is therefore retrospectively insane to begin to think that a people with a problem would suddenly be relieved when they are attached with a tag#BIAFRA; Abegi.

    “Therefore, I insist that our mumu don do because the failure of leadership is evident in our agitation for fairness, justice and equality for every Nigerian not just for every Igbo man. And so the mind of the typical Igbo leader needs a revolution so that it can be realigned for the interest of the people rather than the interest of a few” he told The Sun.

  • Lai Mohammed is becoming a full blown comedian- Charly Boy

    Lai Mohammed is becoming a full blown comedian- Charly Boy

    Nigerian singer and activist, Charly Boy has lashed out at the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed over the Federal government’s purported policy to ban music videos and films shot outside the shores of Nigeria. He said the purported policy is one of the laughable utterances of the minister.

    In his utterances, Charly Boy expressed his dissatisfaction over the issue saying: ”This is one of the many laughable utterances of our minister, who is fast becoming a full blown comic considering his track records. Imagine our Culture and Information Minister admitting the superiority of Senegalese’s Jollof over Naija jollof rice; even Ghana that is considered our arch-enemy on that front did not come close – You could tell how stunned Richard Quest was from the look on his face that night.Remember when he suggested that one masquerade could create a thousand jobs per week for Nigerian men, masquerades ooo. His advice to graduates was to venture into the enterprise of dressing masquerades? Kai.The fact is, most Nigerians don’t count our ministers’ pronouncements as serious these days.

     

    “Many see him as a clueless and overly excited Minister who makes a lot of funny declarations without due consultations. You won’t be wrong if you call him irrational, or if you like, a bigmouth; you may also want to consider him a fabulist, or if you are trying to be modest like me, just call him the King of spoofs. Haha…a joke called minister”.

     

    He urged entertainers to speak and cut the charlatans to size. Hear him:” I find it really petty for a serious government battling with serious issues of national interest to begin to dictate where to shoot videos and where to make movies.

    “Our movies and music videos should be a potpourri of dynamism, tourism, African and international beauty, cultural heritage, aesthetic sensation, and ultimately, an embodiment of seamless artistic expression. To achieve these details and peculiarities, one cannot limit the production of what should be a classic and enchanting artistic expression to a grossly looted and underdeveloped state like Nigeria.

     

    “Nonetheless, our entertainers must see themselves as role models. They wield the sword of public opinion. They must help in reshaping the Nigerian society – just like hip-hop was used as a tool in fighting the government in Senegal. Nigerians won’t forget the role of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Sonny Okosun, etc., in advocating for a better life for the common man. Entertainers must unanimously speak up. Not just now but always” he noted.

     

     

     

  • Biafra: ‘We are all witnesses to the injustices against the Igbos’- Charly Boy

    Biafra: ‘We are all witnesses to the injustices against the Igbos’- Charly Boy

    Controversial entertainer and activist, Charly Boy has put his weight behind Nnamdi Kanu the leader of IPOB(Indigenous People of Biafra).

    In his recent article posted on his Facebook page, Charly Boy said that there will be no call for Biafra, If there was no Injustice in Nigeria.

    According to him, for whatever reason, no man deserves to be ill-treated in his fatherland like Nnamdi Kanu. Charly Boy stated that he stands for equal rights and justice.

    Hear him:” I am for equal rights and justice, period. Advocating for the okada community doesn’t necessarily make me an okada rider. Advocating for gay rights, doesn’t make me gay. Everybody is witness to the several injustices against the Igbo’s, we may differ on methodology. Biafra for me is a mindset. If there was no great injustice in the land, there would be no call for Biafra. So don’t get it twisted.

     

    “Sometime in January 2017, I wrote about my thoughts on the Biafra and the many things my Igbo kinsmen can alternatively dedicate their all to. I titled the article “The illusion called Biafra”, those who haven’t read it should read it up because what I wrote therein will always be my stance on Biafra.We should channel our energies and abilities towards developing the South-East to become the economic-hub of Nigeria. Igbo nation and my people are great but for us to move forward we must kill this our individualistic tendencies, and come together to do great things”

    He added that whatever happens to the Igbos inevitably has a spiral effect on the other geopolitical zones In Nigeria.

    “Let it be clear to all that the sufferings and poverty of the People from the South East is also the sufferings and poverty of the peoples from the other geopolitical zones in Nigeria including my northern brothers. Even the nascent anti-corruption fight in the country has seen all tribe accordingly represented.

    “Therefore, I conclusively insist that Our Mumu Don Do because; The Failure of Leadership is evident in our agitation for Fairness, Justice and Equality for every Nigerian not just for every Igbo man. And so the Mind of the typical Igbo Leader Needs a Revolution so that it can be realigned for the Interest of the People rather than the interest of a few”.

    In his conclusion, he urged Nigerians to focus on Nigeria and begin to demand accountability from the leaders. “Let’s focus on our homeland, Our states, and begin to demand accountability and responsibility from many of our Scammers, Riffraff’s and Fraudsters in the entire nation”.

  • June 12: Charly boy leads ‘OurMumuDonDo’ protest

    Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, better known as Charly boy is currently leading a peaceful protest in the company of some youths in the Ikeja area of Lagos State.

    Charly boy, the self-acclaimed President of all frustrated Nigerians led the march from Oworonshoki in the early hours of Monday morning.

    The protesters marched across the Third Mainland Bridge to Maryland, and are now towards Ikeja.

    According to the Charly boy, the march is staged in order to pass the grievances of frustrated Nigerians about the worsening economic, security and political crisis to the appropriate quarters.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that over the weeks Charly boy had used his social media handles to garner Nigerian youths for the planned protest slatted for Monday June 12, 2017.

    Details later…

    See pictures from the protest below:

    June 12: Charly boy leads ‘OurMumuDonDo’ protest

     

     

     

     

     

    June 12: Charly boy leads ‘OurMumuDonDo’ protest

  • Charly Boy’s daughter shares shocking bedroom pictures

    Charly Boy’s daughter shares shocking bedroom pictures

    Charly Boy’s Atlanta based daughter, Dominique Oputa has put her curves on display in her new bedroom pictures. The beautiful fashion and designing student has a reputation for showing off her sex appeal and sense of style. Dominic who is the last among the nine children of Charly Boy, once said she is the female version of her dad.

     

    According to her:” I think I’m just the female version of my dad, we are just the same pretty much, I guess I caught his cold after years of being around him. I have always admired him for his freedom and his tenacity at a time when it was taboo to look that way. In my case, the whole thing just grew on me.I don’t do all I do because I am trying to be like my dad. I am just Dominique, even though I wear tattoos and have piercings, but it’s just because I love them, not because I got influenced by my dad. There are many people who do this stuff, not because anyone, but because they are just comfortable that way”

     

    Check out her pictures below