A trending video has emerged online showing legendary musician, Charly Boy and others leading Obidients one million man march in Abuja metropolis.
TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the Obidients started the march from Maitland axis heading towards Maraba.
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Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has narrated how he got himself busy impregnating women while his mates were in school.
Recounting a number of life choice and decisions that have changed over time as he aged, the AreaFada of Nigeria Entertainment expressed mystery about the unending wonders of human lives that changes frequently with time
He took to social media to outline some past behaviors and trends that he once invested in.
Mentioning a few, Charly boy hinted at how he once devoted his life to have many children with different women;
He also hinted at how he once had a deadlock hairstyle and swore to carry it to the grave and his passion for riding power bikes among others.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that Charly Boy is one of Nigeria’s most controversial entertainers, he is best known for his alternative lifestyle, political views, and media productions, most notably The Charly Boy Show.
He has served as president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, and in 2011 was an Idol Series judge.
Charly Boy is the second son of former Supreme Court Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, Oguta-native Oputa was born into a Catholic household, and is the cousin of Swedish musician Dr. Alban.
As he often refused to reveal his date of birth in interviews, his age remained unknown until 2011 when he celebrated his sixtieth birthday, however, in his usual enigmatic character, he announced his 63rd birthday on 19 June 2013, making his age a contentious one.
Although he describes his parents as liberals who always encouraged their children to express themselves freely, Oputa has also spoken of their conservative nature. He originally aspired to become a priest but left seminary school after a year.
In his late teens, he moved to America where he attended college, graduating with a degree in Communications.
He entered the music industry in 1982, and in 1984 independently released the highlife single Obodo GiriGiri.
In 1985, Charly Boy was nearly denied a record deal with Polygram Nigeria due to his unconventional appearance until he was introduced to managing director Ton Seysener who signed him, and Nwata Miss was released.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has informed veteran singer and social activist, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, that for Nigeria’s situation to change, there must be a change in leadership.
In his words: “If you have to change Nigeria’s situation, you have to change leadership”.
According to a video seen on Twitter, Obasanjo stated this yesterday during a lunch with Charly Boy and members of Frustrated Nigerian Youths.
“Had lunch yesterday with Baba OBJ, as usual na Nigeria, leadership and the youths we dey talk about for hours. Nigerian youths we dey una hand,” Charly Boy said.
While describing himself (Charly Boy) as the President of Frustrated Nigerian Youths, Obasanjo said “I am their father”.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that Obasanjo had said he wants Peter Obi of Labour Party to win the 2023 presidential election.
Obasanjo, who was in office under the People’s Democratic Party banner, has been a crucial player in campaigning for the south-eastern candidate in the north of Nigeria.
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Charly Boy: If you were asked, maybe from the street, you don try everything- no job, no hope. The environment is so toxic. I don’t know what can grow in a toxic environment. If you were asked to advise that young Nigerian, Papa, what would you say- to keep their hope because we have a serious battle on our neck? Some people have lost hope.
Obasanjo: That we are poor and frustrated is not the fault of God, it is the choice of our leaders. If you are going to change that situation, you have to change leadership. There is nobody who will do it other than the youths. My own baby is Nigeria that has a robust waist. And that is where I want to bid on, not any individual, who I know they will not achieve whatever they promise to achieve.”
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Had lunch yesterday with Baba OBJ, as usual na Nigeria, leadership and the youths we dey talk about for hours. Nigerian youths we dey una hand. pic.twitter.com/Wx5F76oFSs
— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) August 20, 2022
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, has informed Nigeria’s afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, that his campaign will dwell on everyday issues affecting Nigerians and Nigeria.
According to him, his ‘Obidient movement’ will base its campaign on issues rather than personality attacks.
The former Anambra governor, who in a video clip online gave the assurance when he visited the musician, noted that the recent controversy was not what the movement and his ambition stand for.
Others present during the meeting include Charles Oputa, known better as Charly Boy, among others.
“I saw what my own brother, Femi, tweeted and I said no! that is not what the future and the society we want to build.
“We will lead a campaign based on issues that affect Nigerians and that is what I encourage everybody to do,” he said while addressing Femi in the video clip,” Obi asserted.
While the detail of the visit is unknown, it may not be unconnected to the recent online squabble between the veteran musician and Obi’s supporters.
Earlier, the musician was said to have described Obi’s supporters as “zombies”.
“How can you be Obidient in this chaos? I am not Obidient. Tell me, at 60, why am I Obidient? You said I should be Obidient, sit down, be peaceful,” he said.
“Are you all okay in this country?,” Kuti was quoted to have allegedly said during a performance at the Shrine Thursday night.
However, the veteran musician faulted the claims, saying he was misquoted and he never described the supporters as “zombies”.
In a series of Tweets on Friday, Kuti said, “You are such liars. Of what benefit is it to the people when you take my words out of context like this?
“I said I’m too angry at my age to be obedient. Expressing I do not like the ‘term’. But if Peter Obi wins and actually changes the country better for all of us.
“How you all come up with fabricated lies beats me. But why all the lies? You heard me endorse him or ever anyone? Mr Mc lie lie. Yes and where did I called the youths zombies? I AM NOT BAT.”
Renown entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has blasted the Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for speaking negatively about Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, proposed two-million-man march in the state.
As a way of showing their strength ahead of the 2023 general election, supporters of Obi popularly identified as ‘Obidients’ have been holding marches in state capitals.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that similar marches have been held in Nasarawa and Cross River States where the ‘Obidients’ canvased support for Obi.
One Abdullahi Umar Zarma, a supporter of the former Anambra Governor, had tweeted “Kaduna Two Million March for Peter Obi”.
However, El-Rufai, on Monday, mocked supporters of Obi over the planned two-million-man march for their candidate in Kaduna.
The Kaduna State governor, in his response to the tweet, said he hopes the Obi supporters are able to gather 200 people on the streets of Kaduna for the march.
The outspoken Governor said Obi’s supporters can only get two million to march for their candidate if they import people into the state or they march on Twitter.
El-Rufai tweeted: “In Kaduna? Not Kaduna Twitter? I hope you get Two Hundred persons on the streets, including those ‘imports’ that can’t open their shops on Mondays, and came on an overnight bus last night!! I just dey laff, wallahi tallahi!!”
Reacting to the governor’s remark, Charly Boy urged him to proffer solution to the many woes that has befallen the state under his leadership.
In his words: “Can you just imagine dis clannish clown, El-Rufai, wey dey owe workers salary. Kaduna is now the leading state in terrorism.
“The once upon a time very peaceful state is now a bandit paradise. Many of the victims of the Kaduna train attack dem still hold hostage.”
Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has said that marriage is life sentence, noting that reports that he is planning to end his marriage are not true.
His post which brought about the story says; “If I tell you that after over 45 years of marriage to my wife, I am going back to bachelorhood, what would you say?”
“I have said it that this marriage thing is not easy. The longer you stay, the harder it gets. What should I do? I am tired o.”
But in an interview with Saturday Beats, the ‘Area Fada’ said, “Some people are asking me how I have managed to stay in marriage for 45 years. It is hard-work. It is not that it has entirely been a sweet experience for me. My marriage is not perfect but we are a perfect match made in heaven.
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“Every year, rumours have it that I want to divorce. This is not the first time; it has actually been going on for the past 20 years. That is how people see things because we all think differently.”
Speaking on why he made such post on social media, he said, “Young people usually believe that love is all they need to marry. That is a big lie. That was what I was trying to say (in my post on social media). When I talk, people should think deeper. I have been married for 45 years. What remains again? I can as well finish 10 or 20 more years because it is a life sentence.
“I wanted to know how many people have been inspired by my marriage. Very soon, I will be marking my golden jubilee in marriage. It is not like I want a divorce. People should not take what I say literally.
“Yes, I said I am tired but it is normal. Even as an activist, it got to a point that I became tired of everything. However, it seems like when I talk to people, they do not listen. But, there are still a few persons who listen and are inspired by what I say.”
Asked how he thinks people who look up to him felt when he insinuated that he was tired of being married, the ‘Fake Pastor’ said, “Why should those who look up to me be discouraged? Should I lie that marriage is easy? One has to face the facts. Moreover, marriage is not for everybody.”
Speaking on why he still finds marriage challenging despite spending almost five decades in it, he said, “Marriage will be challenging, especially when the kids leave. Then, it is only two people that will be facing themselves, especially in this kind of toxic environment. It could also be an issue if the woman and the man are not making as much money as they used to.
“Physical changes can also occur which a partner may not be comfortable with, but those are the things to expect. Being tolerant does not even guarantee that the marriage will not have issues. One has to keep working on one’s marriage till one dies.”
Veteran Nigerian singer and activist, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has expressed a deep yearning for bachelorhood.
Charly Boy, who is best known for his alternative lifestyle, political views, and media productions, most notably The Charly Boy Show, said the institution (marriage) gets tougher as it progresses.
Having spent 45 years in marriage, Area Fada informed his fans that he was tired and desired to go back to being a bachelor once again.
According to him, the institution gets tougher as it progresses.
Torn in between hanging on or bolting off to ‘bachelorhood’, the maverick entertainer sought his fans opinion over his dilemma.
“My People, If I tell una say, after over 45yrs of marriage to my wife dat am going back to bachelorhood, what would you say?
“I don talk say dis marriage of a tin just no easy. The longer u stay, the harder it gets. What should I do? I tire oooo,” he tweeted.
Charly Boy is the second son of former Supreme Court Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, Oguta-native Oputa.
He was born into a Catholic household and is the cousin of Swedish musician Dr. Alban.
As he often refused to reveal his date of birth in interviews, his age remained unknown until 2011 when he celebrated his sixtieth birthday, however, in his usual enigmatic character, he announced his 63rd birthday on 19 June 2013, making his age a contentious one.
Although he describes his parents as liberals who always encouraged their children to express themselves freely, Oputa has also spoken of their conservative nature.
The singer originally aspired to become a priest, but left seminary school after a year.
In his late teens he moved to America where he attended college, graduating with a degree in Communications.
Charly Boy entered the music industry in 1982, and in 1984 independently released the highlife single Obodo GiriGiri.
In 1985, he was nearly denied a record deal with Polygram Nigeria due to his unconventional appearance until he was introduced to managing director Ton Seysener who signed him, and Nwata Miss was released.
Towards the late eighties Oputa, with the help of stylist and fellow singer/songwriter Tyna Onwudiwe, created a new punk persona consisting of leather jackets and boots, power bikes, mohawks, and a new direction in music, combining African pop and Afrobeat.
A pioneer in Nigeria’s short-lived punk movement, he soon earned the unofficial title His Royal Punkness, and renamed his Lagos residence The Punk Palace.
Charly Boy’s most popular album was 1990 released in 1988 – the title was a reference to Nigeria’s corrupt military government which was expected to hand over power to civilians in that year, although civilian rule did not start until 1999).
1990 earned Oputa mixed reviews due to its political nature and caused national controversy, and a number of radio stations refused to play the title track. Despite this, 1990 was one of Nigeria’s best-selling albums of 1988, and Charly Boy was credited with using his music to stand up to his government, a lá Fela Kuti.
Charly Boy has worked on several collaborations with his cousin Dr. Alban, most notably on the song “Carolina” which sampled an earlier hit of Dr. Alban’s – “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” – and had originally featured singer Michael Rose.
The re-worked version was sung in Nigerian Pidgin and was a hit in Nigeria. The pair also recorded the songs “Work Work Africa” and “Commercial Waste”.
Nigerian artist and bike enthusiast Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy has said he will exit the country if either Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar or the All Progressives Congress, (APC), candidate, Bola Tinubu emerges winner of the 2023 general election.
Reacting on Twitter, Charly boy said President Muhammadu Buhari will look like a saint if Tinubu emerges a winner.
His tweet reads: He tweeted, ‘’”If any of these two jagbajantis win, I go just leave una waka go Ghana, go beg dem for citizenship. Buhari will look like a saint.”
Recall that Tinubu polled a total of 1,271 votes from the 2,322 delegates at the Special Convention on Wednesday.
Declaring Tinubu as the winner and announcing other polls result, the Special Convention returning officer Atiku Bagudu said
“This is to certify that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, having scored the highest number of votes cast, is hereby declared the winner,” said Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State who returned Tinubu as the elected candidate.
“In line with the provisions of the constitution of our great party and by the power conferred on me as the Returning Officer of this special convention, I, Atiku Bagudu, do hereby declare Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of our party in the 2023 presidential election.”
Charly Boy, born Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, 19 June 1950, is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, television presenter, publisher, and producer.
One of Nigeria’s most controversial entertainers, he is best known for his alternative lifestyle, political views, and media productions, most notably The Charly Boy Show
Popular musician and activist, Charly Boy has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the manner of arresting Senator Rochas Okorocha.
EFCC officials on Tuesday forcefully entered the former Imo State Governor’s residence in Abuja and arrested him.
The commission accused Okorocha of shunning multiple invitations and jumping administrative bail.
Reacting, Charly Boy condemned the breaking into the home of the lawmaker.
According to him, the act is jungle justice.
He wrote on Twitter, “There is no love lost between me and Rochas Okorocha, I can’t stand him along with most Nigerian politicians. But dis is wrong, dis is jungle. No be the same Efcc we know.What’s all dis kinda over-gallantry. Only in Nigeria.”
Popular musician and and activist, Charly Boy has slammed governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Charly Boy, in a post, described the APC governors as a group of stunning bandits.
He said this in an Instagram post on Wednesday as he shared pictures of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other APC governors.
According to him, APC governors are only good and consistent in taking nice photographs.
His post read: “The only good thing that is consistent with the APC governors and the party itself is good photographs.
“Just a group of stunning handsome bandits. Please tag their photographers here.”