Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up about his unexpected friendship with entertainer Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy. In a recent podcast, Obasanjo shared how his initial reservations about the controversial artist evolved into deep admiration.
Obasanjo's Bond with Justice Oputa
Speaking on the Before Tomorrow Comes podcast, posted on YouTube on Thursday, Obasanjo recalled his long-standing relationship with Charly Boy's father, the late Supreme Court Justice Chukwudifu Oputa. He described the late jurist as one of the few Nigerians he truly admired.
"I was close to Charlie Boy's father, Justice Oputa. I don't have many friends or many people that I would say I admire, but late Justice Oputa was one Nigerian I could call a friend and one Nigerian I admired," Obasanjo stated.
First Impressions of Charly Boy
Obasanjo admitted that his first impression of Charly Boy was far from positive. He was put off by the entertainer's flamboyant appearance, which he described as "jaga-jaga," and initially dismissed him as a poor reflection of his father's polished image.
A Turning Point
However, Obasanjo's perception changed after a visit to Justice Oputa, where he found the respected jurist living at Charly Boy's home. What struck him most was the care and devotion Charly Boy showed to his father.
"If Charlie Boy had been ten times immaculately dressed, he would not have taken care of his father better than I saw him taking care of him," Obasanjo recounted.
From that moment, Obasanjo began to see Charly Boy differently. He recognized that his eccentric fashion and behavior were part of his craft as a comedian and entertainer. "So, I got drawn to Charlie Boy," he added.
The former president's reflections highlight how his initial skepticism gave way to admiration, underscoring the depth of friendship that has endured between him and the entertainer over the years.
Charly Boy's Past Controversies
In related news, a resurfaced 2024 interview of Charly Boy on the Honest Bunch podcast sparked widespread reactions. In the trending clip, the singer candidly recounted a peculiar experience during a rough patch in his marriage. He explained that while battling loneliness after his wife left, he brought home what he thought was a beautiful woman, only to discover it was a man.
"I love gay people. One time my wife gone run away. I was so effing lonely. So I say okay, I could go to town. The first woman I see I go carry. Very, very beautiful. We came home, but instead of anything, we ended up talking till morning. I was complaining about my depression, and this beautiful woman advised me to see her shrink. But when the person entered the bathroom and came out again, it was not the same person, it was a full-blown man," Charly Boy shared.
Charly Boy Visits Olamide-Baddo Bus Stop
Per an earlier report, veteran Nigerian singer and entertainer Charly Boy visited the now Olamide-Baddo bus stop. The famous stop used to be named after the 75-year-old, but the Bariga LCDA made changes. In the viral clip during his visit, he jested at those trying to faze him with this change, igniting reactions online.
