Charly Boy reveals he facilitated Obasanjo’s viral appearance

Nigerian veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has spoken on his decision to connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Nigerian comedian and content creator, Isbae U, for his popular YouTube programme, Curiosity Made Me Ask.

While speaking via his X handle, Charly Boy stated that Obasanjo’s appearance on the programme demonstrated what could happen when experienced older Nigerians were willing to step into the world of younger people. He added that he believed in creating opportunities for young Nigerians.

“Sometimes, the greatest thing you fit give a young person no be money. Na opportunity. Look at wetin happen when Baba entered Bae U’s world. A man of his age and experience sat down with a young man whose style dey completely different from wetin he is used to. Baba no just sit there looking serious. He matched the energy, played along and showed Nigerians another side of himself,” he said.

Charly Boy also noted that he has confidence in young people’s ideas, adding that he felt the need to support them.

“And who helped make that connection happen? CharlyBoy. Fada believed in the young people behind that show enough to pull Baba into their space,” he added.