July 12, (THEWILL) – On Saturday, June 19, Nigeria’s most controversial entertainer cum activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, had a double celebration. The enigmatic entertainer marked his 71st birthday and also had an exclusive EP (Extended Play) album listening party. In his usual controversial manner, the Area Fada, as he is also called, shocked many when he said he has started his backward aging process and would be marking his 70th, not 71st birthday.
According to him, since the government in power had not done anything to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians, there was nothing to celebrate going forward. That was why he decided to keep his celebration simple and low keyed. He told his fans to expect the celebration of his 69th, as against the 72nd, birthday by 2022.
Unlike his previous birthday celebrations, which were usually heralded by fireworks and protest marches, this year’s event was quiet. The seasoned entertainer was clearly not in the mood for celebration. In his words, the present situation in the country calls for sober reflection. Nevertheless, he seized the opportunity to announce that he had retired from ‘active street protests’ which had failed to yield the desired results due to the calibre of people in government. He also said that he had decided to re-strategise and channel his ‘frustration’ through his music. His latest musical album titled Odudubariba, meaning ‘Spiritual Warrior,’ was well applauded by music lovers who graced the occasion
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