Charly Boy

November 15, 2022

2023 general elections might not hold, Charly Boy warns

Eccentric entertainer and social media personality Charly Boy, also known as Area Fada, has revealed that there might be no general elections in 2023, following the recent turn of events in the nation. In an interview with the Daily Post, Charly Boy revealed this information. In the interview, the enthusiastic supporter of the Labour Party’s presidential... Read More

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Charly Boy ‘smells a bloodless coup’ with Peter Obi

Apart from the fact that the singer and TV host was trying to be funny, using pseudo-analogies to describe massive social media support for the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, he expresses what many other Nigerians have already mentioned: “There has to be a change from the status quo, and the APC and the... Read More

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November 20, 2020

Charly Boy’s open declaration of love for his ‘gay’ daughter may not be all that it seems

How do you describe a Nigerian parent who declares their loving support for their ‘gay’ child on as public a forum as Twitter? If you needed a descriptor it would probably be ‘impossible to come by.’ But you don’t need such descriptor because someone already has. What you need is a name, and that name... Read More

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The Late 5: Deji Adeyanju releases audio of Charly Boy’s collusion with Buhari campaign; FG closes case against Onnoghen | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Carleton University announces memorial fund, poetry contest for Pius Adesanmi As part of efforts to memorialise and honour the late Pius Adesanmi, the Nigerian-born academic who died in the ill-fated Ethiopian Airlines crash, Carleton University have announced a memorial fund and poetry contest. Adesanmi was the director of... Read More

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If the fight for LGBT rights will progress in Nigeria, then we will need allies like Charly Boy

With the exception of Bobrisky, do you know any open LGBT persons? This seems a question that comes up fairly regularly when the LGBT law passed in 2014 is brought up. People suggest that they know no LGBT persons, and they cannot understand why there is so much activism around LGBT issues. The reality is,... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, Stella Damasus and Linda Ikeji’s reply to Charly Boy’s comment

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Charly Boy files N500m suit against FCT Police for human rights violation

Nigerian musician, Charles Oputa also known as Charly Boy Wednesday, filed a suit against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command before the FCT High Court Maitama, Abuja over the alleged violation he faced alongside other Resume or Resign protesters on the August 8, 2017. Joined as respondent in the motion he filed by his... Read More

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September 16, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of September

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: Political and religious leaders should lead Biafra struggle not the youth – Mbaka Charly Boy: Mr President, why should Nigeria spoil in your hand? Terror-risk; Terrorist: Is there a difference?

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September 16, 2017

Charly Boy: Mr President, why should Nigeria spoil in your hand?

My president, I bare my heart out in this letter with great respect and humility. Often times I wonder if you read any of my open letters. However, I write this open letter so fellow Nigerians will understand the ache in my heart. I was about 17yrs during the Nigerian civil war. My youth was... Read More

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September 11, 2017

The Big 5: Army vs IPOB; Alhassan chides Fani-Kayode; and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following reports that the Nigerian Army invaded the residence of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), injuring some members of the pro-Biafra group, the Police and Army have, in separate statements, dismissed the report as untrue. Both statements... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Charly Boy is only acting a script, he has been recruited – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha yesterday said Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy was recruited in 2014 by his political opponents to fight his administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor, who was reacting to a recent meeting convened by Charly Boy and the State Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Lawrence... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Why our mumu suppose don do for ASUU strike, not Diezani

by Alexander O. Onukwe The Our Mumu Don Do movement decided it was going to take a 21-day break after its #ResumeorResign protests met with sprinkles of violent pushback. Charly Boy had called on some famous Nigerians, particularly 2Face Idibia, that it was time for him to speak out. Now, the group has decided that... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Why is Lauretta Onochie trying to be the centre of attraction again?

by Alexander O. Onukwe The Our Mumu Don Do movement has taken up a third protest within the calendar months of 2017, if you add the first one in February to #ResumeorResign and #BringBackDiezani. To some, their agitations appear sensible, while some others may find their arguments and facts skewed. Nevertheless, it is recognized that... Read More

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August 29, 2017

#BringBackDiezani: Underwhelming or under construction?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It is fair to say the extradition of former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke is not quite a priority of a number of Nigerians at this time. Mrs Alison-Madueke has been in the news virtually since 2015 for her alleged financial transgressions while in charge of the Nation’s petroleum sector.... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Those asking for Diezani’s repatriation have ulterior motives – Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to ignore the #OurmumuDondo protesters. The group led by entertainer, Charly Boy will on Monday begin a protest to demand for the repatriation of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from the United Kingdom. Diezani is being... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Charly Boy: Dear President Buhari, you need to pay immediate attention to these 3 key issues

Dear Mr President, sir When I learned that you would be returning, I was glad because it means you eventually listened to our cries and yearnings. You have returned at a time when our country needs you most to surmount the crucibles battering us as a people and a nation. Though for a very... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Moses Ochonu: Democracy was good enough to remove Jonathan. Why isn’t it good enough for Buhari?

by Moses Ochouu Selective outrage, situational activism, and hypocrisy are bigger threats to Nigeria than corruption is, for it is this trifecta that enables corruption to thrive and for the corrupt to escape recompense. Yesterday, they praised protesters as heroes and patriots. Today, they call them foolish for daring to protest at a market in... Read More

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August 17, 2017

“Masses are not tools to be turned off and on” | Kayode Ogundamisi faults Nigerian activists

It’s 101 days since President Buhari stepped foot on our shores. His MIA status has been a sore point for many NIgerian, sparking “anti-Buhari” protests and counter protests by the Pro-Buhari group. However, after 10 days, the #ResumeorResign protesters have had to suspend their daily sit-outs at the Unity Fountain, after becoming targets of police... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigerians did not vote for a picture-posing, foreign-based mannequin President

by Femi Fani-Kayode President Muhammadu Buhari has been away from our shores for over 100 days in a stretch treating an undisclosed and mysterious illness in far-away London. Since May 29th, 2015 when he was sworn into office as President he has spent 350 of his over 740 days in power abroad treating the... Read More

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August 17, 2017

#ResumeOrResign protests: The happenings so far

by Wareez Odunayo Popular entertainer turned activist, Charles Oputa, AKA Charly Boy on August 15, 2017 was attacked by alleged supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari in Wuse market, Abuja. Charly Boy and his group “Our Mumu Don Do” have been protesting against the President, demanding his resignation or resumption after spending over 100 days in... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Taking your protest to the market was wrong | Adesina tells anti-Buhari protesters

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said the #ResignorResume protesters led by entertainer, Charly Boy were at fault for taking the protest to Wuse market in Abuja. Don’t forget: Charly Boy and the protesters were attacked by a mob at the market. They were asking the President to resume his duties or resign from office. The... Read More

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August 16, 2017

With the suspended protests, what next for Charly Boy?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The ‘Our Mumu Don Do’ movement led by Charly Boy has announced a suspension of its protests. Speaking to members, the entertainer and musician said they were “not deterred by the intimidation and harassment by the sponsored thugs and we cannot be cowed by a few group of people”. According to... Read More

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August 16, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of August

Follow these links to read the full stories and analyses: #OurMumuDondo Movement suspends anti-Buhari protests EXCLUSIVE: What actually happened at the Ozubulu church attack WO! The streets called and Olamide answered

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August 16, 2017

#ResumeOrResign protest: Coalition set to resume in Lagos, give Buhari ultimatum

The conveners of the #ResumeOrResign movement under the groups, #OurMumuDonDo movement and Concerned Nigerians, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charly Boy and Deji Adeyanju respectively have threatened to sue President Muhammadu Buhari if he fails to resume his duties or resign as President. The ultimatum: Resign or resume within 21 days from August 16, 2017. What else?... Read More

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August 16, 2017

Does Wuse Market clash make October 1 quit notice more of a problem?

by Alexander O. Onukwue There were ethnically-motivated underpinnings in the recent clash between some traders and Charly Boy at Wuse Market, it would appear. As described by various accounts, those who made to attack the popular entertainer and activist leader were of the Hausa speaking ethnic nationality, supposedly springing to action in defence of their... Read More

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August 16, 2017

The danger in excusing the attack on Charly Boy

by Alexander O. Onukwue For his protests against the continued stay of President Buhari in London, Charly Boy has been attacked twice in the space of ten days. First, it was the tear gas attack that was used to disperse him and his group for supposedly being infiltrated by miscreants, according to the Police. Pictures... Read More

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August 16, 2017

Why Charly Boy’s fight is not necessarily for the youth

by Alexander O. Onukwue Is it reasonable that every move that Charly Boy has made with regards to his new movement has been subject to criticism from the youth? The sixty-six-year-old grandfather, known for his maverick cross-dressing and controversial photo-ops is one of those public figures who divide opinion as to their relevance in Nigeria.... Read More

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August 16, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Senator Shehu Sani feels about the attack on Charly Boy

Nigerian entertainer turned full time activist, Charly Boy has been at the centre of the protest calling for the resumption or resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari. On Tuesday, the 66-year-old was nearly lynched by men who are alleged pro-Buhari protesters as he and other members of the #Resumeorresign group took their grievance to the Wuse... Read More

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