Charly Boy Hails Obasanjo as “Father of Fathers” After Independence Day Visit

Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the “father of fathers” after spending Nigeria’s Independence Day with him.

In a video shared online, Charly Boy revealed that Obasanjo personally invited him to his residence for breakfast on October 1st. The two were seen engaging in deep conversations that touched on men’s health and the state of the nation.

Sharing the clip, the Area Fada wrote:

“When Fada go see Father. Dis na how I spend my October 1st, with The Baba of dem all, OBJ. Baba summoned me to have breakfast with him. We talked about men’s health and Nigeria. The tins wey responsible Nigerian men dey go through no be small matter. Men, una dey try. Well done. It shall be well with us.”

Opinion: A Meeting of Generations, A Message for Nigeria

There was something symbolic about Charly Boy sitting with Obasanjo on Independence Day. On one side, a cultural maverick who has spent decades challenging the status quo through music and activism; on the other, a statesman who has shaped Nigeria’s political journey in more ways than one.

Their conversation — blending health, responsibility, and the nation’s future — serves as a timely reminder that leadership isn’t only about politics, but also about humanity and wellbeing.

At a time when Nigeria faces economic strain, political mistrust, and social unrest, the sight of two influential figures, across generations, exchanging ideas offers a subtle lesson: progress requires dialogue and intergenerational understanding.

Charly Boy calling Obasanjo the “father of fathers” may sound like mere admiration, but it also reflects a truth many Nigerians feel — that despite disagreements with his legacy, Obasanjo remains a towering figure in Nigeria’s story. Perhaps the real takeaway is that we need more of such bridge-building conversations, not just among leaders, but across the nation.