Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy has responded to comments made about him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo during a podcast appearance, according to legit.ng. The reaction came after Obasanjo said he wished Charly Boy had resembled his father, a remark that drew attention across Nigerian media outlets including Punch Newspapers, The Nation Newspaper and Daily Post Nigeria.
According to Punch Newspapers, Obasanjo said, "I wish Charlie Boy had resembled his father." Daily Post Nigeria reported that the former president described Charly Boy as "jaga jaga" while adding that his father "was a good man." The Nation Newspaper reported that Obasanjo also spoke about how Charly Boy had changed his perception of him.
Legit.ng reported Charly Boy's reaction under the headline "And OBJ wept," referring to Obasanjo by a common abbreviation of his initials. The outlet did not provide further detail on what Charly Boy said or did in response.
The remarks centred on Charly Boy's late father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, a respected Nigerian jurist. Obasanjo's comments contrasted the son with the father, a comparison that shaped much of the coverage.
The exchange adds to a long public record of Charly Boy, whose real name is Charles Oputa, drawing attention for his outspoken persona and unconventional public image. Obasanjo, a former military head of state and two-term civilian president, has in recent years appeared on podcasts and given interviews that generate wide coverage in Nigerian media.
It is not yet clear whether Charly Boy will respond further or whether Obasanjo will elaborate on his remarks. Further statements from either figure are worth watching.