Nigerian veteran entertainer and activist **Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has explained his decision to connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with comedian and content creator Isbae U for his popular YouTube programme, Curiosity Made Me Ask.
Charly Boy shared his thoughts in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, highlighting the importance of creating opportunities for young Nigerians and encouraging experienced individuals to engage with younger generations.
According to the entertainer, Obasanjo’s appearance on the programme demonstrated what can happen when older Nigerians are willing to step outside their familiar environments and connect with the creative ideas of young people.
He explained that providing opportunities for young people can sometimes be more valuable than offering them financial support.
“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.”
Charly Boy noted that Obasanjo did not simply appear on the programme with a serious demeanour. Instead, he said the former president embraced the atmosphere, participated in the interaction and allowed viewers to see a different side of his personality.
“Baba no just sit there looking serious. He matched the energy, played along and showed Nigerians another side of himself.”
Charly Boy Reaffirms His Support for Young Nigerians
The veteran entertainer also took pride in his role in facilitating the connection between Obasanjo and the young creators behind Curiosity Made Me Ask.
He stated that he believes in the ideas and potential of young Nigerians, which motivated him to help bring the former president into their creative space.
“And who helped make that connection happen? CharlyBoy. Fada believed in the young people behind that show enough to pull Baba into their space.”
Charly Boy’s comments underscore his stated belief in youth empowerment, collaboration across generations and the importance of giving young creatives opportunities to showcase their talents.
The appearance of Olusegun Obasanjo on Isbae U’s Curiosity Made Me Ask attracted attention for its blend of the former president’s public profile and the programme’s informal, youth-oriented interview format.
Through his remarks, Charly Boy emphasized that meaningful support for young Nigerians can involve opening doors, building connections and creating platforms where their ideas can reach a wider audience.