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Netizens slam Charly Boy over comment on Soyinka’s mental health
By Francesca Hangeior
Veteran singer and social activist, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has come under fire following his comment questioning the mental health of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.
Charly Boy in a post on his X and Instagram handle on Monday advised Nigerians to approach the statements and actions of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka with caution.
He said Soyinka might be experiencing brain deterioration due to his old age, noting that this could be influencing Soyinka’s recent rhetoric and behaviours.
He expressed his worries about the inability of Soyinka’s family and close associates to protect him from opportunistic politicians.
He also emphasised the importance of vigilance among concerned Nigerians to prevent the exploitation of Soyinka’s health condition for political purposes.
“Prof. Wole Soyinka is aged over 80yrs even tending towards 90yrs. For his age, some level of brain deterioration is not unexpected. His rhetorics and actions in recent times are suggestive of deteriorating brain disease, and as such he shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
“What we should be worried about as well-meaning Nigerians, is how his family and close friends can’t ward off agents of desperate politicians who are bent on exploiting his medical situation to their advantage, no matter how low it sinks the once respected Nobel laureate,” Charly Boy wrote.
This, however, did not sit well with netizens who felt the statement was insulting.
An Instagram user #Phorlarjuwon questioned Charly Boy’s contribution to the nation’s development.
Phorlarjuwon said, “As a lost man that you are, I think you can do better man than this…As a manwoman, what have you personally contributed to the betterment of the nation? I guess nothing. I didn’t think you have affected this nation in any positive way. Now we know who needs to visit a physician. How the opinion of another man became your problem because you don’t share the same perspective is what exposes how disordered your mental is. People who assume you will influence their life in a positive way need to see a physician as well.”
Another user, #Vesterz011 wrote, “I hope when you get to that age, you actually handle this kind of message, Bcus its definitely coming back.”
On X.com, #Quakes9ja, who tweets anonymously as Kweku Elenitoba-Johnson, wrote, “Address the man’s claims first before you rain abuse on him.”
Another follower said, “I think you could have made your point without insults, people look up to you. I believe we can de-escalate a volatile situation if we really want to keep our eyes on the ball, but to start speaking on people’s mental health with backhanded compliments isn’t savoury. Politics is planning and strategy, social media insults would achieve that. People listen to you, mobilise them in a way that works, and votes will not be counted based on social media insults and posts. Peace.”
American R&B singer Chris Brown, has been remanded in custody until June 13 by a UK court having been charged with assault over a 2023 incident.
Brown was arrested at a hotel in Manchester in the early hours of Thursday morning for allegedly attacking a music producer at a London nightclub two years ago.
He had arrived the UK to kickstart his world tour in three weeks but was detained by Metropolitan Police, who tracked him down at The Lowry Hotel in Salford hours after he arrived in the city on a private jet.
He was arraigned before the Manchester Magistrate court today. District Judge Joanne Hirst told Brown the alleged offence was a matter “too serious” to be dealt with at her court as she sent the case to London’s Southwark Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on June 13.
She refused an application for bail from his lawyers.
She then ordered he be remanded in custody till June 13
American music star Chris Brown has reportedly been arrested in Manchester, United Kingdom, in connection with a assault that allegedly took place at a nightclub in London in 2023.
According to multiple sources, the 36-year-old rapper and singer was taken into custody during the early hours of Thursday, May 15, 2025, at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. He was reportedly detained around 2:00 a.m. on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
The arrest is tied to an incident that occurred on February 19, 2023, at the upscale Tape nightclub located in the Mayfair district of London. During that event, Brown allegedly attacked music producer Abe Diaw, striking him over the head with a bottle before proceeding to punch and kick him multiple times.
The severity of the assault reportedly led to Diaw being hospitalized, and he has since filed a $16 million lawsuit against the Grammy-winning artist, citing physical damages and defamation.
Chris Brown’s Team Yet to Respond
As of the time of this report, Chris Brown’s management and legal representatives have not issued any official statement regarding the arrest or the incident.
The silence from his camp has left fans and the media speculating about the potential legal and professional implications, especially given the timing of the arrest.
The arrest comes just weeks before the launch of Chris Brown’s anticipated world tour, titled “Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour,” which is scheduled to kick off on June 8, 2025, in Amsterdam.
The development raises concerns about whether the artist will be able to honor his international tour dates or face travel restrictions stemming from the legal case.
Background on the Lawsuit
In the wake of the 2023 incident, Abe Diaw filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Brown. In addition to the alleged physical assault, Diaw accuses the singer of attempting to damage his professional reputation, claiming that defamatory statements were made in the aftermath of the altercation.
Legal analysts say that if Brown is formally charged and convicted, he could face serious penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and potential restrictions on international travel.
Public Reactions Mixed
News of the arrest has sparked a flurry of reactions online. While some fans have expressed disappointment, others are calling for due process and urging the public not to rush to judgment.
As developments unfold, all eyes remain on whether Chris Brown’s legal team will break their silence and how the allegations will impact his already controversial public image and upcoming performances.
Monalisa Stephen, a popular Nollywood actress and media personality is dead.
She died after a brief illness.
The Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON) Seun Oloketuyi, via his Instagram on Wednesday announced the sad news, disclosing that the controversial actress died yesterday, May 13th after battling low blood sugar and internal bleeding.
He added that the deceased actress’ sister confirmed her passing. Sharing the photo, he wrote: “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead,she died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against Low sugar and internal bleeding, Her immediate younger sister confirmed the death of this hardworking and beautiful soul.”
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