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Netizens slam Charly Boy over comment on Soyinka’s mental health
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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.”
Internet Ignites as popular Nigerian content creator Peller has taken a major step in his relationship after proposing marriage to his girlfriend and fellow content creator, Jarvis.
The romantic proposal, which has since attracted significant attention online, marked a new chapter in the couple’s relationship and quickly became a trending topic across social media platforms.
Photos and videos from the special moment circulated widely, showing the couple celebrating the engagement with excitement and joy. Fans and followers flooded social media with congratulatory messages shortly after news of the proposal emerged.
Peller and Jarvis have built a strong following through their entertaining online content and public displays of affection, making them one of the most talked-about young couples in Nigeria’s digital entertainment space.
Over the years, the pair have frequently shared moments from their relationship with fans, helping them build a loyal audience that closely follows their personal and professional journeys.
The engagement announcement was met with excitement from supporters, many of whom expressed happiness at seeing the couple take their relationship to the next level.
Social media users described the proposal as a significant milestone and wished the pair success as they prepare for the next phase of their lives together.
The development has further strengthened the couple’s popularity online, with discussions surrounding the engagement continuing to trend across various platforms.
While details regarding the wedding plans have not yet been publicly disclosed, fans remain eager to learn more about the couple’s future plans.
For now, the engagement marks a memorable moment for Peller and Jarvis, whose relationship continues to attract attention from followers across Nigeria and beyond.
Nigerian singer, Flavour has revealed why it is difficult for him to commit to one woman.
Speaking in a video broadcast, the ‘Nabania’ crooner said he belongs to “the wild world” and not to a single woman.
The music star explained that unlike some men who are “domesticated”, he can’t be “caged.”
He said, “I am an explorer. I belong to the wild world. I belong to the street. Some men are domesticated but I am not. We belong to the wild world. I cannot be caged.”
Flavour has three children from two different women, both of whom are former beauty queens.
Afrobeats star Davido has stated that he will personally work to prevent electoral manipulation during the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.
In a post on his Instagram story, the singer addressed attempts to tamper with votes and stated he would be present on election day to protect the process.
He also expressed support for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term under the Accord Party.
“On August 15, anybody who tries to rig go collect in the highest order. I will be in the field to defend our votes. Keke must ke if need be!!! @aadeleke_01, at your back, sir!” he wrote.
Davido shared a clip of former resident electoral commissioner Nnenna Otti discussing electoral fraud and linked his comments to that footage.
The artist has been publicly involved in Osun politics. In April, after joining the party, Davido was named head of youth mobilisation for the Accord Party campaign council.
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