Renowned Nigerian artist and social commentator, Charles Oputa, commonly known as Charly Boy, has come out to address the recent viral photo of him seated in a wheelchair at the airport. The photo surfaced on social media on Friday, raising concerns about his health, given that he had previously battled cancer.
However, he took to Twitter on Saturday to clarify that he was in good health and that he had only requested assistance at the airport due to fatigue from walking.
In his tweet, he said,
I apologize if I made anybody worry about me. No be say anything dey do me. I just lazy/tired as I dey waka upandown for airport. So I tell officials make dem just dey push me around. I no dey form Chief Justice oooo and I no disguise myself to go see Tinubu for London sha.”
The photo of Charly Boy sitting in a wheelchair elicited various emotions from fans and followers, with many expressing concern for his well-being. However, his clarification on social media has reassured many of his fans that he is in good health.
Charly Boy is a prominent figure in Nigerian entertainment, known for his activism and controversial opinions on various social and political issues.