Foremost Nigerian entertainer,
Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, widely known as Charlyboy, has declared himself a
prisoner.
Charlyboy said he has been a
prisoner from birth because Nigeria, his country of birth, is a prison yard.
The veteran singer said that, “it’s been quite a long time that we were born into this prison
called Nigeria.”
Charlyboy, also known as Area
Fada, stated this on the occasion of his 69th birthday.
The music producer, widely
regarded as one of Nigeria’s most controversial entertainers alive and has over
time built his brand around major international, national and local
controversies said young Nigerians were yet to realise that they are in prison.
The singer, turned activist on
Wednesday visited Ikoyi Prison in Lagos State with members of Our Mumu Don Do
group and Na We Be Government Movement as part of activities lined up for his
birthday.
The renowned singer made the
visit alongside Solo artist, Mrs Anehita Aletor who shares the same birthday
with him, as well as Augustine Omoifo who is the organizer of the prison tour.
Charlyboy and his Movement also
used the opportunity to help in facilitating the release of some prisoners
awaiting trial for over a decade or more.
The Area Fada and his team, also
fed over 200 inmates during the visit.
Speaking, the Area Fada said, ”
it’s been quite a long time that we were born into this prison called Nigeria,
and the first thing that comes to mind on a day like this is to visit those in
hell. If we are in prison, then you can only imagine where they are.
“This is the only way we can
reach out, the only way we can save a life.
“Unfortunately, majority of us
don’t even know we are in a dungeon. Unless we realize this, we will continue
in this eternal anguish.
“But like I have always said, the
survival of our country depends solely on the ability of our young men and
women to break out of this prison by fire by force, whether them like’am or
not. Enough of this nyamanyama.”
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