Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, has shed light on his role in facilitating a meeting between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Nigerian comedian and content creator, Isbae U. The meeting took place for Isbae U's popular YouTube programme, Curiosity Made Me Ask. According to Charly Boy, he helped connect the two because he believes in creating opportunities for young Nigerians and encouraging older generations to engage with their ideas and platforms.
Charly Boy made this revelation in a post on X, where he shared his thoughts on the significance of the meeting. He noted that Obasanjo's appearance on the programme demonstrated what could happen when experienced older Nigerians were willing to step into the world of younger people. The veteran entertainer emphasized that sometimes, the greatest thing one can give a young person is not money, but an opportunity.
During the programme, Obasanjo joined in the trademark humour and banter with Isbae U, who jokingly introduced the former president as his former employee. Obasanjo played along with the joke while also responding to questions about contemporary Nigerian pop culture. The former president's responses, including his claim of not knowing music producer Don Jazzy, dancer Poco Lee, and content creator Carter Efe, sparked further banter from the host.
Charly Boy praised Obasanjo for embracing the unconventional format of the programme and matching Isbae U's energy. He noted that the former president's willingness to engage with the younger generation was a significant aspect of the meeting. According to Charly Boy, he had enough confidence in the young people behind the programme to introduce them to Obasanjo.
The meeting between Obasanjo and Isbae U attracted widespread attention, with many praising the former president's willingness to engage with the younger generation. Charly Boy used the opportunity to urge older Nigerians to do more than encourage young people to succeed. He emphasized that they should also create opportunities for them, saying, "To the older generation: don't only tell young people to succeed. Give them room. Open doors. Recommend them. Trust them with opportunities."
Charly Boy also urged young Nigerians to prepare themselves to take advantage of opportunities when they come. He advised them to build something worth believing in, saying, "To the younger generation: don't wait for somebody to hand you a future. Build something worth believing in. When opportunity comes, be ready." The veteran entertainer emphasized the importance of collaboration between generations.
Charly Boy concluded by calling for greater collaboration between generations, saying such partnerships could create opportunities for both the young and old. He noted that when generations support each other, everybody gets to grow. KEY_POINT: Charly Boy facilitated the meeting between Obasanjo and Isbae U to create opportunities for young Nigerians. KEY_POINT: Obasanjo's appearance on the programme demonstrated his willingness to engage with the younger generation. KEY_POINT: Charly Boy urged older Nigerians to create opportunities for young people, rather than just encouraging them to succeed.
