Veteran entertainer and activist Charly Boy has disclosed that he played a key role in arranging former President Olusegun Obasanjo's interview with comedian Isbae U on the YouTube show, Curiosity Made Me Ask. In a post shared on X, Charly Boy revealed that he helped connect Obasanjo with Isbae U, showcasing that support for young people can come in various forms, not just financial.
Charly Boy emphasized that the collaboration between Obasanjo and Isbae U demonstrated that access and trust can significantly contribute to the growth of young individuals. He praised Obasanjo for embracing the programme's unusual style, despite their differences in age, background, and experience. Obasanjo's participation in the show's humour and banter drew attention, as he played along with Isbae U's jokes and answered questions about Nigerian pop culture.
During the episode, Isbae U jokingly described Obasanjo as his former employee, claiming he paid the former president's salary and covered his rent at Aso Rock between 1999 and 2007. Obasanjo responded in kind, engaging in the humour and banter that define the programme. Charly Boy attributed the successful collaboration to his trust in the young team behind the show, stating that he believed in their abilities enough to bring Obasanjo into their space.
Charly Boy used the opportunity to urge older Nigerians to create opportunities for young people, emphasizing that support does not always have to come in the form of money. He encouraged the older generation to give young people room to grow, open doors, and recommend them for opportunities. By doing so, older individuals can build lasting legacies while young people gain access to the resources they need.
The interview offered a lesson about the benefits of intergenerational collaboration, according to Charly Boy. He advised young Nigerians to build ideas and platforms that can attract support when the right opportunity arises. By being prepared and having something worth believing in, young people can capitalize on opportunities and achieve success.
Charly Boy called for stronger collaboration across generations, arguing that young people need access while older people can build lasting legacies by supporting them. He emphasized that when generations work together, everybody benefits and grows. This, he believes, is how legacies should be built.
The article was published on 22 September 2026 by Musa Adekunle in The Guardian. Charly Boy's message has resonated with many, highlighting the importance of intergenerational collaboration and support in achieving success. By sharing his experience, Charly Boy hopes to inspire more older Nigerians to create opportunities for young people.
Key points
- Charly Boy helped arrange Obasanjo's interview with Isbae U to demonstrate that support for young people can come in various forms.
- The collaboration showcased the benefits of intergenerational collaboration and support.
- Charly Boy urged older Nigerians to create opportunities for young people, emphasizing that access and trust can significantly contribute to their growth.
