Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently appeared on the popular Nigerian entertainment program Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by comedian Adebayo "Isbae U" Abidemi. During the show, Mr. Obasanjo was put to the test to see if he could recognize several Nigerian entertainers. The 89-year-old former president humorously admitted that he did not know some of the celebrities mentioned, including music executive Don Jazzy, dancer Poco Lee, and streamer Carter Efe.
Mr. Obasanjo jokingly attributed his lack of knowledge to the fact that these individuals may not be "big, important people." The former president's responses sparked laughter and discussion on the show. Isbae U's program is known for its sarcastic introductions, provocative questions, and humorous clapbacks from guests. The format has attracted criticism on social media, with some viewers finding the questions disrespectful.
However, Isbae U has defended the use of sarcasm, roasting, and dark humor in his show. During Mr. Obasanjo's appearance, the former president turned the tables on the comedian, asking if he knew the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. Mr. Obasanjo recalled meeting Queen Elizabeth in Nigeria and King Charles at his farm in Wales, drawing a contrast between his acquaintances and Isbae U's.
The conversation later shifted to veteran entertainer Charles "Charly Boy" Oputa, whom Mr. Obasanjo initially disliked due to his unconventional appearance and lifestyle. The former president described Charly Boy as "jaga-jaga" and said he ran away from him when they first met. However, Mr. Obasanjo's perception of Charly Boy changed after visiting his father, former Supreme Court Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, at his house.
Mr. Obasanjo was impressed by the care and devotion Charly Boy showed to his father and later to his mother, Margaret Oputa. He recalled that Charly Boy took perfect care of Justice Oputa until his death and subsequently extended the same devotion to his mother. The former president described Margaret Oputa as a woman with a good sense of humor.
According to Mr. Obasanjo, Charly Boy later explained that his unconventional appearance and public persona were part of his strategy for earning a living. The explanation further changed Mr. Obasanjo's view of the entertainer, whom he now considers intelligent. Mr. Obasanjo jokingly said he likes Charly Boy a bit, but not too much.
The episode featuring Mr. Obasanjo is one of the most memorable episodes of Curiosity Made Me Ask, with many viewers praising the former president's wit and humor. As the first former Nigerian president to appear on the program, Mr. Obasanjo's appearance has generated significant interest and discussion online.
Key points
- Mr. Obasanjo failed to recognize several Nigerian entertainers during a celebrity test on Curiosity Made Me Ask.
- The former president turned the tables on host Isbae U, asking if he knew Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.
- Mr. Obasanjo shared his changed perception of Charly Boy, whom he initially disliked due to his unconventional appearance and lifestyle.
