'I helped make the connection happen'
Veteran entertainer Charly Boy revealed he facilitated a meeting between content creator Isbae U and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. He praised Obasanjo for engaging with youth culture and stepping outside his comfort zone during the interview.
Why it matters
The interaction highlights the bridging of generational gaps in Nigerian media and the growing influence of digital content creators in mainstream political discourse.
Layer 1 By Adegboyega Adeleye Veteran entertainer and activist, Charly Boy has revealed why he helped connect content creator Isbae U with former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his popular interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask.
Charly Boy revealed this in a post shared on X on Tuesday while reflecting on Obasanjo’s appearance on the show and the interaction between the former president and the young content creator.
He said the moment demonstrated the importance of older generations creating opportunities for young people and being willing to enter their world.
“Sometimes, the greatest thing you fit give a young person no be money. Na opportunity. Look at wetin happen when Baba entered Bae U’s world,” Charly Boy wrote in Pidgin English.
According to him, Obasanjo, despite his age and experience, was willing to engage with Isbae U’s unconventional style rather than simply maintain a serious demeanour.
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