CHARLY BOY EMBARKS ON MUSICAL REHABILITATION, COLLABORATES WITH FALZ
Foremost Nigerian showbiz maestro and activist, Charles Oputa, a.k.a
Charlyboy, is set to release a hit single featuring ace singer and rapper
Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz.
The 68-year-old grand-father, who released his debut high-life album over
three decades ago, hinted on the ‘collabo’ in an interview with the News Agency
of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.
The “Nwata Miss” crooner said he has decided to work with Falz because
of his philosophical style of music that addresses leadership issues and
societal ills.
He added that the project was an advocacy song targeted at driving
positive narratives in the society.
“Falz is a young man that I so much believe in his music and passion
towards positive change in all aspects of our society, and we share similar
thoughts.
“We are working on something together and it will sure stir positive
change in our lives as Nigerians.”
The former president of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria
(PMAN) said that he decided to use music as a tool to inspire
ordinary Nigerians, especially youths, towards holding leaders accountable.
He explained that he was leading an advocacy and
enlightenment campaign ‘Na we be Government” and decided to go back to music,
his age-long passion, to call citizens to participate in nation building.
“All over the word, the Arts, especially music, have been used to
inspire people and change narratives towards a better society.
“I did not go into music for money, but for the passion for it, and this
time I am using it to awake the consciousness of all Nigerians towards building
the country they desire.
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| Charly Boy, and Falz (right). |
“A lot of Nigerians have given up on their country because of bad
leadership over the years, and do not believe they have a say in the affairs of
their country
“It is time they are reminded that power truly belongs to them and there
is a social contract between them and elected political leaders.
“Citizens will do their part and political leaders should also fulfill
their obligations as promised in their manifesto, and as required by the
constitution,” he said.
The ‘Areafada’ however urged Nigerian singers to look beyond
money-making and come up with projects that would propel value reorientation.
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