Obasanjo Insists on Proper Greeting Before Sitting With CharleyBoy in London
A video from London shows former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and entertainer CharleyBoy sharing a playful moment, with CharleyBoy prostrating before Obasanjo would sit beside him. At the London launch of CharleyBoy's book 999, Obasanjo also joked by calling him a 'thief', 'barawo', 'dr*g addi!ct', and 'ash@wo'.
By Sylvester Eyamah
Oct 1, 2026, 12:13 PM · 1 min read

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and entertainer Chales Oputa, also called CharleyBoy or AreaFada, showed their affection for each other when they met in London. Obasanjo was walking with his team when he noticed CharleyBoy sitting at a bus stop. In the footage, CharleyBoy appears to invite Obasanjo to take a seat beside him, but the former president refused unless CharleyBoy greeted him properly. CharleyBoy then prostrated on the floor, after which Obasanjo approached him and sat next to him. Another video shows Obasanjo at the London launch of CharleyBoy's book '999', where he jokingly called CharleyBoy a 'thief', 'barawo', 'dr*g addi!ct', and 'ash@wo'. CharleyBoy posted the video and wrote: 'Oh my God. Why is my Daddy Always Spoiling my beautiful reputation, bikonu.' Obasanjo speaks warmly of CharleyBoy, sometimes calling him a 'jagajaga boy', while noting that the younger man is a good person. Obasanjo also speaks highly of CharleyBoy's late father, Justice Oputa, and his mother.
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