Ex President Goodluck Jonathan was treated to a private birthday ccelebration by few friends yesterday. The former Nigerian Leader clocked 58.
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We have no money to pay Golden Eaglets’ World Cup bonuses – NFF
Nigeria Football
Federation has denied claims that the Golden Eaglets received N20, 000 as transport allowance when the
team was decamped on Thursday. The football
body said the Amuneke-tutored team who won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile a week ago are yet
to receive some of their bonuses and
allowances because the federation is cash-strapped
Federation has denied claims that the Golden Eaglets received N20, 000 as transport allowance when the
team was decamped on Thursday. The football
body said the Amuneke-tutored team who won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile a week ago are yet
to receive some of their bonuses and
allowances because the federation is cash-strapped
“The bonuses for
the semi final and final matches of the World Cup have not been paid to the
Eaglets. There is no money to pay these bonuses and we can’t pay them for now. The
problem is that we can’t pay the money we don’t have. There was a rumour that
we gave the players N20,000 each as winning bonus. Where can we get the money?
It’s just a lie.
the semi final and final matches of the World Cup have not been paid to the
Eaglets. There is no money to pay these bonuses and we can’t pay them for now. The
problem is that we can’t pay the money we don’t have. There was a rumour that
we gave the players N20,000 each as winning bonus. Where can we get the money?
It’s just a lie.
“As soon as we
get enough money we will pay all the players. They have done this country proud
by winning the U-17 World Cup and we must appreciate them by paying any money
due to them,” NFF General Secretary,
Dr. Mohammed Sanusi explained.
get enough money we will pay all the players. They have done this country proud
by winning the U-17 World Cup and we must appreciate them by paying any money
due to them,” NFF General Secretary,
Dr. Mohammed Sanusi explained.
Headies 2015: Falz, Simi, Korede Bello, star in new campaign (Photos)
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Korede Bello, Falz The BadGuy,
Simi,Adekunle Gold, Iyanya, Bez have starred in a new promotional campaign for the
forthcoming Headies 2015. Regarded as the most prestigious music awards in
Nigeria, the event will hold in December 2015. Other artistes who posed with the Headies in the
campaign include Cynthia Morgan, Small Doctor, Praiz, Aramide, Joe El, Reekado
Banks and many more.
Simi,Adekunle Gold, Iyanya, Bez have starred in a new promotional campaign for the
forthcoming Headies 2015. Regarded as the most prestigious music awards in
Nigeria, the event will hold in December 2015. Other artistes who posed with the Headies in the
campaign include Cynthia Morgan, Small Doctor, Praiz, Aramide, Joe El, Reekado
Banks and many more.
Now in its 9th edition,
The Headies used to be known as The Hip Hop World Awards.
The Headies used to be known as The Hip Hop World Awards.
Photo: Shola Animashaun
Usain bolt wants Manchester United trial
Jamaican Sprinter, Usain
Bolt has spoken about his desire to play for Manchester United. The 29 year-old
once joked about playing for the English club but now he would really cherish
an opportunity to don the Red Devils’ kit. The inspiration to be a footballer for the
club was drawn from the fastest man in the world’s first visit to the Old
Trafford pitch as well as his meeting with the club’s former boss, Alex
Ferguson.
Bolt has spoken about his desire to play for Manchester United. The 29 year-old
once joked about playing for the English club but now he would really cherish
an opportunity to don the Red Devils’ kit. The inspiration to be a footballer for the
club was drawn from the fastest man in the world’s first visit to the Old
Trafford pitch as well as his meeting with the club’s former boss, Alex
Ferguson.
“From then on I
was mind bent on playing for Manchester United. I was like, ‘Yo, I
need to play for Manchester United.’ I was telling Fergie to listen. He
was like, ‘Come, you should come train with us. Then
he left and I was like, ‘I’m never going to get into this team.’
was mind bent on playing for Manchester United. I was like, ‘Yo, I
need to play for Manchester United.’ I was telling Fergie to listen. He
was like, ‘Come, you should come train with us. Then
he left and I was like, ‘I’m never going to get into this team.’
“I would love to. In my mind I think I should
do a trial and see if they would say, ‘Alright, c’mon in,’ or if they would
say, ‘No, you are not any good.’
do a trial and see if they would say, ‘Alright, c’mon in,’ or if they would
say, ‘No, you are not any good.’
“I think I would be pretty good because I am
fit, I am quick, I can control the ball and I understand all of the play.
fit, I am quick, I can control the ball and I understand all of the play.
“So, if you think, if I
do a trial then they would say, ‘You know what, here is a contract for five
years.’
do a trial then they would say, ‘You know what, here is a contract for five
years.’
“‘You are 30 years old,
here’s a five-year contract. Let’s just do it.” He concluded
here’s a five-year contract. Let’s just do it.” He concluded
Oliseh incapable of qualifying Nigeria to 2018 World Cup- Clemens Westerhof
With
Sunday Oliseh in charge, Nigeria may not qualify for the 2018 World Cup, ex
Nigeria head coach Clemens Westerhof has
claimed. The Dutch manager who stated in July this year that the ex
Super Eagles player was a wrong replacement for Stephen Keshi told journalists that Nigeria’s recent victory against
Swaziland does not call for celebration.
Sunday Oliseh in charge, Nigeria may not qualify for the 2018 World Cup, ex
Nigeria head coach Clemens Westerhof has
claimed. The Dutch manager who stated in July this year that the ex
Super Eagles player was a wrong replacement for Stephen Keshi told journalists that Nigeria’s recent victory against
Swaziland does not call for celebration.
“Congratulations, you beat Swaziland 2-0 in
the return leg match of the preliminary round of the qualifiers. But does that
really call for celebration? Yes, there are no minnows in football but who are
Swaziland to hold the Super Eagles to a goalless draw (in Swaziland).
the return leg match of the preliminary round of the qualifiers. But does that
really call for celebration? Yes, there are no minnows in football but who are
Swaziland to hold the Super Eagles to a goalless draw (in Swaziland).
“The
Super Eagles won 2-0 but is it not
a game the Super Eagles should be winning 6-0 7-0 under normal
circumstances? What type of football do they play in Swaziland?
Super Eagles won 2-0 but is it not
a game the Super Eagles should be winning 6-0 7-0 under normal
circumstances? What type of football do they play in Swaziland?
“Swaziland
is not the first match Super Eagles have played under Oliseh. There has not
been any difference between their first game under him and the game with
Swaziland.
is not the first match Super Eagles have played under Oliseh. There has not
been any difference between their first game under him and the game with
Swaziland.
“I’m
sorry, with Oliseh, the Super Eagles may not go to the World Cup in Russia,” The 75
year-old who coached Nigeria for five years and won the 1994 Africa Cup of
Nations in Tunisia affirmed.
sorry, with Oliseh, the Super Eagles may not go to the World Cup in Russia,” The 75
year-old who coached Nigeria for five years and won the 1994 Africa Cup of
Nations in Tunisia affirmed.
Ronaldinho names Manchester United target as the current best player in the world.
2-time World best player in the world, Ronaldinho has branded Barcelona star, Neymar as the best player in the world. The ex Santos forward has held the forte in teammate, Lionel Messi’s absence, mesmerizing football fans over the world with incredible skills and spectacular goals.
”Neymar, currently on form, is the best player in the world,
His rise has not surprised me at all. Even when he was a kid his ability was obvious. At the age he is, I still have every belief he can go on to get better and better.
“Now he has reached the level of the best in the world, he can stay there for five or six years, comfortably.
He could and would succeed at any league in the world. “Of course, there are always transition periods. But when you have that much ability you will succeed in any league in any country.
England is not an easy league to succeed in, but yes of course he would be a success there.
“I can’t see why Barcelona would want to allow him to leave, but if he was to, I’m sure that it would have to be for a record fee.’
Short Story: Gift Wrapped | By: Miz Asa
John stood, watching
Temi from across the room as he clutched his lunch bag. He thought to himself,
“I’m gonna talk to her today”. He’d been watching, wanting, waiting, for a long
time.
Temi from across the room as he clutched his lunch bag. He thought to himself,
“I’m gonna talk to her today”. He’d been watching, wanting, waiting, for a long
time.
“Hi Temi!” He stopped by her
lunch table. Her best friend in the office, Funmi, sat opposite her.
lunch table. Her best friend in the office, Funmi, sat opposite her.
“Hey John, whats up?” Temi smiled.
“Nothing much. You, uh look beautiful today. I mean
not that you don’t always look beautiful. What I mean is you look beautiful
like all the other days,” he fumbled.
not that you don’t always look beautiful. What I mean is you look beautiful
like all the other days,” he fumbled.
She smiled, patting him on the arm. “Aww, John thanks! that’s so sweet”
“Well, um, have a great day,” he mumbled, rushing off.
Funmi had a smirk on her face. “It’s so adorable how much he’s into you”
“Or he’s just a nice guy kind enough to compliment
my good looks.” Temi batted her eyes playfully.
my good looks.” Temi batted her eyes playfully.
Funmi rolled her eyes “Yeah
right. And I hate donuts.”
right. And I hate donuts.”
“You love donuts,”
Temi responded dryly
Temi responded dryly
“Exactly,” Funmi said. “But seriously babes, like I was saying
before John interrupted, you need to get out more, start letting people in. And
I’m not talking about Johnny boy there”. She pointed in the general direction
of where John sat. ” There’s something iffy about that one.”
before John interrupted, you need to get out more, start letting people in. And
I’m not talking about Johnny boy there”. She pointed in the general direction
of where John sat. ” There’s something iffy about that one.”
“Madam, will you leave the poor boy alone? He’s just
eh…socially awkward”. It was disconcerting though, how he always seemed
to be staring at her. She thought.
eh…socially awkward”. It was disconcerting though, how he always seemed
to be staring at her. She thought.
“And I did let someone in
once, remember? He left. No goodbyes. No nothing. Just poof! Temi fell
silent for a few seconds, then said in a small voice,
once, remember? He left. No goodbyes. No nothing. Just poof! Temi fell
silent for a few seconds, then said in a small voice,
“It would be nice to see him again, though. For
closure, you know.” She stared down, forlornly, at the remnants of
her lunch of jollof rice and chicken.
closure, you know.” She stared down, forlornly, at the remnants of
her lunch of jollof rice and chicken.
“Closure is overrated,” Funmi said simply but gently.
She remembered how much of a mess Temi had been when ‘Mr
we-never-mention-his-name’ suddenly left the country. She had after all been
there to help Temi pick up the pieces. She was still picking up the
pieces. Bastard!
we-never-mention-his-name’ suddenly left the country. She had after all been
there to help Temi pick up the pieces. She was still picking up the
pieces. Bastard!
Temi smiled wistfully and shrugged. “Oh well, time to move on I guess”.
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Stupid! John thought as he lowered himself onto his seat and
discreetly listened to Temi and Funmi’s conversation. She probably thought he was
a bumbling idiot now.
discreetly listened to Temi and Funmi’s conversation. She probably thought he was
a bumbling idiot now.
He loved Temi, had been obsessed with her since she joined
the company. He watched her all the time in the office and most nights, he
watched her through her apartment window. He liked to think he was watching
over her, not stalking.
the company. He watched her all the time in the office and most nights, he
watched her through her apartment window. He liked to think he was watching
over her, not stalking.
That guy really shouldn’t have hurt his Temi, he thought. John
didn’t mind that he was gone. He just minded that he hurt his girl. His pretty
girl. Which was why when he saw the idiot at the mall a week ago, he got the
idea for a perfect gift to cheer her up.
didn’t mind that he was gone. He just minded that he hurt his girl. His pretty
girl. Which was why when he saw the idiot at the mall a week ago, he got the
idea for a perfect gift to cheer her up.
He spied the office assistant heading in their direction with
the gift-wrapped box he had secretly dropped on her desk addressed to Temi.
the gift-wrapped box he had secretly dropped on her desk addressed to Temi.
“Someone has a secret admirer!” he heard Funmi squeal excitedly, attracting the attention of
their co-workers.
their co-workers.
Temi chuckled. “Shhh!
Madam, keep it down, you’re making noise jare.”
Madam, keep it down, you’re making noise jare.”
John felt his heart racing as she tore the gift wrapper. He
couldn’t wait to see her reaction to his gift.
couldn’t wait to see her reaction to his gift.
As Temi tore at the gift wrapper, she couldn’t understand the
unease she felt or the premonition that something wasn’t right. She lifted the
lid and froze when she saw the content of the box. A dreadful chill raced up
her spine and she let out a horrified scream.
unease she felt or the premonition that something wasn’t right. She lifted the
lid and froze when she saw the content of the box. A dreadful chill raced up
her spine and she let out a horrified scream.
Her last thought before she blacked out was what Funmi said
earlier.
earlier.
Closure is overrated.
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Rashidi Yekini, Best Ogedengbe, others to receive Federation Cup honour.
Former Nigeria internationals, Rashidi Yekini, Best Ogedegbe;
Okey Isima, Friday Ekpo , Sam Opone, Amusa Adisa, Inua Rigogo, Dairu Sadi, Ifeanyi
Onyedika, Baba Out, referee Linus MBA, and seasoned journalist, Segun Adenuga
will be honored by the Nigeria Football Federation won Sunday at the Final of
the 2015 Federation Cup Finals.
Okey Isima, Friday Ekpo , Sam Opone, Amusa Adisa, Inua Rigogo, Dairu Sadi, Ifeanyi
Onyedika, Baba Out, referee Linus MBA, and seasoned journalist, Segun Adenuga
will be honored by the Nigeria Football Federation won Sunday at the Final of
the 2015 Federation Cup Finals.
They will be recognized because of their significant
contributions in making the Federation Cup the most glamorous football
tournament in Nigeria. The free-to- attend event will see attendees winning the
sum of N200,000 via a raffle draw, this is
courtesy of the NFF and the Lagos State Sports Commission.
contributions in making the Federation Cup the most glamorous football
tournament in Nigeria. The free-to- attend event will see attendees winning the
sum of N200,000 via a raffle draw, this is
courtesy of the NFF and the Lagos State Sports Commission.
The Unstoppable You | By: Charly Boy
Who
do you know? CharlyBoy or Charles Oputa?
do you know? CharlyBoy or Charles Oputa?
Everyone
of us face challenges everyday, sometimes, we can get over it on our own but
other times, we need to draw inspiration from other people’s life story to make
us realize that we can go as far or fly as high as we want to if only we Dare
to Believe. This is about The Unstoppable You. But first, allow me to introduce
Mr Charles Oputa to you, the inventor of the brand you all know today as
CharlyBoy, The AreaFada.
of us face challenges everyday, sometimes, we can get over it on our own but
other times, we need to draw inspiration from other people’s life story to make
us realize that we can go as far or fly as high as we want to if only we Dare
to Believe. This is about The Unstoppable You. But first, allow me to introduce
Mr Charles Oputa to you, the inventor of the brand you all know today as
CharlyBoy, The AreaFada.
I
would like to share with you my story of Drive, Determination and Discipline,
maybe it can help you start to believe in yourself.
would like to share with you my story of Drive, Determination and Discipline,
maybe it can help you start to believe in yourself.
I
grew up with an overdose of very strong family values, spirituality, morality,
integrity, character and love which was somehow engraved in my DNA. Like most
regular people, I come from a comfortable middle class family, my upbringing notwithstanding,
growing up as an Oputa wasn’t easy for me. My parents had their own idea of
what they expected my future to be especially my dad, but my dream was very
different from theirs. In the beginning there was no love lost between my late
father and I. His tough love led me to believe he was a bully, an overbearing,
cantankerous old-school parent, but from an early age, instinctively I knew I
wanted to stand out. To be outstanding, to be miles away from the norm, I knew I
never wanted to live under anyone’s shadow. I wanted my name to be a household
name. From the beginning, I knew I wanted to be a legend of some sort, so you
can imagine the many conflicts I had as a young man with my parents for
deviating from the path they had chosen for me.
grew up with an overdose of very strong family values, spirituality, morality,
integrity, character and love which was somehow engraved in my DNA. Like most
regular people, I come from a comfortable middle class family, my upbringing notwithstanding,
growing up as an Oputa wasn’t easy for me. My parents had their own idea of
what they expected my future to be especially my dad, but my dream was very
different from theirs. In the beginning there was no love lost between my late
father and I. His tough love led me to believe he was a bully, an overbearing,
cantankerous old-school parent, but from an early age, instinctively I knew I
wanted to stand out. To be outstanding, to be miles away from the norm, I knew I
never wanted to live under anyone’s shadow. I wanted my name to be a household
name. From the beginning, I knew I wanted to be a legend of some sort, so you
can imagine the many conflicts I had as a young man with my parents for
deviating from the path they had chosen for me.
My
Guys, The hardest struggle of all is to be something different from what the
average, regular, ordinary person is.
Guys, The hardest struggle of all is to be something different from what the
average, regular, ordinary person is.
I
want to ask, Should anybody believe in you if you don’t believe in
yourself?
want to ask, Should anybody believe in you if you don’t believe in
yourself?
Hummmm
I don’t think so. The hardest path we all must walk is the path we walk on our
own. Alone. The strongest man in the world is he who stands alone. So we need
to be tenacious, consistent, focused, determined and believe that you and only
you can make your dreams come through. Oh! Yes, goals and dreams are
achievable, once you have a dream that is motivated by your driving force.
I don’t think so. The hardest path we all must walk is the path we walk on our
own. Alone. The strongest man in the world is he who stands alone. So we need
to be tenacious, consistent, focused, determined and believe that you and only
you can make your dreams come through. Oh! Yes, goals and dreams are
achievable, once you have a dream that is motivated by your driving force.
So,
I want to encourage you to believe that no matter your background, you can be
what you wanna be as long as you BELIEVE.
I want to encourage you to believe that no matter your background, you can be
what you wanna be as long as you BELIEVE.
In
1979 after my masters degree in Emerson University USA. I came back
to Nigeria to start my career. I only spent 5yrs in America.
1979 after my masters degree in Emerson University USA. I came back
to Nigeria to start my career. I only spent 5yrs in America.
My
late dad was an outstanding Supreme Court Judge so through his influence and of
course my qualification, I had several white collar jobs waiting for me all of
which I turned down because I had this crazy dream of becoming a world famous
entertainer. My family was very scandalized by my chosen path. The headlines in
the news didn’t even help matters and though my Mum was very understanding, my
father on the order hand actually thought I was crazy. I say crazy because a
lot of People out there too thought that the flamboyant image I built as
Charlyboy was crazy, weird, too loud, a bad influence to the youths, not
acceptable, perceived as not responsible especially for the family image. A lot
of times in the beginning of my career I also thought I might just be crazy.
But then again I figured that Martian Luther King Jr. was crazy because He Had
A Dream, The Wright brothers were crazy because they dreamt of flying, Nelson
Mandela was crazy for allowing himself to be in prison for such a long time
because of his dream of ending apartheid. Bringing it home, even our own Fela
Kuti was crazy for standing up to the government in defence of the poor masses.
So? what if am crazy in a very cool and calculating way that turns my dreams
into reality.
late dad was an outstanding Supreme Court Judge so through his influence and of
course my qualification, I had several white collar jobs waiting for me all of
which I turned down because I had this crazy dream of becoming a world famous
entertainer. My family was very scandalized by my chosen path. The headlines in
the news didn’t even help matters and though my Mum was very understanding, my
father on the order hand actually thought I was crazy. I say crazy because a
lot of People out there too thought that the flamboyant image I built as
Charlyboy was crazy, weird, too loud, a bad influence to the youths, not
acceptable, perceived as not responsible especially for the family image. A lot
of times in the beginning of my career I also thought I might just be crazy.
But then again I figured that Martian Luther King Jr. was crazy because He Had
A Dream, The Wright brothers were crazy because they dreamt of flying, Nelson
Mandela was crazy for allowing himself to be in prison for such a long time
because of his dream of ending apartheid. Bringing it home, even our own Fela
Kuti was crazy for standing up to the government in defence of the poor masses.
So? what if am crazy in a very cool and calculating way that turns my dreams
into reality.
Through
all of the stigmatisation, I have come to realize that when we lose
the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free.
all of the stigmatisation, I have come to realize that when we lose
the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free.
My
determination pushed me forward and gave me the impetus to do me. I tell you
all from experience that The one thing you should never allow yourself to lose
in the pursuit of your DREAM regardless of any obstacles, is your DETERMINATION
and your DRIVE. I Charles Oputa, made the most significant life changing
decision that has brought Charlyboy to where he is today.
determination pushed me forward and gave me the impetus to do me. I tell you
all from experience that The one thing you should never allow yourself to lose
in the pursuit of your DREAM regardless of any obstacles, is your DETERMINATION
and your DRIVE. I Charles Oputa, made the most significant life changing
decision that has brought Charlyboy to where he is today.
In
1981 I moved to my village in Oguta, Imo State to get away from my
disbelieving father, to hide away from the disbelieving society who saw me as a
rich spoilt kid who had nothing better to do with his life. I moved
and settled in the village to get away from the prying eyes of the public, to
start my career on my own terms just like I had dreamt it.
1981 I moved to my village in Oguta, Imo State to get away from my
disbelieving father, to hide away from the disbelieving society who saw me as a
rich spoilt kid who had nothing better to do with his life. I moved
and settled in the village to get away from the prying eyes of the public, to
start my career on my own terms just like I had dreamt it.
My
seven year sojourn in the village was the hardest life teaching lessons. I call
it the dark years of my life, all I had going for me was just my dream, my
drive and my determination. I had no money, I was embarrassingly broke, the
village had no light, no running water. My wife and I always went to the private
stream to fetch water. In those days as a young African American she thought
the whole experience was exotic, she felt at home because she figured she found
her Roots but for me it was a living Hell. I couldn’t even afford to feed my
family so my wife had to go back to America to get a job and support
us. I opened a small shanti where I sold alcohol and pepper soup to the locals
to survive! It was that bad. Yes It was hell on earth. But I graduated with
flying colors from The Street University, yes the university of hard knocks
where you build the drive and determination no human can take away from you.
seven year sojourn in the village was the hardest life teaching lessons. I call
it the dark years of my life, all I had going for me was just my dream, my
drive and my determination. I had no money, I was embarrassingly broke, the
village had no light, no running water. My wife and I always went to the private
stream to fetch water. In those days as a young African American she thought
the whole experience was exotic, she felt at home because she figured she found
her Roots but for me it was a living Hell. I couldn’t even afford to feed my
family so my wife had to go back to America to get a job and support
us. I opened a small shanti where I sold alcohol and pepper soup to the locals
to survive! It was that bad. Yes It was hell on earth. But I graduated with
flying colors from The Street University, yes the university of hard knocks
where you build the drive and determination no human can take away from you.
These
are the most important combination we need to succeed in life.
DETERMINATION, DRIVE and DISCIPLINE. Once you have this combinations, you
become UNSTOPPABLE. And like I said, When we lose the right to be different, we
lose the privilege to be free. This became my daily song in my
head. Oh yes, life has beaten me down so many times over, but I
never stayed down, my belief in my dream would never allow me retrace my steps.
Giving up was no option. Godforbid.
are the most important combination we need to succeed in life.
DETERMINATION, DRIVE and DISCIPLINE. Once you have this combinations, you
become UNSTOPPABLE. And like I said, When we lose the right to be different, we
lose the privilege to be free. This became my daily song in my
head. Oh yes, life has beaten me down so many times over, but I
never stayed down, my belief in my dream would never allow me retrace my steps.
Giving up was no option. Godforbid.
Throughout
this journey another important character I was forced to learn was discipline.
I learnt how to discipline my thoughts by focusing on the ways I could go about
shaping my dream, I opened a small studio and started doing recording for
myself and others.
this journey another important character I was forced to learn was discipline.
I learnt how to discipline my thoughts by focusing on the ways I could go about
shaping my dream, I opened a small studio and started doing recording for
myself and others.
We
need to understand that in this journey of life, there are stages we all need
to go through before we get to our ultimate goal. We must go through the
process of life. I understood early that the stay in the village was a process
I had to go through to move to my next Level.
need to understand that in this journey of life, there are stages we all need
to go through before we get to our ultimate goal. We must go through the
process of life. I understood early that the stay in the village was a process
I had to go through to move to my next Level.
So
In 1989 I moved from the village Oguta to Lagos and the next chapter of my life
began but not without the scars of the last seven years. My confidence level was
at its lowest, my self esteem disappeared. I was broken and broke
however that trip to Lagos became the rebirth that the brand Charlyboy needed
and 38 years later, you have seen CharlyBoy the musician, CharlyBoy the
entertainer, CharlyBoy the publisher, the author, the producer, presenter, the
activist, the motivator, gothic charlyboy, weird charlyboy, crazy charlyboy,
charlyboy the philanthropist, charlyboy the husband, the father, the
grandfather and by the special grace of God the great grandfather to be soon.
Abegi, make una clap for me.
In 1989 I moved from the village Oguta to Lagos and the next chapter of my life
began but not without the scars of the last seven years. My confidence level was
at its lowest, my self esteem disappeared. I was broken and broke
however that trip to Lagos became the rebirth that the brand Charlyboy needed
and 38 years later, you have seen CharlyBoy the musician, CharlyBoy the
entertainer, CharlyBoy the publisher, the author, the producer, presenter, the
activist, the motivator, gothic charlyboy, weird charlyboy, crazy charlyboy,
charlyboy the philanthropist, charlyboy the husband, the father, the
grandfather and by the special grace of God the great grandfather to be soon.
Abegi, make una clap for me.
Reflecting
on my 64 years on earth, I have come to understand that we all must pay our
DUES in the pursuit of our DREAMS? I dare say that I’ve achieved most of my
dreams and what was my joker?, I did It My Way, I Dared To Be Different..
on my 64 years on earth, I have come to understand that we all must pay our
DUES in the pursuit of our DREAMS? I dare say that I’ve achieved most of my
dreams and what was my joker?, I did It My Way, I Dared To Be Different..
So,
What is holding you back from making that life changing decisions I had to make
several years ago, by going to the village.
What is holding you back from making that life changing decisions I had to make
several years ago, by going to the village.
You
are UNSTOPPABLE if you believe you are. CHALLENGES will definitely come but you
must learn to hold on. You must be tenacious, consistent and disciplined. An
undisciplined life is the surest path to failure. So in our pursuit, we must
learn to be disciple about our money, our time, our integrity, our
responsibilities.
are UNSTOPPABLE if you believe you are. CHALLENGES will definitely come but you
must learn to hold on. You must be tenacious, consistent and disciplined. An
undisciplined life is the surest path to failure. So in our pursuit, we must
learn to be disciple about our money, our time, our integrity, our
responsibilities.
So
today I say to you, no matter your chosen field, in the Art or the Science, the
only way you can stand out and be outshining is if you Dare to be different,
don’t live anyone’s dream but your own. Never stop being YOU but most
importantly, never stop believing in yourself!. What I am and how I feel is
simply my choice, others may not come to agree with me but really I hold my
head up high and am proud to be UNSTOPPABLE and so should you.
today I say to you, no matter your chosen field, in the Art or the Science, the
only way you can stand out and be outshining is if you Dare to be different,
don’t live anyone’s dream but your own. Never stop being YOU but most
importantly, never stop believing in yourself!. What I am and how I feel is
simply my choice, others may not come to agree with me but really I hold my
head up high and am proud to be UNSTOPPABLE and so should you.
I
am Charles Oputa, Charlyboy, the Area Fada.
am Charles Oputa, Charlyboy, the Area Fada.