Charly Boy Opens Up on Depression After Bus Stop Renaming Controversy

Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has revealed that the controversy surrounding the renaming of his bus stop almost pushed him into depression.

The 74-year-old singer disclosed this in a social media post, noting that the drama over his bus stop being changed to “Baddo Bus Stop” took a toll on his mental health.

“Life is a bitch, then we die,” he began, before explaining that he had to temporarily leave Nigeria to recover. Charly Boy said he traveled to Europe to stay with his brother, singer Dr Alban, in hopes of “recharging and rebooting.”

However, he admitted he could not complete the planned three-week stay abroad. “You can’t imagine, only after 10 days body begin scratch me, like say I forget something for Nigeria, the same environment wey dey give me sleepless nights sometimes. Couldn’t even do 2 weeks complete, I don run come back,” he wrote.

Charly Boy further stressed the seriousness of mental health struggles, urging Nigerians not to dismiss depression as weakness.

“Depression na real matter. I was lucky enough to take a break and come back refreshed. But how many people get that kind privilege? Some people no even get where to run to. Dem dey stuck with their pain, smiling on the outside, but bleeding inside,” he stated.

The Area Fada encouraged others to speak up and seek help when struggling, concluding with a hopeful message: “Here’s wishing you a happier month. It shall be well with us.”