
Charles Oputa, better known as Charley Boy or Area Fada, has opened up about the aftermath of the busstop rename saga and how he took a break to care for himself to preserve his mental health.Â
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Charly Boy busstop in Lagos was renamed Olamide busstop as many other streets and busstops named after Igbos were changed to Yoruba names amidst tribal sentiments.Â
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At the time, Charles Boy spoke up, stating that they can change a busstop name but his legacy can’t be changed.Â
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Now, he has revealed how he took a break by travelling abroad “before Nigeria happen” to him.Â
“Didn’t want to drown in people’s madness,” he added.Â
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However, he said that while abroad, he kept itching to return to Nigeria, “the same environment wey dey give me sleepless nights”.Â
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He stated that depression is real and he was lucky enough to be able to step away from the saga and return to Nigeria refreshed.Â
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He added that there are people who have no where to go to reset their mental health.Â
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He said that we need to talk about these things because mental health is no joke.Â
See his post below.
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