Charly Boy, the celebrated singer and activist, has shed light on his decision to connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with content creator Isbae U for an episode of the interview series ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask.’
In a post on X, Charly Boy reflected on Obasanjo’s guest appearance, noting how the collaboration highlighted the importance of bridging generational gaps.
Sometimes, the greatest thing you can give a young person isn’t money it’s opportunity,” he shared.
He described how Obasanjo, despite his age and wealth of experience, embraced Isbae U’s unconventional style, stepping out of his comfort zone to connect with a younger audience. “Look at what happened when Baba entered Bae U’s world.
A man of his age and experience sat down with a young man whose style is completely different from what he’s used to,” Charly Boy remarked.
He observed that Obasanjo didn’t just bring his trademark seriousness to the table but matched Isbae U’s energy, revealing a more relatable side to viewers.
Charly Boy explained that he facilitated the meeting because he believes in the potential of young creators and wants to help open doors for them.
Fada believed in the young people behind that show enough to pull Baba into their space. There’s a lesson in that.”
He called on the older generation to go beyond offering encouragement, urging them to create real opportunities, make recommendations, and entrust responsibilities to the youth.
“Don’t only tell young people to succeed. Give them room. Open doors. Recommend them. Trust them with opportunities,” he advised.
To the youth, Charly Boy encouraged proactive action and readiness: “Don’t wait for somebody to hand you a future. Build something worth believing in. When opportunity comes, be ready.”
He concluded by underscoring the value of intergenerational collaboration: “When generations support each other, everybody gets to grow.”
