Maverick singer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has issued a passionate call to Nigerian youths, urging them to reject a system that has let them down. He shared a video on Twitter depicting rioters setting buildings ablaze in France, using it as a metaphor for the frustration and anger felt by the Nigerian youth.
Charly Boy emphasized that the scenes unfolding in France were not in war-torn countries like Syria or Iraq, but in France itself, where 9% of the population’s dissatisfaction had led to the destruction of entire cities. He challenged the exceptional Nigerian youths to take a stand against a system that has failed them and to take control of their own destiny.
Drawing attention to the ongoing protests in France triggered by the shooting of a 17-year-old youth by the police, Charly Boy highlighted the power of collective action and the need for Nigerian youths to channel their grievances into a movement for change. He believes that the destiny of Nigerian youths lies in their hands and calls upon them to seize the opportunity to demand a better future for themselves and their country.
The unrest in France has prompted President Emmanuel Macron to hold an emergency meeting with ministers, aiming to address divisions and unite the country during his second term. Charly Boy’s message serves as a reminder that similar calls for change can resonate in Nigeria, encouraging the youth to take charge of their own fate and work towards a brighter and more equitable future.
