Charly Boy surprises Obasanjo with a huge box on his 89th birthday [Video]

Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, warmed hearts online after surprising former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo during his 89th birthday celebration.
In a video shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Charly Boy made a dramatic entrance at the event, carrying a large gift box balanced on his head before presenting it to the elder statesman.
According to him, the hall erupted with laughter and excitement as guests gathered to celebrate the former president.
Sharing his experience, Charly Boy wrote:
“Lately, I don find myself falling for Baba, His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. No be play Baba na man of many parts. E be like say our relationship don shift enter another level o… The kind level wey dey warm my heart and dey always make Baba smile anytime him sight me.
“Sometimes I even dey feel say my late papa, wey be Baba old friend, still dey whisper to me through am… but deep down, the feeling is real.”
He added that the bond reminds him of his late father, who was once a close friend of the former president.
Describing the celebration, Charly Boy said the atmosphere in the hall was lively, with guests exchanging warm greetings while food and drinks flowed freely.
To present his gift, the entertainer chose a theatrical approach. Balancing the box firmly on his head, he slowly walked toward the high table where Obasanjo was seated.
“I carry my birthday gift. But I no carry am normal way. I balance am for my head, gidigba! Village boy style. Step by step, I waka go the high table… just respect, rhythm and small drama,” he added.
The moment that drew the loudest laughter came after Obasanjo received the gift and planted a kiss on Charly Boy’s head, delighting everyone in the room.
Charly Boy later reflected that celebrations are sometimes less about long speeches or luxury and more about honouring people and appreciating the impact they have made.
The heartwarming moment has since sparked reactions online, with many praising the playful yet respectful bond between Charly Boy and the former president.