Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration on October 1 brought a mix of reflection and festivity across the nation.

While many citizens marked the day in different ways, veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, caught the spotlight with a unique update.

The Area Fada shared a now-viral video of himself having breakfast with former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

In the clip, the duo could be seen catching up on a variety of issues, from men’s health to the state of the nation.

Charly Boy revealed that Obasanjo had personally invited him for the meeting, describing the ex-leader as the “father of fathers." With his usual playful energy, he captioned the moment:

“When Fada go see Father. Dis na how I spend my October 1st, with The Baba of dem all, OBJ. Baba summoned me to have breakfast with him. We talked about men’s health and Nigeria. The tins wey responsible Nigerian men dey go through no be small matter. Men, una dey try. Well done. It shall be well with us.”

The video quickly made rounds online, drawing mixed reactions from some Nigerians who expressed surprise and admiration, while others criticized the singer.

See some reactions and the post below

@BriefCastNg____"So na Yoruba elders una dey always rush go dey famz. OBJ today, another one tomorrow. No be your fault sha, cus your elders for your side don always dey victims inside Nigeria matter."

@POlayemiE___"Big respect ✊🏽 Men’s health is often overlooked, so glad to see it being discussed at this level. May your voice continue to inspire change, both for men and for Nigeria. May these conversations bring solutions and hope to our people. More grace,long life, @AreaFada1"

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@Nevergiveup372___"Bro you guys doesn't know the man you are with forget he start to behalf well because of old age. He is part of African problem until today.. he is agent of colonial master in Nigeria and Africa. He. Bad man bro .Nigeria is where it's today he contribute his M16 agent"

@SunmiOfLagos___"He was part of the ones that militarize Nigeria democracy through PDP the neo-Military party in 1999 a democratic suicide that still Haunt Nigeria till today, we will tell the true history and the role they all played in getting us to where we’re today"

@Dancoded7___"You don’t have problem sir"

When Fada go see Father.

Dis na how I spend my October 1st,
with The Baba of dem all, OBJ.
Baba summoned me to have breakfast
with him.
We talked about men's health and Nigeria.

The tins wey responsible Nigerian men dey go through no be small matter.
Men, una dey try.
Well… pic.twitter.com/nemuCHgC8d

— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) October 2, 2025