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The Digest:

Charly Boy has reacted to the renaming of the "Charly Boy Bus Stop" in Bariga, Lagos, to "Badoo Bus Stop" in honor of hip-hop artist Olamide. The move, announced by the Bariga Local Council, sparked criticism from Charly Boy, who sees it as an attempt to erase his legacy.


Key Points:
  • Charly Boy slams Bariga LG for renaming a bus stop after Olamide.
  • The renaming was part of an initiative to honor influential figures from Bariga.
  • Charly Boy accuses the government of trying to erase his legacy due to political fear.
  • He stresses the name “Charly Boy Bus Stop” was given by the people, not politicians.
  • The artist-activist’s legacy is tied to decades of social activism and resistance.
  • Fellow activist, Omoyele Sowore, condemns the renaming as spiteful and politically motivated.
  • The state commissioner clarifies that street naming is a local government matter.

Despite the renaming, Charly Boy affirms his legacy remains intact, arguing that no political move can change the truth or erase the impact he has made in challenging authority and fighting for the oppressed.


Sources: Punch Newspapers