Veteran Nigerian singer and activist, Charles Oputa, better known as ‘Charlyboy’, has concluded plans to release his highly anticipated musical film titled ‘Odudubariba’ on Monday, September 20 2021.
This is contained in a statement signed by his manager, Doris Udensi today in Abuja.
Charly boy, 70-year-old showbiz maestro is leading an advocacy and enlightenment campaign for a better society and decided to go back to music, his age-long passion, to mobilise citizens for nation’s building.
His statement read in part: “This musical film drops on all TV, radio stations, and YouTube, will also be available on all music platforms from the Sept. 20.
“His focus is to take a break from his street protest/ peaceful demonstrations and put all that energy into conscious music like never before.
“This film was directed by the legendary Akin Alabi, choreographed by the one and only Dr Kaffy, and costumes were designed by Modela.
“The single puts its spotlight on the position of Charlyboy as the king and pioneer of many positive changes that has taken place in the last 22 years in the entertainment space.
“Charlyboy, The Areafada Returns back as a king into the country after three months abroad of rebooting and vacationing to release his highly anticipated odudubariba musical film.
“The Areafada is one of the pioneers of the new wave music in Nigeria, and he is making his come back to the industry he helped to build.
“The king is back with a monster hit and ready to reclaim his spot,” Udensi said.
Recall that the former President of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) recently returned to the musical stage with the release of hit singles.
“Such as Na we be Government, Our Mumudondo and God of Men.”
The septuagenarian has also made Nollywood debut, featuring in the acclaimed Netflix original series, ‘King of Boys: the Return of the king’, where he played the character of Odudubariba.
