Renowned Nigerian musician and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has shared a heartfelt post on his official Instagram page, expressing gratitude to God for surviving prostate cancer in the tumultuous year of 2023.
In the reflective post, Charly Boy acknowledged that the past year brought a mix of experiences, encompassing the good, the bad, and the ugly. However, he emphasized that the most significant aspect for him was cheating death, particularly from a battle with prostate cancer.
The veteran artist shared a poignant video of himself post-surgery, revealing a glimpse of the challenging journey he faced. In the accompanying caption, Charly Boy wrote, “Many things bin happen this year 2023. The good, the bad, and the ugly. But most importantly, I cheated death for something wey no suppose kill us but has killed many.”
Expressing deep gratitude, Charly Boy continued, “I’m a prostate cancer survivor. God, I’m grateful.” He acknowledged the severity of the illness that claims many lives but remained optimistic, stating, “I know this year remains small but still, by His Grace, me and everybody reading dis, shall see 2024. Iseee!!“