Popular political activist and wellness advocate, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly boy, has said that he is an activist because he doesn’t want men to go through what he went through. He said this during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday night while speaking on the Charly Boy foundation that advocates for mens’ mental and physical health. The Singer and song writer highlighted that his activist is motivated by personal struggles which he now seeks to protect men from, Charly Boy said, “I am an activist because I don’t want men to go through what I went through.
” Reflecting on his own journey, he spoke candidly about the profound impact his personal health challenges had on him. “For what I’ve been through, I would rather not a lot of men go through that,” he added, highlighting the pivotal role his experiences played in shaping his advocacy. Charly Boy stressed the importance of openness and trust when addressing health issues.
“I encourage a lot of men to be more open and trusting about their mental and physical health issues,” he explained. He criticised societal expectations that often pressure men to conceal their emotions, asserting that such attitudes contribute to larger health problems. “We have this thing ‘men don’t cry’, they are supposed to hide their emotions.
I don’t believe in that,” he declared. Drawing from his interactions with men seeking support, Charly Boy highlighted the emotional toll many men face silently. �.
