Charly Boy: I Was a Thief in My Youth

Nigerian activist and entertainer Charly Oputa, known as Charly Boy, has admitted that he engaged in criminal activities during his youth in the United States.

He revealed this during a guest appearance on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Friday.

The outspoken social commentator said he made several poor choices in his youth, actions he now regrets.

“I’ve made mistakes in my life. I’ve been a thief. I’ve done very risky things. I’ve done very stupid things, very foolish things. In fact, I have no business being here with you tonight, but I guess there’s a purpose for my life,” he said.

He said his time in America was marked by reckless decisions, including involvement in financial crimes.

“I was doing white‑collar crime when I was in America. I was about 25 years old. I was doing a lot of stupid stuff. That’s why I say I’ve been there,” he added.

Instead of concealing those chapters, he chose to record them in his memoir, illustrating his journey from rebellion and mistakes to transformation and self‑discovery.