• Reacts to Change of Lagos Bus Stop Named After Him Over 40 Years Ago

Maverick artist and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has said no one can remove the legacy he created with the Bus Stop located in front of his former residence in Lagos.

The Bus Stop, which was in front of a storey building that Charly Boy used to occupy at Gbagada-Anthony Highway, for more than four decades, was changed to Olamide (Badoo) Bus Stop just as many other streets and roads were renamed by the authorities of the local government in the area on Friday.

But reacting on Saturday, the maverick actor, said they only changed the name of the Bus Stop without changing the legacy that he created with the Bus Stop.

Reacting via his X handle in pidgin he said, “Dem say dey don  change the name of Charly Boy Bus Stop. Hmmm. Very interesting. But let me remind you of something simple: You can rename a place… but you can’t rename a legacy. You can replace the signboard… but you can’t erase the spirit. And you definitely can’t silence a voice that shook your tables for decades! This is not just about a bus stop. This is about fear. Fear of a boy who refused to bow. Fear of a man who challenged the oppressors. Fear of a man who didn’t beg the system to be accepted. So what do timid people do? They change the name like e go wash away their shame.”

Going further, Charly Boy said the entire neighbourhood of Bariga, Gbagada, knows the truth adding that the Bus stop was not named by politicians but by the people.

“Charly Boy Bus Stop was not given by politicians. It was named by the people the same people Fada fought for, walked with, and empowered. They may change the signboard. They may pretend not to remember. But let me remind them Area Fada no dey Finish. He didn’t need to sing sweet songs to be accepted.

“He didn’t need to wear agbada to beg for titles. He’s a movement. He’s an institution. He’s a warning. So to all the small minds and timid hearts You may change the name… But you will NEVER kill the legacy. This name Charly Boy is carved into the history of Nigeria, Written boldly in the streets of Bariga, Etched into the minds of those who still dare to question authority. Legacy isn’t on a signboard. It’s in the hearts you changed, the voices you awakened, and the fear you planted in corrupt souls. So go ahead, change the name. But remember You can’t change the truth. You can’t erase fire. Area Fada no dey finish. Still here. Still standing. Still fighting. His legacy? Will outlive yaall. @assanwa001”

NPO Reported earlier that the outgoing Council Chairman, Kolade Alabi David, said the local government aimed to the rename the bus stop and streets at honuoring notable individuals who have enhanced Bariga’s reputation and positively impacted Nigeria’s global image through their work and contributions.

“As an administration, we took our time to reflect on a number of our people who have put the name of our local council on the global map through their respective God-given talents and craft,” Alabi said.

“We are also honouring eminent personalities who have contributed immensely to the development of our nation, state, and local community.

“Today, we officially rename these streets in honour of their legacies.”Nigeria travel packages

Among those honoured are music legends, political leaders, and rising stars in sports. The new street names are as follows:

Ilaje Road renamed to King Sunny Ade Road

Bariga Road renamed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way

Community Road, Akoka renamed to Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Road

Ajidagan Street renamed to Olamide Adedeji (Baddo) Street

Charly Boy Bus Stop renamed to Baddo Bus Stop

Ifeanyi Street renamed to Abolore Akande (9ice) Street

Ayodele Street, Ladi-Lak renamed to Tony Tetuila Street

Ilojo Crescent, Obanikoro renamed to Bukayo Saka Street