Charly Boy Obasanjo birthday moment trends as the entertainer shares video of the former president kissing him during the 89th birthday celebration
Entertainer Charly Boy shared a striking moment from the 89th birthday celebration of former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, posting a video that showed the elder statesman kissing him on the head after receiving a birthday gift.
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The video, shared on Instagram on Thursday, captured Charly Boy arriving at the gathering carrying a large box balanced on his head before presenting it to Obasanjo.
Guests at the event watched as the former president opened the gift and then placed a kiss on the entertainer’s head, prompting laughter and applause across the hall.
Sharing the clip, Charly Boy described the moment as deeply personal, saying his relationship with the former leader had grown stronger over time.
“Lately, I don find myself falling for Baba, His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. No be play, Baba na man of many parts,” he wrote, adding that the bond between them had evolved into something warmer and more meaningful.
The entertainer also recounted the atmosphere at the celebration, describing a hall filled with laughter, dignitaries and lively conversation before Obasanjo’s arrival changed the mood.
According to him, the room rose in respect as the former president entered and took his seat at the high table, a moment that underscored the enduring influence of the elder statesman.
Charly Boy said his decision to present the gift by balancing it on his head was deliberate, adding a touch of theatre to what he described as a simple but powerful gesture of honour.
“Sometimes celebration no really be about cake, champagne or long grammar speeches,” he wrote. “Sometimes na about honour.”
The Charly Boy Obasanjo birthday moment quickly drew attention online, with many viewers reacting to the unusual but warm exchange between the outspoken entertainer and the former president.
Charly Boy and Obasanjo have maintained a notable friendship over the years, a relationship that has often surprised observers given the entertainer’s reputation for openly criticising political leaders.
Despite that reputation, Charly Boy has said their bond is built on mutual respect and honest conversations about Nigeria’s political and social challenges.
Their closeness previously drew attention when Obasanjo attended the launch of Charly Boy’s autobiography 999, a gesture the entertainer described at the time as deeply meaningful.
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Obasanjo served as Nigeria’s president from 1999 to 2007 and remains one of the country’s most influential political figures.
Mariam Balogun is a contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
