Veteran musician and media personality, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has opened up about his battle with mental health.
The 75-year-old shared on Instagram that a recent trip to Europe, intended to last three weeks, was cut short after just ten days. He explained that while the journey was meant to help him recharge, he felt compelled to return to Nigeria despite the pressures that often weigh on him at home.
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Charly Boy admitted that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, describing his experience as a reminder that depression is real and not a matter to be dismissed. He stressed that unlike himself, many Nigerians do not have the privilege of escaping their struggles.
He urged greater openness around mental health, warning against treating it as weakness or taboo.
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