SAD! Charly Boy Opens Up About His Battle With Prostate Cancer

Nigerian actor, singer, provocateur, and media personality Charles Oputa popularly known to many as Charly Boy and to his dedicated fans as Area Fada is one entertainer that has been a real trailblazer in the entertainment industry and even beyond. Charly Boy who recently starred in King of Boys: The Return of the King has had an illustrious career and been an advocate of health and wellness over the last couple of years.

Now, according to The Vanguard, Charly Boy is fighting his own personal battle with his health. According to reports, Charly Boy was supposed to lead a men's march last Saturday in Lagos to bring awareness to prostate health, however he was a no show. The march was supposed to go from Jibowu to Teslim Balogum Stadium and the singer's absence at the event definitely got tongues wagging and the rumor mill spinning. Now, according to The Vanguard report, contact has been made with Charly Boy and the news is very sad to hear. Here's what Charly Boy reportedly said .

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According to The Vanguard report, when contacted about the reports that he too may be dealing with prostate cancer hence he's no-show at the march, Charly Boy said:

What do you want to hear? What do you want me to tell you? Do you want to hear that I have prostate cancer or that I don’t have it. So I have it and am not going down without a fight. This will not cramp my style so biko don’t feel sorry for me. Life happens. My life has been one big fight. Fight for my independence, fighting not to let anyone kill my dreams, fighting for the underdogs and the masses who even sometimes fight me back. So am used to hard life, what can I say?

Well, let me warn you: one out of four black men in the world today may likely have prostate cancer or enlargement or already having it. And as you know, these men are two times likely to die from it. Nevertheless, there’s 96% survival rate if it is screened and detected early. I feel concerned for black men like me. This is why I joined and promoted the prostate cancer awareness initiative by Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation in which over 1000 men where screened because early detection is key to survival.

Cancer no fear me, am beating this, watch me. U wey dey ask me question you don go check yourself? Prostrate Cancer is a number one killer for black people ooo.

Wow! This life. You will beat this Charly Boy. My prayers and all our prayers are behind you. This is such heartbreaking news to me. It's good to see that even from his words alone, that strength and youthful spirit seems to not have left him even through this battle. We wish you fast recovery and long health Charly Boy. Let me know your thoughts about this by leaving a comment either below or on my Jide Okonjo Facebook post.

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