Daily Post Nigeria ‘Iwuanyanwu rescued my career after I disowned my parents’ – Charly Boy Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Entertainment ‘Iwuanyanwu rescued my career after I disowned my parents’ – Charly Boy Published on July 26, 2024 By Matthew Atungwu Musician and activist Charly Boy has said that the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, helped him to rescue his music career in 1981 when he returned to Nigeria from the United States. Charly Boy stated this in a tribute to the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 years Charly Boy said after disowning his parents for not supporting his music dreams, he met Iwuanyanwu in his village, Oguta, and received an unexpected gift of $8,000, adding that the generous act enabled him to establish a studio in his village and kickstart his career. He expressed his gratitude, saying Iwuanyanwu was the first Nigerian to believe in and support his dreams.
He highlighted the importance of legacy, touching lives, and inspiring others, and thanked Iwuanyanwu for his kindness, calling him “Biggest bros/father.” “When I returned from the USA 1981, all I had was a dream as a broke Ass Charly Boy wanna be. “It was Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who accidentally met me in my village Oguta, after I disowned my parents for not buying into my dreams.
“He dashed me $8.000 at the time. I almost fainted.
Dat gave me the impetus to build the Brand.