Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa, better known as CharlyBoy, has revealed that he released his latest single ‘God of Men’ to warn Nigerians against the gimmicks of ‘fake clerics’ in the society.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, the 68-year-old explained that he chose the title ‘God of Men’, realising that many Nigerians ‘worship religious leaders.’
CharlyBoy featured rapper Falz in the song with Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze, playing the role of a ‘fake pastor’.
“There are many genuine clerics out there but the ones that are out to scam Nigerians need to be called out and exposed,” he said.
“How can a pastor instruct his members to eat grass and they will obey or make them lie down and then he will walk on them.
“Many Nigerians have been carried away by fake prophecies and all sort of manipulations in the name of religion, and it is time someone tells them to wake up.”
CharlyBoy, who released his debut highlife album over three decades ago, said he had decided to use music as a tool to inspire ordinary Nigerians, drive societal change and value re-awakening.
“Music has been my age-long passion and this time, I am using it to awake the consciousness of all Nigerians, no matter where they are towards a better society,” he said.
