Charlyboy (Charles Oputa), the self acclaimed President and ‘Areafada’ of All Frustrated Nigerians, has confirmed that he has a running battle with prostate cancer, assuring his numerous fans however that the condition would not bulk him down.
Oputa opened the lid on his medical status recently when questioned on why he was absent, last Saturday, at the march for men programme, a prostate health awareness event held in Lagos.
The 72-year-old-artiste, who was billed to lead a march from Jibowu under bridge to Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere, Lagos was absent at the programme despite giving it wide publicity.
The strong supporter of Peter Obi and Dati Yusuf for president/vice-president, said that one out of four black men in the world today may likely have prostate cancer or enlargement or already having it.
He said, “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 96per cent 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 were screened because early detection is key to survival.“
Responding to whether he had prostate cancer or not, Charly Boy said, “Cancer no fear me, am beating this, watch me. You wey dey ask me question you don go check yourself? Prostrate Cancer is a number one killer for black peopleooo.”
