According to Daily Post, Lere Olayinka, aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has slammed singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, over his recent comments about Lagos being “no man’s land.” Charly Boy had reacted to the renaming of a bus stop in Bariga—previously named after him—to “Olamide Baddo,” in honor of the music star Olamide. He criticized the move and said Lagos, like New York, belongs to everyone. “Lagos is a no man’s land,” he said, expressing frustration over what he saw as an erasure of his legacy.
But Olayinka wasn’t having it. In a post on X, he fired back: “If Lagos is no man’s land, then contest for the Oba of Lagos when the time comes. Try becoming the Oniru, Ojora, Oloto, or even Elegushi. Go ahead and claim any of those titles if they’re not rooted in Yoruba culture.” He mocked Charly Boy for ignoring the deep traditional and cultural foundations of Lagos, pointing out that these positions aren’t up for grabs by just anyone. “Sebi all these traditional titles are in your own language, not Yoruba?” he asked sarcastically.
The exchange reflects a deeper tension about identity, culture, and ownership in Lagos. Charly Boy’s message was about inclusivity and public space, but Olayinka’s response made it clear that, in his view, Lagos has cultural roots that must be respected. The clash quickly gained attention online, with some supporting Charly Boy’s stance on equality, while others echoed Olayinka’s defense of indigenous rights and tradition.
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