“I DON’T KNOW THEM” — OBASANJO REACTS TO DON JAZZY, CARTER EFE & POCO LEE, RECALLS CHANGING HIS PERCEPTION OF CHARLY BOY

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has sparked reactions following his appearance on comedian Isbae U’s popular interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask.During the episode, which aired on Saturday, September 19, 2026, Isbae U tested the former president’s knowledge of some popular Nigerian entertainers, including Carter Efe, Poco Lee and Don Jazzy.When asked if he knew Carter Efe, Obasanjo simply replied:«“I don’t know.”»Isbae U then asked if he knew Poco Lee.«“No,” Obasanjo responded.»When Don Jazzy’s name was mentioned, the former president reacted:«“Ha.”»Obasanjo then joked about the difference between the personalities known by him and those familiar to Isbae U.«“So, you know people that… That I don’t know.”»When Isbae U suggested that the entertainers might know Obasanjo even though he did not know them, the former president replied:«“Ah, well, maybe because they no be Important people, that’s why. That’s why the people you know, I don’t know.”»Obasanjo went on to mention Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, whom he said he knew personally.The conversation also turned to veteran entertainer Charly Boy, whose real name is Charles Oputa.Obasanjo revealed that his perception of Charly Boy changed after he witnessed the way the entertainer cared for his father, the late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa.Speaking about his initial impression of Charly Boy, Obasanjo said:«“When I first came to know Charly Boy, I had no iota of regard or respect for him.”»He explained that after visiting Justice Oputa and seeing Charly Boy caring for his father, he began to change his mind.«“So I started changing my mind about Charly Boy and until Justice Oputa died, Charly Boy took perfect care of him, looked after him, and he really behaved as a good child would to his father.”»According to Obasanjo, Charly Boy also cared for his mother, which further changed his perception of the entertainer.He added:«“He did the same to his mother… and then I started changing my mind. I changed my mind about him.”»Obasanjo also recalled asking Charly Boy about his unconventional public image.According to the former president, Charly Boy explained that his unusual style was connected to making money.Obasanjo recalled:«“He said, ‘Oh, those jaga jaga things that you see is to make money.’”»The former president concluded the discussion about Charly Boy with a humorous remark:«“So, now I like him a bit, not too much sha.”»Obasanjo’s appearance on Curiosity Made Me Ask has continued to generate attention, with viewers reacting to the unusual combination of the former president and Isbae U’s comedy-driven interview style.#Obasanjo #IsbaeU #CuriosityMadeMeAsk #CharlyBoy #DonJazzy #CarterEfe #PocoLee #EntertainmentNews #XanderXO