Veteran singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has spoken on his experience during the Nigerian civil war.
Charly Boy stated that the war scandalized his youth.
He claimed that after the war ended, Igbos were given £20 to rebuild their lives.
The veteran singer recalled the traumatic experience of seeing lifeless bodies around him, mostly dead from starvation.
He shared his experience on his X handle on Thursday while commemorating Biafran Day and honouring the fallen heroes.
He lamented that “luck” kept him alive.
Charly Boy disclosed that he ate lizards for protein.
The veteran singer lamented the harsh reality of the post-war era for the Easterners while praising the resilient spirit of the Igbos that saw them bounce back after the war.
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