I Used To Be A Thief – Charly Boy

Veteran entertainer and activist Charly Boy has made shocking revelations about his troubled past. He recently had his say while speaking during an interview on Arise Prime Time, and Nigerians have been reacting.

Admitting that he engaged in white-collar crime and committed several silly mistakes in his youth, Charly Boy stated that he’ll always tell his life story without filtering out the embarrassing or controversial moments.

He added that his new book “999” reflects his life journey filled with stories about his mistakes, survival and redemption.

His words, “I’ve made mistakes in my life.

I’ve been a thief. I’ve done very risky things. I’ve done very stupid things, very foolish things. In fact, I have no business being here with you tonight, but I guess there’s a purpose for my life.

I was doing white-collar crime when I was in America. I was about 25 years old. I was doing a lot of stupid stuff. That’s why I say I’ve been there.

I don’t leave anything out. The only few things I left out were because I genuinely couldn’t remember them. Otherwise, everything is there.

I’ve been smart, I’ve been stupid, I’ve been foolish. Old things have passed away. This is a new beginning for me. All I want now is peace and tranquillity.

Before, I was always asking, ‘Where is the trouble? Let’s go there.’ Right now, I know how to shut off stress. I’m a sleep professor. I exercise, I watch what I eat, the company I keep and even what I watch on television because I don’t want anything disturbing my spirit.

I wanted to free a lot of men because we’ve been brainwashed into believing men don’t cry and shouldn’t talk about what they’re going through.

After my surgery, I spent almost two years speaking with complete strangers who called me for advice. They trusted me enough to tell me very intimate things.

No matter how dark the tunnel is, I still believe the salvation of this country lies in the hands of young people.”

WOW.