Nigeria’s all time showbiz star, Charles Chukwuemeka
Oputa, popularly known as Charlie Boy , on Friday, said
smoking and drinking were not part of his lifestyle .
Charlie Boy , who is 64 years old on Friday, said this in an
exclusive interview with NAN in Abuja.
The maverick , who spoke on his lifestyle said “ I don’ t drink ,
I don ’ t smoke and I don’ t abuse my body.
“ I also engage in regular bodily exercise and this keeps me
smart and healthy .
“ I know that this may be hard for some persons to believe,
but one does not need those things to aspire as an artiste .
“ I stopped drinking and smoking so many years ago.
“ My father never smoked nor drink and he lived very
healthy for well over 90 years, and that is how I planned to
live . ”
Charlie Boy said that abstinence from alcohol and other
abusive substances was the secret to his fitness .
He explained further that being focused, resilient and
disciplined were among the attributes that kept him the
years amidst constant criticisms.
“ It is my focus , determination and discipline that has kept
me this far.
“ I believe that things should be done in the new way and
people should break away from the primitive ways of doing
things .
“ And I always stand for what I believe.
“ Trying to impress others and the pressure of paying
attention to peoples ’ opinion are some of the things that
breakdown people very early in life .
“ I am not under any pressure , so I look very strong and
younger than my age . ”
NAN reports that Charlie is known for his preferences for
make- up, braided hairstyles , tattoos, heavy jewelleries and
piercings .
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