In a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, veteran artist Charly Boy disclosed his pivotal role in diffusing a heated clash between Nigerian musician Eedris Abdulkareem and American rapper 50 Cent back in 2004.
Charly Boy revealed that he was in the midst of styling his hair when he received an urgent call from Abdulkareem, who reported being manhandled by 50 Cent’s bouncers. Without hesitation, Charly Boy immediately halted his grooming session and swiftly organized a formidable force of men on three thousand bikes.
The impromptu mobilization led Charly Boy and his team to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, the site of the altercation. Upon arrival, he was briefed by Abdulkareem on the situation and wasted no time confronting 50 Cent. Recounting the intense encounter, Charly Boy stated:
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This revelation adds a captivating chapter to the annals of Nigerian entertainment history, highlighting the unexpected intervention of Charly Boy in a clash that resonated across international borders. Tune in to The Honest Bunch Podcast for the full account of this gripping incident.
“Back then, if I was walking past the motorcycle park and I waved my hand, all the motorcyclists would follow me. So, I stormed the airport with almost 3000 bikes.”
“On getting to the airport, I asked Eedris to tell me what happened and he said he was booked for a show alongside 50 Cent and he went to sit in the first class in the plane where the rapper was and his bouncers asked him to leave that the first class space wasn’t for Nigerian artists but he refused, then they beat him up.
“They also beat his bouncer who tried to rescue him from them. 50 Cent was aware of what happened. After Eedris narrated his ordeal, I asked where 50 Cent was and they pointed to an SUV. So I went into the SUV to confront him.
“Already, 50 Cent’s security team was seeing the tension around the airport with the bike men moving around. I was also very high that day. I said to 50 Cent, ‘You are the one beating my people in their own country? You came to Nigeria and you are beating my people.’”