Compassion Campaign: Charles Oputa Leads the Charge to Save Actor Tom Njemanje

— A Call for Brotherhood, A Call to Action

By: Al Humphrey Onyanabo

Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, the maverick artist, activist, and unrelenting voice for social change, has once again put humanity before everything. This time, he is making a deeply personal and emotional plea to save the life of Nollywood’s beloved actor, Tom Njemanje, who is battling prostate complications and urgently needs millions for surgery.

Oputa, who is the founder of the Charly Boy Foundation—a nonprofit organization focused on creating awareness about prostate health and supporting vulnerable Nigerian men—has come forward not just as an advocate but as someone who understands the agony first-hand.

“I have had two prostate surgeries myself,” he said in a heartfelt statement. “So I know the pain. I know the fear. I know the emotional and physical drain. Tom is going through that now, and we must not let him walk alone.”

With urgency in his voice, Charles Oputa is spearheading a nationwide fundraising campaign. His call is simple but powerful: if 10,000 men each contribute just N1,000, they will not only save Tom Njemanje’s life but also offer him a fighting chance at post-surgical recovery and dignity.

“To show I’m serious, I’m opening the door with my own N100,000,” he declared. “And I’m calling on all my friends, fellow entertainers, community leaders, and every Nigerian with a heart to join me. Together, let’s keep Tom alive.”

The Charly Boy Foundation, through its Men’s Health Awareness Drive, has been a strong voice in tackling the stigma around prostate cancer and encouraging early testing and treatment. The foundation runs mobile screening outreaches in rural communities, holds public campaigns, and partners with labs to bring testing closer to the grassroots. It recently launched a bold new initiative to work with volunteer community groups across Nigeria to organize local men’s gatherings where free prostate tests are offered and awareness is raised.

“We are in the middle of a silent epidemic,” Oputa warned. “Too many of our men are dying in silence because they don’t talk about their health. That’s why we started this foundation—not just to talk, but to act.”

Tom Njemanje, a familiar and likeable face on Nigerian screens, has brought laughter and meaning to millions. Now, it’s time for the nation to give back to him.

This isn’t just about one man. It’s about brotherhood. It’s about saving lives. It’s about making sure no Nigerian man walks alone in pain.

Donations can be made to the account below.
Account Name: Tom Njemanje:
Bank Name: Access Bank;
Account No: 1489571140

Let’s rally. Let’s give. Let’s save Tom.

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