Mr Charles Chukwuemeka popularly referred to as Charly Boy on Saturday disclosed that the late founder of the Champion Newspapers, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu was his first fan.<\/p>\n
Charly Boy made the disclosure during the Champion Newspapers Awards (2025) at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.<\/p>\n
The Newspapers’ management honoured 50 awardees including Charly Boy, who climbed the podium in recognition of their exceptional performances in both corporate sector and personal enterprises.<\/p>\n
Charly Boy, a prominent Nigerian singer, song writer, publisher and activist, won the Champion of the Voiceless of the Year Award.<\/p>\n
The Champion Newspapers\u2019 annual awards which has become one of Nigeria\u2019s most respected platforms for recognizing hard work and excellence brings together distinguished personalities from government, business, academia, traditional institutions, and the private sector including the diplomatic community to celebrate individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to national development.<\/p>\n
According to the management of Champion Newspapers Limited, this year\u2019s awards ceremony is designed to honour exemplary leadership, integrity, innovation, and service across various sectors of the Nigerian economy.<\/p>\n
Over the years, the Champion Awards have earned a reputation for identifying and celebrating foremost achievers whose works continue to inspire progress and national growth.<\/p>\n
In his remark, Charly Boy commended Champion Newspapers’ management for the award, saying he did not usually take award except he was convinced about its source.<\/p>\n
He said, “I would like to know who is behind it. And if it’s the question that comes to the big question mark, I’d rather decline it. Well, I’ve decided to attend this particular programme for one reason.”<\/p>\n
He recalled how the founder of the Champion Newspapers, Iwuanyawu intervened and resolved the issue when he disowned his parents.<\/p>\n
“I disowned my parents.’I didn’t send them any message.’ So, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu was the first fan of Charly Boy. He started me on this journey and I can never, ever, ever forget that. <\/p>\n
“So, I am here in memory of a great man who had helped me financially, emotionally, supported me through this journey.”<\/p>\n
In her welcome address, Group Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Champion Newspapers Limited, Dr. Mrs. Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, had noted that the annual awards remain a key aspect of Champion Newspapers\u2019 commitment to promoting excellence and accountability in both public and private life.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the Champion Awards, we recognize individuals and institutions whose dedication, vision and service have contributed significantly to the advancement of society. These awards celebrate not only success but also the values of hard work, integrity and patriotism,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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