He added that 'luck' kept him alive. He recalled the traumatic experience of seeing lifeless bodies around him, mostly deaths from starvation. Charly Boy disclosed that he ate lizards for protein. The veteran singer lamented the harsh reality of the post-war era for the Easterners while praising the resilient spirit of the Igbos that saw them bounce back after the war. He wrote, '30th May. Biafran Day 'The Nigerian Civil War scandalized my Youth.
'Everyday was like one’s last. Even with some food relief from The Red Cross, some of us ate Lizards as our protein. It was hell. I will Never forget. 'By the time the war was over, our eastern Igbo brothers were all given £20 to rebuild their lives regardless of how many Billions they had before the war. 'Lessons Learnt:Life is about navigating through hardships, bouncing back from setbacks, and maintaining a positive outlook no matter the circumstances.