Charly Boy Stands by Daughter Following Same-Sex Engagement Announcement
Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has publicly defended his daughter Adaeze following backlash over her engagement to her female partner.
A Father’s Defense: “I Have No Remote Control Over an Adult’s Life”
Rather than shying away from the public scrutiny, the Area Fada addressed critics directly on social media. He emphasized that his 50-year-old daughter is fully capable of choosing her own path in life.
“How you wan tell 50-year-old woman how to live her life? At that age, she don already live enough life to know herself. As a father, I fit advise, but I no get remote control for another adult’s life.” — Charly Boy
Charly Boy noted that Adaeze had previously endured a difficult marriage before finding peace in her current relationship. He added that she has given him five grandchildren and a great-grandson, stressing that his love and support for her remain unconditional.
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│ • Respect for Autonomy: Charly Boy insists parents │
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Echoes of Personal History
Drawing a direct parallel to his own journey, Charly Boy recalled how his late father, Supreme Court Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, could not stop him from forging his identity as the unconventional artist the public knows today.
“My own father couldn’t stop me from becoming Charly Boy,” he stated. “So who am I to stand in front of my daughter and try to control the life she has chosen for herself?”
Social Media Reactions
The singer’s response sparked a divide across social media platforms:
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Supportive Fans: Many praised his maturity, parenting style, and emphasis on empathy and personal freedom.
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Critics: Others pointed to legal and cultural norms surrounding same-sex relationships in Nigeria.
Unfazed by the divide, Charly Boy concluded his message with a call for peace and self-acceptance:
“Everybody deserve the freedom to pursue their own happiness… At the end of the day, na love remain. Make everybody live their truth.”
