Charly Boy celebrates daughter’s engagement to female partner

Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has celebrated the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze Oputa, to her female partner. The veteran entertainer shared a video from the engagement ceremony on his Instagram page on Thursday, September 17, 2026, expressing his support for the couple and asking his followers to wish them well. Sharing the video, Charly Boy described Adaeze and her partner as his “beautiful Princess and her Husband.” He wrote, “My beautiful Princess and her Husband. Folks, wish dem well for me.” Adaeze also publicly announced the engagement on her Instagram page by sharing a photograph of herself with her partner. She captioned the post, “WE’RE ENGAGED!” and accompanied it with the hashtag #mrsandmrs. Expressing excitement about the future, Adaeze wrote about her hopes for a lifetime of love, laughter, growth and shared memories with her partner. The announcement has since generated reactions on social media, with users expressing different opinions about the engagement. Charly Boy, also known as Area Fada, has over the years remained one of Nigeria’s most outspoken entertainers, frequently attracting public attention for his views on social issues and his unconventional public persona. The latest development has also drawn renewed attention to his relationship with his daughter and his decision to publicly celebrate her engagement. In a follow-up interaction with a critic on social media, Charly Boy defended his daughter after the user questioned her relationship choices. Responding to the comment, the entertainer revealed that Adaeze is a mother of six and said one of her children had made him a great-grandfather. “She has 6 children, and one made me a great-grandfather. It's her life,” he replied. His response further highlighted his position that his daughter is an adult capable of making her own personal decisions. The engagement announcement comes amid continuing reactions online, with some social media users supporting the couple while others have expressed disapproval. However, Charly Boy has publicly celebrated the occasion and asked his followers to wish his daughter and her partner well.