Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy or Area Fada, has celebrated the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze, to her female partner.
The music icon shared his reaction to the family development on Instagram on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Charly Boy posted a video showing moments from the engagement ceremony and appeared pleased as he celebrated the milestone involving his daughter.
Charly Boy sends message to couple
Alongside the video, the veteran entertainer expressed his happiness and called on his followers to extend their good wishes to the couple.
In a brief caption accompanying the post, he wrote:
“My beautiful Princess and her Husband. Folks, wish dem well for me”
His public celebration of the engagement has since attracted significant attention online, with social media users sharing different opinions about the development.
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Nigerians react to Charly Boy’s post
The entertainer’s post generated a wave of reactions, particularly because the engagement involves two women.
Several commenters expressed disapproval, reflecting the strong social and legal opposition to same-sex relationships in Nigeria. Others, however, either offered support or adopted a neutral position in the discussion.
Charly Boy’s history of unconventional views
Charly Boy has remained one of Nigeria’s most unconventional entertainers and public figures throughout his decades-long career.
The Area Fada has frequently attracted public attention for his views, lifestyle and willingness to challenge established social conventions.
His decision to publicly celebrate his daughter’s engagement has therefore triggered another round of debate among Nigerians on social media, with reactions ranging from criticism to expressions of support.
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