Charly Boy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charly Boy
Occupation	World Music Singer
Date Of Birth	Jun 19, 1951(1951-06-19)
Age	73
Birthplace	Port Harcourt
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Rivers State
Horoscope	Gemini

Charly Boy Biography

Charly Boy is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on June 19, 1951 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Nigerian performer who is well-known for songs that are politically charged, such as “Nwata Miss” and for being the judge of Nigerian Idol. He has been controversial in his native country due to his embracing of androgyny, as well as his critiques against the conservative Nigerian government.

The questioning about government officials in the Nigerian government has been a source of comparison between him and His questioning of the Nigerian government has led to comparisons between himself and Fela Kuti…

Although Charly Boy had released a highlife album in 1982 (he was nearly denied a record deal due to his unconventional appearance until he was introduced to managing director Ton Seysener, with whom he would later on closely work together in realizing the musical beach extravaganza Lekki Sunsplash.) He attained greater success with the 1985 Polygram Nigeria release of Nwata Miss, which included the title track. His most popular album was 1990 – the title was a reference to Nigeria’s corrupt military government which was expected to hand over power to civilians in that year, although civilian rule did not start until 1999). 1990 earned Charly Boy mixed reviews due to its political nature and caused national controversy, and a number of radio stations refused to play the title track. Despite this, 1990 was one of Nigeria’s best-selling albums of 1988, and Charly Boy was credited with using his music to stand up to his government, a lá Fela Kuti.

Charly Boy’s music has always been a national talking-point. Among the tracks on the album “1990” was “Big Bottom”, a tribute to the female derriere. In most Nigerian states it was denied airplay on radio due to its somewhat rauncy lyrics. The accompanying video, deemed ahead of its time, features Charly Boy’s wife Diane as a woman with a generous posterior who is a guest at Charly Boy’s wedding; as she bends over during the ceremony, the groom turns around to stare at her rear, to the annoyance of his bride. Other features of the video were members of the public who are unaware that their buttocks are on camera, and a woman in a bikini-top dancing provocatively. The “Big Bottom” video was later banned from television, and later denied airplay by the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission on the grounds of obscenity .

He married singer Diane Oputa in 1979. He has four children: Dominique, Adaeze, Charles, Yvonne and Anwuli.

Charly Boy Net Worth

Charly Boy is one of the richest World Music Singer from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charly Boy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He initially wanted to be priest, but was unable to attend seminary within a year. He emigrated back to United States to study law when he was a teenager.

He was once interviewed by Nigerian president Ibrahim Babangida on the political talk show Zoom Time.

Charly Boy, born Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, 19 June 1951 (also spelt Charlie Boy and known as CB, His Royal Punkness, and Area Fada), is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, television presenter, publisher, producer and one of Nigeria’s most controversial entertainers, best known for his alternative lifestyle, political views, and media productions, most notably The Charly Boy Show. He has been president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, and in 2011 an Idol Series judge.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Charly Boy Dating?

According to our records, Charly Boy is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Charly Boy’s is not dating anyone.

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Like its predecessor, The Charly Boy Kiddies Show failed to gain sponsors, and was subsequently cancelled. However, in 2010, Charly Boy established The Charly Boy Kiddies Affair in Abuja, which aimed to boost the potential of Nigerian children.

Facts & Trivia

Charly Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Charly Boy celebrates birthday on June 19 of every year.

In 2012, Charly Boy threatened to take legal action against two national newspapers (The Saturday Mirror and the Daily Independent) after it was reported that he was gay and a member of The Illuminati; he allegedly disclosed this in an interview with entertainment writer Ed Jatto. Later, in another interview with the Nigerian Vanguard, he stated “‘I’m not concerned about name calling, but the way and manner in which we apply professionalism in whatever we are doing. If I’m gay, I will fight for the right of homosexuals. I am not gay and I am not part of any organisation called [The Illuminati] in any way, shape or form. I have never had problems with whatever the press writes about me. But these publications have gone beyond the boundaries.”

Is Charly Boy still married?

Nigerian music veteran Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has hinted at divorce from his wife Lady Dianne after 45 years of marriage. The music star made this known via his Twitter page on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Who is Charly Boy in Nigeria?

Charly Boy, born Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, 19 June 1950 (also known as CB, His Royal Punkness, and Area Fada), is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, television presenter, actor, publisher, and producer.

How old is Charly Boy now?

72 years (June 19, 1950)

Is Charly a boy Igbo?

Charly Boy is Igbo by tribe. Date Of Birth, Birthday, Age: Charly Boy was born on 19 June 1950.

Who is Charly Boy's father?

Chukwudifu Oputa