Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, better known as Charly boy, was born on June 19, 1950.
He is a multi-talented Nigerian individual, being a singer-songwriter, television presenter, actor, publisher, activist, and producer.
He is widely recognized as one of Nigeria’s most controversial entertainers, mainly due to his unconventional lifestyle, political beliefs, and various media projects, notably The Charly Boy Show.
Additionally, he has held the position of president in the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria and served as a judge on the Idol Series in 2011.
REAL FACTS ABOUT CHARLES CHUKWUEMEKA OPUTA
FULL NAME: Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa
DATE OF BIRTH: June 19, 1950
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nigeria
OCCUPATION: singer-songwriter, television presenter, actor, publisher, activist and producer.
WIFE: Diane Oputa 
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, is the second son of the late Supreme Court Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, was born on June 19, 1950.
He relocated to the United States, where he pursued higher education and obtained a degree in Communications.
CAREER
In 1982, Charly Boy launched a highlife album, which gained more popularity when his album Nwata Miss was released by Polygram Nigeria in 1985.
His most popular album, titled ‘1990’, gained its popularity due to its reference to Nigeria’s corrupt military government, which was expected to transition to civilian rule in that year (although it didn’t happen until 1999).
The song on the album sparked controversy, leading to some radio stations refusing to play it.
However, despite the controversy, it became one of the best-selling albums of the year.
In recent years, Charles has collaborated with his cousin, Dr. Alban, on several popular songs such as ‘Carolina’ and ‘Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner’.
They also recorded songs like ‘Commercial Waste’ and ‘Work Work Africa’.
Charly Boy’s preference for feminine styles, including make-up, relaxed and braided hairstyles, and women’s clothing, has always caused controversy among Nigerians.
In the late 1980s, Charly Boy, with the help of stylist and fellow singer/songwriter Tyna Onwudiwe, created a new image for himself.
This new persona included attire from the punk era, such as leather jackets and boots, as well as images of himself on powerbikes.
He also sported a mohawk, which he would dye in various colors. Additionally, he took a new direction in music by combining African pop and Afrobeat.
He quickly gained the unofficial nickname His Royal Punkness and subsequently had to change the name of his residence in Lagos to The Punk Palace.
In the late 1990s, Charly Boy started sporting dreadlocks and embraced a gothic appearance, getting piercings and tattoos.
These modifications were disapproved by society, who saw them as Satanic and occult.
However, he decided to shave off his dreadlocks in 2014.
One of Charly Boy’s most popular TV shows was ‘The Charly Boy Show’.
He also hosted ‘The Charly Boy Kiddies Show’ and ‘Zoom Time’.
In 2011, he took over as a judge on ‘Nigerian Idol’, replacing Audu Maikori.
Charly Boy is the founder of New Waves Productions and the publisher of The Charly Boy Magazine, which he launched in 2010.
During an interview, he vehemently denied any connections with the Illuminati and even threatened to sue two publications for falsely claiming he was a member.
He also denounced the publications for labeling him as gay.
PERSONAL LIFE
Charly Boy is presently in a marital union with Diane Oputa, an African-American singer and former fashion designer. They share children together.
Additionally, he had been married before and has children from his previous marriage. 
