Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has celebrated the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze Oputa, to her female partner.
Charly Boy shared a video from the engagement ceremony on his Instagram page on Thursday, describing the couple as his “beautiful Princess and her Husband” while asking his followers to wish them well.
The entertainer, also known as Area Fada, accompanied the post with a brief message celebrating the couple and publicly acknowledging their relationship.
Adaeze also announced the engagement on her Instagram page, sharing a photograph of herself with her partner and revealing that they had taken the next step in their relationship.
“WE’RE ENGAGED!” she wrote, accompanying the announcement with the hashtag #mrsandmrs.
In her message, Adaeze expressed excitement about the future, highlighting her hopes for a life marked by love, laughter, personal growth and shared memories with her partner.
She also expressed optimism about what lies ahead for the couple, saying she was looking forward to the experiences they would build together.
The announcement has generated reactions on social media, with users expressing varying views about the engagement and Charly Boy’s public support for his daughter.
Charly Boy has for years maintained a highly visible public profile and has frequently spoken openly about his family, personal beliefs and social issues. His public celebration of Adaeze’s engagement has consequently attracted attention beyond the immediate family.
The engagement comes against Nigeria’s legal and social background surrounding same-sex relationships. Nigeria’s Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2013 prohibits same-sex marriage or civil unions and prescribes criminal penalties for certain conduct covered by the legislation. The public discussion surrounding same-sex relationships in Nigeria has therefore remained sensitive and contentious.
The reports of Adaeze’s engagement, however, concern a personal family announcement rather than any reported legal proceedings involving the couple.
Charly Boy’s decision to publicly celebrate the engagement has also placed the family moment within a broader conversation about parental acceptance, family relationships and changing social attitudes among Nigerians living at home and abroad.
The entertainer has previously attracted public attention for his unconventional approach to social issues and his willingness to discuss subjects that generate strong reactions.
For Adaeze, the announcement marks a personal milestone as she publicly shares her engagement with her followers and looks ahead to what she described as a lifetime together with her partner.
The couple’s engagement announcement has continued to generate discussion across social media, while Charly Boy’s message has made clear that he intends to publicly celebrate his daughter’s happiness.
As reactions continue, the development remains primarily a family and entertainment story, with the engagement drawing attention because of both the identities of those involved and the public nature of Charly Boy’s support.
