Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has sparked a fresh conversation on social media after celebrating the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze, to her female partner.
Charly Boy shared a video from the engagement ceremony on Instagram on Thursday, September 17, 2026, presenting the moment to his followers and asking them to wish the couple well.
In the caption accompanying the video, the entertainer described Adaeze’s partner as his “husband,” a move that quickly attracted widespread attention from social media users. The post soon became a subject of intense debate, with Nigerians expressing sharply different views in the comment section.
While some users offered words of support and congratulated the couple, many others criticised Charly Boy’s decision to publicly celebrate the relationship. Several commenters said they could not support a relationship between two women, reflecting the strong cultural and religious objections that same-sex relationships continue to face in Nigeria.
The reactions have once again placed Charly Boy at the centre of an online discussion about personal choices, family acceptance and social values.
Known for his unconventional personality and outspoken views, the veteran entertainer has built a reputation for challenging established social norms throughout his career. His latest post has therefore attracted considerable attention beyond the engagement itself.
Reports also indicate that Charly Boy responded to some of the reactions generated by his post, although the online conversation continued to attract both criticism and expressions of support.
The development comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s complex legal and social environment surrounding same-sex relationships. The Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2013 prohibits same-sex marriage and provides penalties for certain related activities. For many Nigerians, the engagement video has consequently become more than a celebrity family announcement, with the comment section turning into a wider debate over culture, religion, individual freedom and changing social attitudes.
Charly Boy has previously spoken publicly about criticism surrounding his lifestyle and appearance, often presenting himself as someone willing to challenge conventional expectations. For now, his daughter’s engagement remains the focus of intense online discussion, with Nigerians continuing to debate the entertainer’s decision to publicly celebrate the relationship.