Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and social activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly and fondly known as Charly Boy, has sparked conversations online after revealing that he is currently on the lookout for a suitable wife for his 46-year-old son. The entertainer, who has never shied away from speaking openly about family matters, took to his official pages on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram on Friday to make the announcement, adding detailed information about his son and the qualities he is seeking in a prospective daughter-in-law.
In the lengthy post, Charly Boy explained that his son, a master’s degree holder who stands at 5ft 11ins tall, was previously married but is now divorced, and as a result, has seemingly developed a fear of women. The Area Fada, as he is also popularly called, stressed that he was determined to find him the right partner — someone who will not only complement him but also restore his confidence in marriage and family life.
The entertainer went on to set specific criteria, insisting that only women from “good homes with humble beginnings” should apply. He also made it clear that “authentic graduates” were a non-negotiable requirement for consideration. In his words, Charly Boy wrote: “My people, I still dey look for wife for dis my son. E don marry once, divorce. Now, e be like say e dey fear woman. Biko, if you’re from a good home with humble beginnings, DM me. He is coming next month. He is a master’s degree holder, age 46, 5ft 11ins, very humble. If you’re not an authentic graduate don’t bother. I need to tie him to Nigeria.”
He further revealed that his son, described as gentle and “very humble”, would be returning to Nigeria next month, and expressed his desire to “tie him to Nigeria” through marriage, possibly hinting that he wants him to settle down at home instead of abroad. This statement not only highlighted his commitment as a father but also showcased his characteristic humor and frankness in addressing sensitive family issues.
Unsurprisingly, the revelation has since stirred a storm of reactions online. While some netizens praised the singer for openly stepping in to help his son find love again, others questioned why a grown 46-year-old man would need his father’s intervention to secure a wife. A section of fans also found humor in Charly Boy’s candid approach, turning the revelation into a topic of lighthearted debate across social media platforms.
Reactions as Charly Boy hunts wife for son
maureenlanky noted: “Hello Charly, How many kids has he got? What’s the relationship with the mum and kids now? Is he still damaged, if yes, he needs to go heal. So he can be able to live and love again. We all might not have been through a divorce but we have gone through a phase in life and some of us are healed from it so he needs it. Bad divorce is not the end of life.”
just_jessycute stated: “Arranged marriage is that you???”
ojiugoanyaeji quizzed: “Hahaha, why is he afraid of a woman?😂😂😂 is he not man enough?”
bakerebika penned: “I for ask my sister to send you dm but this guy too handsome o, he go break her heart.😩.”
ojiugoanyaeji added: “I have someone. A single mother of one and a single lady of the same age.”
salome_global_servic said: “He looks responsible like his grandpa 😍.”
The post has continued to trend, with many waiting to see if Charly Boy’s bold matchmaking effort will yield the kind of love story he envisions for his son.