- Charly Boy is publicly searching for a wife for his 46-year-old, divorced son.
- The desired partner should come from a good home, have humble beginnings, and be a genuine graduate.
- Charly Boy’s son holds a Master’s degree, is humble, and 5ft 11ins tall.
- The singer wants to “tie his son to Nigeria” upon his return next month.
- Charly Boy has openly shared personal challenges, including past marital and health struggles.
- The appeal is made via social media, with clear instructions for interested women.
Nigerian music legend Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has gone public in search of a life partner for his 46-year-old son. Posting on both Instagram and Twitter, the veteran entertainer shared images of his son while outlining his expectations for a potential bride.
Charly Boy emphasized that interested women must come from respectable backgrounds and possess genuine academic qualifications. He described his son as humble, educated with a Master’s degree, standing at 5ft 11ins, and previously divorced. The singer made it clear that the matchmaking is part of his plan to “tie him to Nigeria” when his son returns to the country next month.
The entertainer has openly discussed his past difficulties with women, attributing them in part to personal challenges he has faced over the years. Beyond this, Charly Boy is a prostate cancer survivor and has publicly expressed gratitude for the support of his family and medical team.
His family life has faced public scrutiny before. In 2022, Charly Boy hinted at potential separation from his wife, Diane Oputa, over marital strain, though they reconciled. He has also shared painful experiences from his youth, including being assaulted by a caregiver and contracting an illness as a child.
Despite past struggles, Charly Boy remains focused on family and is actively seeking a suitable partner for his son, making his appeal to social media followers both direct and highly specific.
