Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy, celebrated his daughter Adaeze’s engagement to her female partner by sharing a video on Instagram and calling them his “beautiful Princess and her Husband”. Adaeze also announced the engagement on Instagram with the hashtag #mrsandmrs and a heartfelt message about their future, which can be read in full in the referenced sources.
Public Reactions & Context
The news has generated mixed reactions on Nigerian social media:
- Charly Boy’s Support: Charly Boy, known for advocating personal liberties, continues to show strong support for his LGBTQ+ children, having previously embraced his openly lesbian daughter Dewy.
- Social Media Divide: Online responses are sharply divided between praise for his progressive parenting and criticism rooted in traditional and religious views on same-sex relationships in Nigeria
