Charly Boy

Charly Boy, born Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, 19 June 1950 (also known as CB, His Royal Punkness, and Area Fada), is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, television presenter, actor, publisher, activist and producer. One of Nigeria's most controversial entertainers, he is best known for his alternative lifestyle, political views, and media productions, most notably The Charly Boy Show. He has served as president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, and in 2011 was an Idol Series judge.

This article is about the Nigerian musical artist. For the American rapper, see Chalie Boy.

Charly Boy
Background information
Birth nameCharles Chukwuemeka Oputa
Born (1950-06-19) 19 June 1950
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
GenresAfro pop, Afrobeat, highlife
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, journalist, producer, Idol series judge
Years active1982–present
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