Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popular known as **Charly Boy** (Area Fada), has spoken out in defense of his daughter, Adaeze, following her recent engagement to her female partner.

 

The announcement, which was shared on social media alongside engagement photos, sparked mixed reactions online. Addressing critics, the 76-year-old activist and media icon made it clear that he fully supports his daughter's right to choose her own path to happiness.

 

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### "She Has Already Lived Enough Life to Know Herself"

 

Responding to unsolicited advice and internet backlash, Charly Boy pointed out that at 50 years old, Adaeze is a fully mature adult, a mother of five, and a great-grandmother who does not need anyone dictating how she should live.

 

> *"How you wan tell 50-year-old woman how to live her life? At that age, she don already live enough life to know herself. As a father, I fit advise. I fit talk my mind. But I no get remote control for another adult’s life."*

 

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### Overcoming Past Struggles

 

Charly Boy also touched on his daughter's history, revealing that Adaeze went through a difficult previous marriage before finding peace and love in her current relationship.

 

> *"She gave me 5 grandchildren and a great-grandson, and for that and many other reasons, she will always be my daughter. She was in a marriage where she see pepper. Na after she commot dia she jumped into dis one. I no fit choose her happiness for her."*

 

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### "At the End of the Day, Na Love Remain"

 

Reflecting on his own life and unconventional career path, Charly Boy emphasized that just as his late father could not stop him from becoming "Area Fada," he has no right to control his daughter’s personal life choices.

 

**Key Highlights from Charly Boy's Statement:**

 

* **Fatherly Love:** Reaffirmed that Adaeze will always remain his daughter regardless of public opinion or her life decisions.

* **Freedom of Choice:** Emphasized that every adult deserves the personal liberty to pursue their own peace and contentment.

* **Final Message:** Encouraged everyone to live their truth and allow others to find their own happiness, stating, *"At the end of the day, na love remain."*