This article is about the Nigerian musical artist. For the American rapper, see Chalie Boy.
Charly Boy
Background information
Birth name
Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa
Also known as
CB, His Royal Punkness, Area Fada[1]
Born
(1950-06-19) 19 June 1950 (age 73) Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Genres
Afro pop, Afrobeat, highlife
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter, television presenter, internet personality
Years active
1982–present
Musical artist
Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa (born 19 June 1950), popularly known as Charly Boy is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, television presenter, actor, and producer. He is known for his alternative lifestyle, political views, and media productions. Charly Boy is the host of The Charly Boy Show, 2011 judge for Nigerian Idol, and served as president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria.
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Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa (born 19 June 1950), popularly known as CharlyBoy is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, television presenter, actor, and producer...
made an entry into the Nigerian Entertainment scene as regulars on The CharlyBoy Show, a television programme in the 90s, after which they released their...
to work with the likes of Mr Raw, Flavour N'abania, Bracket, Dr Alban, CharlyBoy among others. His production credits include hits like "Baby Oku" by Flavour...
entertainment and became an entertainer on the CharlyBoy (A comedy skit) Show which was a reality show about CharlyBoy. Her acting career came into limelight...
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In season two, Maikori was replaced with CharlyBoy as a judge. In season three, Femi Kuti replaced Charly. In season four, Darey, Nneka, and Dede Mabiaku...
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and featured in a commercial for the brand with Yvonne Chaka Chaka, CharlyBoy, and Femi Kuti. After Ogholi left the Nigerian music scene in 1990 she...
at corporate events, appearing on television shows with Patrick Doyle, CharlyBoy, and Danladi Bako, and making cameo appearances on radio shows with Bisi...
activism attracted widespread support from various artists, including CharlyBoy, who lambasted Nigeria's reluctance to pay royalties when songs are broadcast...
"Another Story". Other artistes that graced the celebration includes CharlyBoy, Sauti Sol, Labaja, King Sunny Ade, Efe and a host of other afrobeat musicians...
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Avon. It was discovered that a "The Crying Boy" picture was found intact lying beside the pensioner's charred body. One of the firemen who dealt with the...
concentrate on other commitments, and was replaced by singer-publisher CharlyBoy. International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 (Nigeria) International...
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Charly Coombes (born 27 December 1980) is an American-born English singer/songwriter, musician and producer based in Brazil. In 2004 Charly joined Sleaford...
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for her crack addiction. Charly was largely raised by his grandparents. According to his mother, his grandmother taught Charly her strong religious values...