Charly Boy is a popular figure in Nigeria. If not told, you would think he is still around 50 years old, because of his playfulness, liveliness and contributions to contemporary issues of Nigeria. See 10 interesting things about the Area Fada himself.

1. Charly Boy also called Area Fada real name is: Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa.

2. Charly Boy was born on 19th June, 1950.

3. Charly Boy is the second Son of former Supreme Court Judge - Justice Chukwudifu Oputa

4. Area Fada entered the music industry in 1982, and in 1984 independently released the highlife single Obodo GiriGiri

5. Charly Boy is Married to African-American Singer and former fashion designer Diane for more than 30 years. They have children together. Charly Boy who has been married before meeting Diane also has Children from his past relationships.

6. Charly Boy is part of the Social Movement campaign tagged "Our Mumu Don Do", whose core objective is to raise awareness around politics, governance to citizens of Nigeria. The Social Movement is also headed by Deji Adeyanju.

7. Charly Boy is known as an advocate of the masses as he has fought for the rights of the average Nigerian. He has on several occasions been tortured by the Nigerian police and the military for standing up to his country's government.