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Charly Boy
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Participations

12
Co-Producer
38
Songwriter
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Performer
1
Co-Performer
Bio
Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, with the stage name Charly Boy, also called Area Fada, is a multi-talented Nigerian artist who has made name for himself in various creative fields including music, television, acting, publishing and producing. He is considered one of Nigeria's most controversial entertainer. As an artist, Charly Boy has released several successful albums, including the political charged "1990," which earned mixed reviews and caused national controversy. Despite his controversial views and unconventional lifestyle, he remains an influential figure in Nigeria entertainment industry.
Discography
Albums7
Mumu Don Do?
Mumu Don Do?2020 • AlbumTracks: 1
24/7
24/72020 • AlbumTracks: 1
Poto Poto
Poto Poto2020 • AlbumTracks: 1
You Give Me Joy
You Give Me Joy2017 • AlbumTracks: 1
1990
19902015 • AlbumTracks: 6
Reality
Reality2015 • AlbumTracks: 6
U-Turn
U-Turn2015 • AlbumTracks: 5
EPs1
Area Fada
Area Fada2021 • EPTracks: 3
Singles5
Naija Matter
Naija Matter2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Puesto Para El Money
Puesto Para El Money2020 • SingleTracks: 1
God of Men (Fake Pastors)
God of Men (Fake Pastors)2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Only You
Only You2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Shayo Plenty
Shayo Plenty2010 • SingleTracks: 1
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