Veteran Nigerian music entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has addressed the controversy surrounding his sexuality.
Speaking during a recent interview with reality star, Uriel Oputa, Charly Boy explained that he is not gay.
The ‘Area Fada’ said that he has a feminine side which he calls Linda.
He stated that if he were gay, he would be championing the fight for gay rights in Nigeria.
He said, “I’ve a feminine side I called Linda. And I remember when I was doing the Charly Boy show, I had this character I always played called Miss Zigizigi. I picked that up when I was in the United States.
“So I’ve my feminine ways and sometimes I can get confusing if you really don’t know who I am. A lot of people have said I am gay.
“I could be but I am not. Because if I was gay I will be carrying my placards going around and fighting for gay rights.”
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