Charly Boy Reflects on Life as His Children Give Him a Taste of “Pepper”

Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy or Area Fada, has opened up about the irony of life, sharing that his children are now treating him the same way he once treated his own parents.

In a candid social media post, the veteran performer admitted that he gave his parents grief during his younger years and even went as far as “disowning” them at one point. Now, he says, his children are showing him “pepper,” a local term for giving him a hard time or being strict with him.

He wrote:
“This Life eh! I remember the wahala wey I give my parents, sotey I disowned dem. I come become Ajebutter wey turn to Ajepako. All my children don leave me jakpa come dey show me pepper. I guess you can say, what goes around comes around.”

Opinion: Life’s Ironic Lessons

Charly Boy’s reflection is a reminder that life often comes full circle. The same rebellious energy or strictness we sometimes direct at our elders may eventually return to us in unexpected ways.

While his tone is humorous and relatable, there’s a deeper message about empathy, patience, and the importance of valuing family relationships. Even someone as bold and unconventional as Charly Boy can’t escape life’s gentle ironies.

Fans have praised him for his honesty, with many finding comfort in knowing that even public figures navigate the same familial dynamics and generational challenges that most people experience. It’s a lighthearted yet profound reflection on karma, growth, and the ever-changing roles within a family.