Veteran singer and activist Charly Boy has opened up about his complex and often strained relationship with his late father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, a former Supreme Court Justice. In a candid conversation on the ‘With Chude’ podcast, Charly Boy revealed that his non-conformist nature clashed with his father’s strict, authoritarian upbringing.

Reflecting on their turbulent relationship, Charly Boy noted that although they had their differences, he ultimately learned valuable lessons from his father’s teachings. He explained that his rebellious streak began at home, where he constantly challenged his father’s rigid rules.

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“My issues with the status quo began at home,” Charly Boy shared. “I often questioned why my father dictated everything—when to eat, pray, and do this or that. I grew sick and tired of it.”

Despite his rebellious nature, Charly Boy acknowledged that his father instilled in him the desire to question and challenge authority, a trait that shaped his activism. However, it also led to many confrontations. “I was whipped and punished the most among my siblings because I refused to obey blindly. Ironically, it was my father who encouraged us to question everything, yet I was punished for doing just that.”

Charly Boy revealed that their relationship remained difficult until later in life when both began to appreciate each other’s personalities. “We didn’t agree on much, and for a long time, we didn’t really like each other. It wasn’t until he grew older that we started to see the beauty in our differences.”

Ultimately, Charly Boy admitted that the lack of understanding between them prevented him from bonding with his father. “He didn’t know who I was, and I didn’t know who he was either,” he concluded.