Maverick showbiz maestro and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on Saturday gave out his first daughter, Adaeze Oputa, in marriage to Metu Anu, both from Imo State.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the duo tied the knot at a traditional wedding held at the bride father’s home, situated on Charly Boy Boulevard in Gwarimpa, Abuja.
The marriage rite was followed by a grand reception at the popular Evelyn Event Centre, which hosted celebrities both from within and outside the entertainment industry.
Government functionaries and heads of organisations, including a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, were in attendance.
Veteran Nollywood actors, Francis Duru and Nkem Owoh, were the Masters of Ceremony.
In a chat with NAN on the sideline, Charly Boy expressed delight and wished the young couple a happy married life.
He said: “It is a thing of joy and pride for a father to see his daughter get married, and I wish them well as they begin a new journey together.
“I advice them to build friendship and deeper love for each other as husband and wife.”
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