Charly Boy: I got gonorrhea at 12 after my nanny raped me

A legendary Nigerian music star, Charly Boy, has shared his traumatic childhood experiences in an interview with Muvmnt Studio, stating “I got gonorrhea at 12 after nanny raped me.”

According to the Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), the singer revealed that he was subjected to abuse by his nanny at a vulnerable age, but due to his innocence and naivety, he didn’t recognize the harm and exploitation at the time but instead saw it as pleasure.

He continued, ‘Tragically, this led to severe consequences, including contracting gonorrhea at just 12 years old.”

“I was also exposed to harmful environments, visiting brothels and engaging in destructive behaviors.”

Know more about Charly Boy

Charles Chukwuemeka popularly known as Charly Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, television presenter, and activist.

Early Life and Career of Charly Boy

Charles was born on June 19, 1955, in Oguta, Imo State, Nigeria. He is the son of Justice Chukwuemeka Oputa, former Supreme Court Justice

Charly Boy started his music career in 1982 with the group “Zero Noise”

Music Style and Success

Charly Boy started his music career in 1982 with the group “Zero Noise.” He is known for his unique blend of traditional Nigerian music and modern styles.  He released several albums, including “Nwata Miss,” “1990,” “Nwata Miss,” “Odudu,” and “Mother.”

Awards and Recognition received by Charly Boy

The legendary singer won the 1984 Fame Music Awards as the Best New Artist, the 1989 PMAN Music Awards (Song of the Year), and
nominee, 2004 Kora Awards as the Best African Artist.

Television and Radio

Chukwuemeka hosted popular TV shows including “The Charly Boy Show” and “Charly Boy Presents.” He is also a radio host on Cool FM and RayPower FM

Activism and Philanthropy

He advocates for human rights, social justice, and LGBTQ+ rights, founded “Love Foundation” supporting vulnerable children and women, and participated in #OccupyNigeria protests against fuel subsidy removal.

Personal Life of Charly Boy

Charly Boy is Married to Diane Oputa since 1974 and they have nine children

Legacy

The son of the Justice Oputa pioneered modern Nigerian music, influenced generations of Nigerian artists, and respected for his bold, unconventional style and activism.

Social Media

Charly Boy is present on X formerly Twitter @AreaFada1, Instagram: @AreaFada1, and on Facebook Charly Boy

What is Gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects both men and women, typically targeting the urethra (urine tube), Cervix (lower part of the uterus), rectum, and throat, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Symptoms

The symptoms of gonorrhea in men include burning sensation while urinating, yellowish or greenish discharge from the penis, painful or swollen testicles, and redness or swelling at the opening of the penis.

In women, the symptoms of gonorrhea include increased vaginal discharge or bleeding, painful urination, painful intercourse, and abdominal pain or cramping.

Asymptomatic Cases

Up to 50% of infected women and 10% of infected men show no symptoms.

Transmission

Gonorrhea is transmitted through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex and also from mother-to-child during childbirth.

Complications

The STD can lead to Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, epididymitis (testicle inflammation) in men, infertility, increased risk of HIV transmission, and gonococcal conjunctivitis (eye infection)

Diagnosis

It can be diagnosed through urine or swab tests and gram stain or culture.

Treatment

The disease can be treated with Antibiotics (usually dual therapy) and treatment of sexual partners.

Prevention

Condom use, monogamous relationships, regular STI testing, and vaccination against HPV (human papillomavirus) are all ways to prevent gonorrhea.

Epidemiology

There are over 500,000 reported cases annually in the US (CDC). It is mostly common among 15-24-year-olds with its
global prevalence of 106 million cases.

History

It was described by Hippocrates between 460-370 BCE and was named “gonorrhea” by Galen (129-216 CE).

Interesting Facts

Gonorrhea is also known as “the clap.”  It was once treated with heavy metals like mercury and its antibiotic resistance is increasing.

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