By Desire Emmanuel
Maverick musician and television presenter, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on Tuesday, December 30, celebrated 46 years of his marriage to Dianne Oputa, also known as Lady Dianne, saying they have decided to die in the marriage and nothing can stop them.
Charly Boy got married to Dianne, an African-American former dancer and fashion designer in December 1979 and the marriage, which has weathered various storms, has remained despite all odds.
While writing about the 46 years of their togetherness, Charly Boy, also known as Area Fada, who claims to be 74 years old, as he said he was born on June 19, 1951, added that no marriage is made in heaven.
He wrote: “When people see me and my wife of 46 years, dem go think say we are stupidly in love. Humm, it’s not like dat ooo.
“Some go say, it’s good to marry your friend. Some go say, this na how I want my marriage to be, referring to our longevity.
“True true, no marriage is made in heaven. I emphasise that successful unions require hard work, commitment and cultivation on earth, no union is divinely perfect from the start.
“Marriage is a fragile thing that can easily crack. It is something built through effort, not just found.
“Make una no dey look us like say we are free of problems ooooo. As I dey so, I am a champion manager, even when sometimes wey I no dey feel am again, I keep pushing.
“Anyway, for us, we have decided to both die here. Na over try dey worry me.”
