{
  "id": 9866975,
  "title": "My daughters don’t need approval to be lesbians — Charly Boy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/my-daughters-dont-need-approval-to-be-lesbians-charly-boy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T00:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/my-daughters-dont-need-approval-to-be-lesbians-charly-boy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran entertainer and social commentator, Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy, has shared that he embraced his daughters' choice to be lesbians, prioritizing their happiness over his personal preferences. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Charly Boy addressed the criticism he received on social media regarding his daughters' sexuality. He explained that his decision was rooted in love and a belief that adult children are not under parental control. The entertainer revealed that his youngest daughter came out years ago, while his eldest did so more recently. Charly Boy expressed that he was initially taken aback, particularly since his youngest had not had children, whereas the older daughter had already established a family. However, he emphasized that as long as his daughters were independent and not financially dependent on him, he was content. Charly Boy defended his parenting style, stating that he had evolved from an old-fashioned, rigid father to a supportive, open one, especially in his interactions with younger generations. He also discussed his evolving friendship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing him as a friend and father figure.",
  "summary": "Veteran entertainer Charly Boy says he accepted his two daughters’ decisions to be lesbians because he wants them to be happy and prioritises love. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-daughters-dont-need-approval-to-be-lesbians-charly-boy/",
  "key_points": [
    "Charly Boy embraces daughters' lesbian identity.",
    "Initial shock over youngest daughter's coming out.",
    "Now supportive, sees daughters as independent adults."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Charly Boy's acceptance of his daughters' lesbian identities signals a shift from traditional parenting values to prioritizing his children's happiness and independence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "My daughters don’t need approval to be lesbians — Charly Boy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/my-daughters-dont-need-approval-to-be-lesbians-charly-boy-9867419",
        "published": "2026-09-26T00:18:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}