June 24 (THEWILL) — Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy, has spoken about long-term marriage, saying staying with one partner for many years can sometimes feel repetitive.
Speaking in an interview on Yanga 89.9FM, he said all marriages need effort and management to work.
“All marriages are management, including my own. All marriages are management. Me and my wife, we are like Tom and Jerry now,” he said.
He added that he and his wife still have disagreements but always find ways to resolve them.
He stated, “No day we no dey quarrel. No day we no dey settle the quarrel. We go dey fix the quarrel dey go, Because, oyinbo people talk say the devil, you know is better than the angel, you don’t know.”
Charly Boy said marriage can become less exciting over time but noted that many people prefer stability.
“This year go be my 48 years of marriage to just one woman Ah, the thing is boring now. It’s boring now, every day, If every day no Egusi, Egusi soup, you dey eat, you go like am like that?” he said.
He said people often stay because they prefer a known partner over starting a new relationship.
His comments have sparked reactions online about long-term relationships and marriage life.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
