DJ and music producer, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy was born in Lagos to a business tycoon, Femi Otedola.
Here are ten things you might not have known about the cheerful disc jockey:
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She began her career at the age of 16 as a DJ in London, playing in clubs using second hand equipment.
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She was the resident DJ at the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2014. She also launched her music label, Red Velvet same year.
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She was appointed as Nigerian tourism ambassador by the Minister of Tourism in 2014.
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She won the best female DJ award at the 2015 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA).
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She grew up in Ilupeju, Lagos.
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She chose the name ‘Cuppy’ out of her love for cupcakes.
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She is the only African DJ to be featured on Forbes Magazine.
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She was the official DJ for Buhari’s inauguration in 2015.
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She interned at Jay-Z’s Roc Nation
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Cuppy is worth over $200, 000
