The daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy made history over the weekend as the first British-Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The alumna of Oxford University anchored the “Summit of the Future – Youth Action Day” session, marking a significant milestone in her growing influence since her last appearance at the UNGA.
During her keynote address, the 31-year-old energized the assembly, leading the audience in a unifying chant.
According to the Nation newspaper.
DJ Cuppy, whose real name is Florence Otedola, introduced herself, saying, “I’m Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, but you can call me Cuppy. I’m representing Nigeria — in case you’ve heard of it. I’m a DJ, philanthropist, and your moderator.”
Furthermore, she stressed the importance of youth involvement, stating, “But it feels like I’m more your co-host because today is all about you. Now, someone once told me, it’s not about your ‘what,’ but it’s about your ‘why.’ So why are we here? We believe that youth need to be able to take action.”
DJ Cuppy emphasized her dedication to education and expressed pride in her favourite Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), which focuses on quality education.
“At my foundation, the Cuppy Foundation, we fund African students. So throughout today, this opening ceremony, I’d love you to get involved in the conversation,” she said.
DJ Cuppy ended the event with a fantastic musical performance that left a strong impression on the audience, creating a lighthearted moment.
She, however, expressed her ambition to become Nigeria’s first female president.
Reacting to the billionaire daughter’s ambition, Amina Mohammed said, “You said you wanted to be Nigeria’s first female president, and I said, after me,” eliciting laughter from the crowd. This interaction underscored the rising momentum of women’s leadership in Nigeria and worldwide, inspiring future generations to pursue top positions.
The 2024 UNGA Summit of the Future’ emphasized the urgent actions needed to achieve the SDGs by 2030, recognizing youth participation as crucial to addressing global challenges.
By Ifedamola Fayomi
