DJ Cuppy Opens Up on Heartbreaks, Disappointments in Lagos

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her emotional struggles in Lagos, saying the city has made her feel inadequate and unappreciated despite being her hometown.

The entertainer described her relationship with Lagos as complicated, noting that some of her biggest disappointments and heartbreaks happened in the city where she was born and built her career.

Speaking about her experiences, Cuppy said Lagos was where she had some of her most painful moments and struggled with feelings of self-doubt.

“Lagos is where I was born, that’s my home, it’s where Cuppy was made. Lagos has probably been where I’ve experienced most of my disappointments,” she said.

She further disclosed that the city had also been responsible for some of her biggest heartbreaks and moments when she felt unappreciated.

“Lagos is where I felt like I’m not good enough. Lagos is where I’ve had my biggest heartbreaks and sometimes where I felt unappreciated the most,” she added.

Despite the difficult experiences, the DJ said she still loves Lagos but described living in the city as a constant struggle for survival.

“I feel like Lagos assaults you. It’s just a place where you have to survive,” she said.