‘Lagos made me feel I was not good enough’ — DJ Cuppy reveals struggles

Nigerian DJ Florence Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her complex relationship with Lagos, the city of her birth and identity. Despite considering Lagos her home, she expressed feelings of inadequacy, lack of appreciation, and heartbreak that have arisen from her experiences there.

In a recent interview, Cuppy detailed how some of her most significant disappointments and painful moments took place in Lagos. “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.

Cuppy also shared that her time in the city has been marked by heartbreak and struggles with self-doubt. While she maintains a love for Lagos, she noted that it can be a challenging environment where residents must continually fight to survive. “I feel like Lagos assaults you. It’s just a place where you have to survive,” she commented.