Glamsquad Magazine October 2022

REPORTAGE Florence ‘DJ

REPORTAGE Florence ‘DJ Cuppy’ Otedola: The Oxford Graduate ‘Billionaire Daughter’ Defiling the Stereotype By Ameena Daayo Florence Otedola was born with a silver spoon – but the billionaire heiress wants to be seen as Florence or DJ Cuppy – not Femi Otedola’s daughter! It is difficult to find anyone with the same privileges, exposure, and opportunities as Cuppy connects so deeply with society and people. Individuals who fall in the upper echelon of society often cope with the burden of living under public scrutiny and criticism. Cuppy has had her fair share of this, especially as she is pictured as the ‘bad girl’ of the family by many. Many social media users were quick to throw fire and brimstone at the free-spirited and easygoing Cuppy when she painted her hair pink. When she posted a photo recently of herself in a tight dress that appeared to reveal her nipple piercings, all hell almost broke loose. Many also continue to criticize her music and life choices, which they say do not reflect the businesslike and official status of her billionaire father. But how this is a problem or an issue for public scrutiny is one that exposes the double standards of the society we find ourselves in today. Indeed, Cuppy deserves so much credit for how she has handled herself and remained focused despite all the hate that comes her way. However, this is not to undermine the love and admiration of millions of people who relate with Cuppy as being an easygoing individual who wants to live her life and be herself. Her ‘cupcakes’ as she refers to her fans and followers – of which I am proudly one, see Cuppy as a beacon of hope for the Nigerian youth. She has shown in many ways that society does not define you and that we can be whatever we 6 www.glamsquadmagazine.com

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