"Lagos Is Where I’ve Had My Biggest Heartbreaks" — DJ Cuppy

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about the emotional toll Lagos has taken on her, describing the city as a place that constantly makes one fight to survive.

The daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, stated that despite her deep connection to Lagos, the metropolis has been the backdrop for her deepest disappointments and feelings of inadequacy.

Cuppy explained that Lagos is not just her birthplace but the very foundation of her identity. She stated that while she loves the city, it has also been the place where she has felt the most unappreciated.

According to her, the city has a way of assaulting one's spirit, forcing individuals into a relentless daily struggle just to exist.

She said:
"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."

"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."

"I feel like Lagos assaults you. It’s just a place where you have to survive."