Nigerian disc jockey and entrepreneur Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has revealed that she receives marriage proposals every day.
Cuppy made the disclosure while discussing her academic journey, career and philanthropic work in an interview with Marie Claire published on Thursday.
The entertainer, who has built a successful career in music, also boasts an impressive academic record, having earned degrees from New York University, the University of Oxford and King’s College London, with plans to pursue another qualification.
Speaking about her passion for education, Cuppy jokingly said her growing collection of certificates has become her response whenever her grandmother asks about marriage.
“I call it avoidance of marriage.”
“Every time my grandma asks, ‘Where’s your husband?’, I show her a new certificate.”
Despite the family pressure, she said there is no shortage of suitors.
“I get marriage proposals every day. And I’m not even talking about fans.”
“Everyone is apparently trying to help me when I have not asked to be helped.”
Cuppy explained that her pursuit of higher education goes beyond earning degrees, saying she wants to better understand the industries in which she operates.
“With entertainment, I have never just wanted to participate.”
“I want to understand who controls what and learn as much about their processes as possible.”
Her academic journey has taken her to some of the world’s leading institutions, including New York University, the University of Oxford and King’s College London, with another qualification already under consideration.
The philanthropist also reflected on her relationship with her father, billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, recalling a moment that made her especially proud.
According to Cuppy, her father recently told her that someone approached him at an airport for a photograph after recognising him as “Cuppy’s dad.”
“Recently, my dad told me that someone stopped him at the airport to take a picture because they recognised him as ‘Cuppy’s dad’.”
She said the experience was particularly meaningful because she is usually identified as “Femi Otedola’s daughter.”
“It made me feel good because normally, I’m Femi’s daughter, but on that day, to that person, he was my dad.”
Cuppy also spoke about her philanthropic work, distinguishing charity from philanthropy.
According to her, charity involves giving, while philanthropy focuses on creating sustainable, long-term solutions to societal challenges.
“Charity is just giving because you want to.”
“Being a philanthropist, though, is about making a lasting difference. It’s about long-lasting results.”
For now, when questions about marriage continue to arise, Cuppy appears content with her light-hearted response.
“I call it avoidance of marriage.”