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As Nigeria celebrated its 65th Independence Day, billionaire heiress and internationally acclaimed DJ, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her love for her homeland.
Reactions
DJ Cuppy’s Independence Day message has sparked a storm of reactions online, with many Nigerians criticizing the billionaire heiress for being out of touch with the everyday struggles of ordinary citizens.
@OloyeSomorin: “There’s nothing more powerful than being resilient in the comforting feeling of the plush leather seats of a Maybach.”
@HaywhyClassik: “Pls Ma when u choose Nigeria again in ur next life, choose a Billionaire Dad again coz life ain’t easy for us wey no get rich families for Nigeria .. person dey work like tomorrow no dey and nothing to show up.”
@Opeyemi_Tunde: “Make your parent no be the Otedola’s only then will you know that kaki, no be leather. You are one of the most successful and richest Nigerian parent child, everything was provided before you ask. If you had hustle like an ordinary Nigerian. By now U for know say Jesus is Lord.”
@HakeemRabiu: “The funny part is that average Nigerians doesn’t see the need for independence day, like I forgot today is independence, and in my next life I won’t wish to be a Nigerian, I have had more than enough suffering already.”
The backlash came after billionaire heiress and internationally acclaimed DJ, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a heartfelt message about Nigeria on its 65th Independence anniversary.
In her post, Cuppy described Nigeria as her birthplace, home, and country, writing:
“God didn’t rush when He made us!!! He gave us resilience and spirit. In my next life, I would STILL choose to be Nigerian.”
While many praised her patriotic sentiment, critics argued that her words seemed disconnected from the realities most Nigerians face. One X user, Mbojikwe, called her message insensitive:
“Cuppy, with all due respect, this statement is deeply insensitive. As someone born into immense privilege, the daughter of a billionaire who doesn’t even reside in Nigeria full-time, it’s clear you have little to no understanding of what the average Nigerian is enduring.”
He further highlighted challenges such as a collapsing healthcare system, rising insecurity, economic hardships, and lack of basic dignity for ordinary citizens.
The post reignited debates online about privilege, patriotism, and the contrasting experiences of Nigerians across different socio-economic backgrounds.
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My birthplace. My home. My country. Today Nigeria turns 65 🇳🇬
— Cuppy (@cuppymusic) October 1, 2025
Through it all, our people keep persevering and finding joy even in the toughest times…
God didn’t rush when He made us!!! He gave us resilience and spirit. In my next life, would STILL choose to be Nigerian 🫡🤍
#DJcCuppy
#Nigeria65
#IndependenceDay
#PrivilegedPerspective
#NigerianTwitter
#RichVsPoor
#CuppyControversy
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