Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her complicated relationship with Lagos, describing the city as a place where she has experienced some of her biggest disappointments and heartbreaks.
The entertainer, who was born and raised in Lagos, said the city played a significant role in shaping her identity and career but had also been the setting for some of her most painful personal experiences.
Speaking about her relationship with the city, Cuppy 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.”
She further disclosed that some of her biggest heartbreaks and moments of self-doubt had occurred in the city.
“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,” she said.
Although she maintained that she still loves Lagos, the DJ described life in the city as a constant struggle, where residents often have to fight to survive.
“I feel like Lagos assaults you. It’s just a place where you have to survive,” she added.
