September 22, (THEWILL) – Global music sensation and philanthropist, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, on Saturday, made history as the first British-Nigerian ever to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Daughter of Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, the Afrobeats star is the founder of the Cuppy Foundation.
With tremendous progress achieved since her last appearance at the Assembly, the talented DJ opened the Youth Action Day at this year’s United Nations General Assembly, held under the theme: “The Summit of the Future – Youth Actions Day.”
In a display of her influence and charisma, DJ Cuppy got the entire Assembly chanting together during her keynote session, electrifying the room and bringing a fresh, youthful energy to the proceedings.
In a delightful twist that captivated the audience, DJ Cuppy casually hinted at her future ambitions during the opening session, playfully suggesting that she might one day become Nigeria’s first female president.
Her bold remark immediately sparked excitement, attracting a response from Amina J. Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General.
With her characteristic wit and charm, Amina said, “You told me you wanted to be Nigeria’s first female president and what did I say? After me”, she teased, sending the audience into fits of laughter.
This lighthearted yet powerful exchange between two trailblazing women spoke volumes about the rising tide of female leadership in Nigeria and across the globe. Cuppy’s aspirations, alongside Amina’s encouragement, symbolised the growing momentum behind women’s leadership in Nigeria, inspiring the next generation to aim for the highest levels of influence and power.
DJ Cuppy closed the event with a powerful musical performance that left a lasting impression.
The 2024 UNGA Summit of the Future successfully drew global attention to the actions required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by 2030. With young people comprising a significant portion of the world’s population, their participation in addressing global challenges remains vital to ensuring a prosperous future for all.
