Nigerian famous female Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy, made history over the weekend when she became the first British-Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Florence Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola and founder of the Cuppy Foundation, caught the attention of her audience as she moderated the event with the theme, “Summit of the Future – Youth Action Day.”
Introducing herself in her usual engaging style, “My name is Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, but you can call me Cuppy. I’m repping a country called Nigeria; in case you’ve heard of it. I’m a DJ, philanthropist, but also your moderator.

“But it feels like I’m more your co-host, because today is all about you. It’s all about you. Now, someone once told me, it’s not about your ‘what’, but it’s about your ‘why’. So why are we here? We believe that youth need to be able to take action.”
“We believe in leadership that brings everyone to the table. And that’s why I’m just so proud to be here.
“My favourite Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is definitely 4: ‘Opportunity for Everyone to Get Quality Education.’ At my foundation, the Cuppy Foundation, I’m so proud because we provide funds for African students. So throughout today, this opening ceremony, I’d love you to get involved in the conversation,” she said.

Aside moderating the event, she treated the audience to a musical performance, closing the event with a blend of entertainment and inspiration.
In his usual style,her father, Femi Otedola, Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, expressed his joy on his social media stating, “Overwhelmed with pride as my daughter @cuppymusic makes history as the first Nigerian to host the UN .
The event was the opening session at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.