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Growing up, Cuppy—international musician, philanthropist, and proud owner of three degrees—wanted to be an ice skater. Her mother took her to Alexandra Palace’s rink, upon which she realised ice-skating was not for her (“I was so bad at it”). After that, a chef, “and I am not a good chef”. Then a dog trainer. At one point, a novelist. At 12, she wrote an entire book.
I want every child to be passionate about education
Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, visited the UN headquarters in New York this week to engage in events commemorating this year's International Day of Peace marked on 21 September. In an interview with Africa Renewal’s Kingsley Ighobor, she discussed her philanthropic efforts and emphasized why every child deserves an education.
Centre of Strategic Philanthropy in Conversation: Florence ‘Cuppy’ Otedola
In this first instalment, the CSP sat down with Florence ‘Cuppy’ Otedola, Founder of the Cuppy Foundation, and Chris Brooks, Interim Director of Philanthropy at Save the Children UK, focusing the discussion on Cuppy’s philanthropic journey partnering with the international non-governmental organisation (INGO) to improve the welfare of youth in Africa.
King's alum launches new fund for African students at the Annual Celebration of Student Success
International DJ and philanthropist, Cuppy Otedola is supporting exceptional students from King’s African Leadership Centre.
Taking place in the new Engineering Space, the event was opened by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shitij Kapur, who highlighted the pertinence of...
DJ Cuppy’ - Oxford graduate, philanthropist and global music producer - announces £100,000 gift in support of African Graduate students
Florence I. 'Cuppy' Otedola, an internationally successful DJ and music producer, who has recently completed her graduate studies at Oxford, has announced a gift of £100,000 to the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) to support African graduate students at Oxford.
Alum DJ Cuppy Creates Fund for Grad Students
The Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Fund will help Steinhardt graduate students thrive during their education.
Nigerian-born Florence I. Otedola (MA ’16, Music Business)—known to many as internationally acclaimed DJ Cuppy—has made a generous donation to NYU Steinhardt to establish the Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Fund.
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Save the Children and the Africa Advisory Board
Speaking after her school visits, Cuppy said: “Education – especially for girls - is key to improving their chances in life. I would not be the same person had it not been for the education I received, and I am keen to ensure that every last child has a chance to go to school and learn”.
Helping Drive Africa forward
Meet Cuppy: DJ, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Striving To Help Drive Africa Forward. Despite its economic disadvantages Africa as a continent has never been short of creativity in the arts.
Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health Impact Story
Philanthropic Integrated Health and Nutrition Project (Phil_IHN) aims to empower adolescent girls between the ages of 10-19 years, by building their knowledge and skills to enable them make key decisions about their future.
