Nigerian DJ Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has revealed how Lagos, the city she calls home, has left her feeling inadequate, unappreciated and heartbroken despite being the place where she was born and built her identity.
Cuppy described her relationship with the city as complicated, saying some of her biggest disappointments and painful experiences happened there.
Speaking about her struggles, she 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 Lagos was also where she had some of her biggest heartbreaks and moments of self-doubt.
“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 said she still loves Lagos, Cuppy described the city as a place where people constantly have to struggle to survive.
“I feel like Lagos assaults you. It’s just a place where you have to survive,” she added.