DJ Cuppy has defeated prestigious DJs like DJ Spinall, DJ Neptune and others to become the first female to win AFRIMMA’s Best African DJ award.
The Africa Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 14th annual award, held virtually, over the weekend with top Nigerian celebrities including DJ Cuppy, Burna Boy, Rema, Simi, Mercy Chinwo and Flavour emerging winners of their nominated categories.
Following her big win, the Billionaire’s daughter has seized the opportunity to encourage fellow women to rise above gender roles and pursue their dreams even if they are told women can’t do it.
DJ Cuppy born Florence Otedola took to Twitter on Tuesday, November 17, to dedicate the award to her fans and also share a video admonishing women to follow their dreams and fight the narrative.
She wrote,
“Won Best African DJ” 2020 @Afrimma Awards… As the first woman to win this award, I am truly HONOURED and will continue to disrupt my industry; this one is for YOU my Cupcakes!”
Watch the video below,
“Best African DJ” 2020 @Afrimma Awards 🏆✨ … As the first woman to win this award, I am truly HONOURED and will continue to disrupt my industry; this one is for YOU my Cupcakes! 🧁 #CuppyOnAMission pic.twitter.com/PmD68QL6vu
— Cuppy 🧁 (@cuppymusic) November 17, 2020
