Lagos made me feel inadequate, unappreciated

Nigerian disc jockey and music producer, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her personal struggles and emotional experiences growing up in Lagos State.

The entertainer said Lagos, where she was born and raised, was also the place where she experienced some of her biggest disappointments, heartbreaks and moments of self-doubt.

Cuppy disclosed this during a recent interview, where she reflected on her complicated relationship with the commercial city.

According to her, despite considering Lagos her home, the city has been associated with some of her most difficult personal experiences.

“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 said.

The DJ further revealed that she had experienced moments when she questioned her self-worth and felt unappreciated while living in the city.

“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 added.

Despite her experiences, Cuppy said she still has affection for Lagos but described living in the city as demanding.

“I feel like Lagos assaults your senses. It’s just a place that, you know, you have to survive,” she said.

Her comments have generated reactions on social media, with some Nigerians relating to her description of the pressures and emotional challenges associated with living in Lagos.