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DJ Cuppy Wishes She Had Father Femi Otedola’s Intellect

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3 weeks ago

October 14, 2026

DJ Cuppy says she wishes she had Femi Otedola’s intellect, praising his investment strategy and lessons on business and value creation

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed her admiration for her father, billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, saying she wishes she had his intellect and approach to business.

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The entertainer shared her thoughts in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, explaining that she makes a point of learning from her father whenever he visits London.

According to Cuppy, observing his investment decisions has changed how she views business, particularly the importance of creating value beyond making money.

“Whenever Mr Femi Otedola comes to London, I MUST pick his brain! Why do I think it’s important to understand how my dad thinks? Tbh, I wish I had his brain. Genius!” she wrote.

Cuppy said watching her father grow his investment in First HoldCo Plc had taught her that successful business goes beyond financial returns.

She explained that his approach had helped her appreciate the role of value creation in building sustainable businesses and contributing to the wider economy.

The DJ also praised Otedola’s confidence in his investment decisions, highlighting his willingness to commit substantial personal funds to shares.

“What fascinates me even more is his confidence. He’s invested over $450 million of his own money in shares. Now that’s putting your money where your mouth is,” she said.

The investment figure was cited by Cuppy in her post.

The entertainer said her appreciation of her father’s business thinking had grown with age, adding that his approach to decision-making was among the most valuable lessons she continued to learn from him.

“The older I get, the more I realise that the REAL wealth is in the way he thinks. I’ll always be his student. Very happy to learn,” she added.

Her comments reflected her desire to learn from Otedola’s experience as a businessman and investor rather than focus solely on his financial success.

DJ Cuppy, who has built a career in music and entertainment, has also used her public platform to share personal reflections and experiences.

Her latest post highlights the value she places on learning from family members with experience in business and investment.

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By focusing on her father’s mindset, confidence and approach to creating value, Cuppy presented his business experience as a source of lessons she hopes to carry into her own professional journey.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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2 days ago

November 2, 2026

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Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.