DJ Cuppy, the billionaire producer and disc jockey, has come under fire from social media users for her Independence Day post celebrating Nigeria, with critics arguing her privileged background disconnects her from the country’s hardships.
In her post on X, Cuppy shared: “God didn’t rush when He made us!!! He gave us resilience and spirit. In my next life, I would STILL choose to be Nigerian.”
While some applauded her gesture as patriotic, many responded sharply, accusing her of tone-deafness. One user wrote: “Easy to say when you’re a billionaire’s child … this statement is deeply insensitive.” The critic added that Cuppy’s luxury and privileges shield her from the day-to-day struggles Nigerians face: insecurity, economic hardship, and crumbling public services.
The backlash highlights wider frustrations with elites whose optimistic rhetoric seems incongruent with reality for ordinary Nigerians. Many argue that declarations of love should be matched by advocacy, investments, or actions that improve living conditions for all citizens.
