South-Africa based magazine, African Leadership, has named billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, 2019 African of the year for philanthropy and charitable contributions to society.
The 57-year-old shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, when he posted a picture from the event.
He also revealed that he was represented by his daughter, DJ Cuppy, who received the award from the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, on his behalf.
Mr Otedola wrote: “It is an honour to receive the 2019 African person of the year award for philanthropy and charitable contributions to society. Yesterday night DJ CUPPY represented me in accepting this prestigious award from Mr Akinwumi Adesina, President African Development Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa💲.”
Cuppy, 27, congratulated her father in the comments’ section.
The African Leadership Persons of the Year Investiture Ceremonies and Awards gala night took place at Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday.
Mr Adesina was named 2019 African of the Year at the event.
