Dangote sends birthday message to DJ Cuppy as parents draw her picture

Aliko Dangote and DJ Cuppy

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has sent a special birthday message to DJ Cuppy, daughter of his fellow billionaire, Femi Otedola.

The disk jockey and singer, born Florence Otedola, clocked 26 on Sunday.

In a recorded message shared on social media on Monday, “Uncle Aliko” said he called to wish the ‘Charged Up’ singer “a very happy birthday.”

The business mogul then prayed for her to have a long life, good health and God’s continuous blessing, before adding that he is very proud of her.

 

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Uncle Aliko Dangote sends birthday greetings to DJ Cuppy #birthday #birthdaygirl #dangote #otedola #qedng #qedtv

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Meanwhile, Cuppy’s parents, Femi and Nana Otedola, painted individual portraits for the first of their three daughters.

“Proud parents! Painted our angel,” Otedola wrote in one of his Instagram posts on Monday.

 

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Painting Cuppy’s portrait for her birthday! 🎨… F.Ote💲

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Proud parents! Painted our angel @CuppyMusic on her birthday 🎨🎂… F.Ote💲

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Cuppy, who has received a lot of flak for her attempt at singing, had friends and family celebrate her birthday in London.

She was also featured on the cover of ThisDay Style on Sunday for a feature believed to have been paid for.