Billionaire heiress, philanthropist, and global DJ Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has melted hearts across social media with a rare glimpse into her ultra-private 33rd birthday celebration held on November 11, 2025, at the opulent One&Only One Za’abeel resort in Dubai.
In a heartfelt Instagram carousel posted on November 14 (@cuppymusic), the Oxford-educated entertainer captioned the 12-photo series:
“33 looks like peace, purpose, and people who truly see me. Overwhelmed with gratitude for another year of growth, grace, and God’s undeniable favor. This chapter is about depth over noise. #CuppyAt33 #GratefulHeart”
The low-key yet luxurious soirée stood in stark contrast to Cuppy’s typically extravagant public events, signaling a deliberate shift toward intentional living. Attended by just 15 close friends and family members—who flew in from Lagos, London, and Los Angeles—the evening was themed “Serenity in Gold”, with guests draped in soft champagne and ivory tones against Dubai’s glittering skyline.
Highlights from the Celebration:
Midnight Yacht Entrance: Cuppy arrived via a private 100-ft yacht adorned with 3,000 fresh roses in her signature pink hue, greeted by a live string quartet performing acoustic versions of her hits “Gelato” and “Karma”.
Custom 5-Tier Cake: A vegan vanilla-rose masterpiece by Dubai Cakes featured edible gold leaf, hand-painted fondant replicas of Cuppy’s iconic pink Ferrari, and the inscription “33 & Thriving”.
Surprise Performance: Close friend and Grammy-nominated singer Tems delivered an unplugged rendition of “Burning”, reducing Cuppy to tears.
Philanthropic Moment: Cuppy announced a renewed ₦100 million commitment to the Cuppy Foundation for girl-child STEM education in Nigeria, pledging to sponsor 330 girls—one for each year of her life.
Family Toast: Billionaire father Femi Otedola joined via video call from Monaco, calling his daughter “my greatest investment” and gifting her a rare pink sapphire necklace from Graff.
Notable attendees included:
Mr Eazi & Temi Otedola (sister)
Kiddwaya (longtime friend)
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (Kiekie)
Asa Asika (manager and confidant)
Tolani Otedola (elder sister)
Cuppy, dressed in a custom crystal-embroidered gown by Andrea Iyamah, later changed into a silk pajama set for a cozy rooftop movie screening of Coming to America—her childhood favorite—under a canopy of fairy lights.
In a follow-up X post, she wrote:
“No paparazzi. No trends. Just love, laughter, and legacy conversations. 33 is teaching me that real luxury is peace of mind. Thank you to everyone who made this birthday a sanctuary. 💕”
The post garnered over 1.8 million likes within 24 hours, with fans and celebrities flooding the comments:
Davido: “Big 33!! Aunty Cuppy na boss for life. More wins! 🦅”
Naomi Campbell: “Elegance personified. Happy Birthday, darling. ✨”
Tiwa Savage: “This is what 33 is supposed to look like. Queen behavior! 👑”
Femi Otedola (verified): “My pink diamond. Forever proud. ❤️”
The celebration comes on the heels of Cuppy’s critically acclaimed Cuppy Takes Africa documentary premiere at the 2025 AFRIFF, where she showcased her evolution from party-starter to purpose-driven artist. She also teased a forthcoming single, “Gratitude”, produced by Sarz, set for release on December 1, 2025.
About DJ Cuppy
Florence “Cuppy” Otedola is a globally recognized DJ, musician, and philanthropist. A graduate of Oxford University (MSc African Studies), she founded the Cuppy Foundation in 2018, impacting over 10,000 African youth through education and empowerment initiatives. Her debut album Original Copy (2020) spawned continental hits, while her Cuppy Fund at Save the Children supports displaced children worldwide.
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