Florence Otedola
19 Sep
Nigerian music sensation and philanthropist, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has made a significant stride in her commitment to education and launches scholarship for African students in the US. On Wednesday she unveiled the ‘Cuppy Fund,’ a new initiative designed to provide financial assistance to African students at New York University. She revealed…
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