King Charles meets DJ Cuppy, appoints her ambassador

King Charles III on Friday met with Florence Otedola, the Nigerian disc jockey fondly called DJ Cuppy, in London.

The British monarch invited Cuppy to a reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of The King’s Trust Awards 2024.

“The Master of The King’s Household is commanded by His Majesty to invite Ms. Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola to a Reception to be given at Buckingham Palace by The King in celebration of The King’s Trust Awards 2024,” the invite reads.

The ceremony is held annually to celebrate young people who have overcome challenges and made positive contributions to their communities.

Cuppy took to her Instagram page on Friday to share photos from her meeting with King Charles.

Dressed in a pink skirt and a buba at the event, the disc jockey revealed she was appointed The King’s Trust international ambassador.

“This week, I was honoured to be invited for a special reception with his Majesty the King, at Buckingham palace,” she wrote.

“As a @KingsTrustInternational ambassador I’m overjoyed to join our Global Award winners for the #PrincesTrustAwards 2024.”

In an Instagram post, Femi Otedola, the billionaire businessman who is the father of Cuppy, commended his daughter for representing Nigeria “brilliantly”.

“Our @CuppyMusic is going places! His Majesty King Charles III invited Ms Cuppy to Buckingham Palace, and she represented us brilliantly. Congratulations on your new role as a King’s Trust International Ambassador,” he wrote.