Nigeria: DJ Cuppy explains reason for abandoning signature pink look
By Zuleihat Owuiye, Nigeria
Nigerian DJ and music producer Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about why she no longer wants the colour pink to define her public image.
For about 17 years, pink has been a major part of her identity, from her hairstyles to her outfits and accessories. However, she says she has reached a point where she no longer wants to be associated with just one colour.
Speaking in an interview with GQ Poland for its November 2026 edition, Cuppy explained that pink was more than just a fashion choice when she started her career. It represented confidence, self-expression, femininity and the courage to stand out in a male-dominated music industry.
She recalled using the colour to embrace her femininity while making her presence felt in an industry largely dominated by men.
According to her, she has grown beyond the need to rely on one colour to express who she is.
“I don’t think I should be boxed into a colour,” she said, responding to questions about why she has moved away from her familiar pink look.
Cuppy added that although the values pink represented are still part of her personality, she can now express them through different colours.
Reflecting on how far she has come, she said she has walked through many doors and broken barriers, giving her the freedom to express her femininity in whatever colour she chooses.
Describing her current fashion style, the DJ called it “vibrant, grounded and ethnical.”
She also made it clear that the change does not mean she has completely abandoned pink. Rather, she no longer wants it to be the only colour people associate with her.
Over the years, Cuppy has become widely recognised for her signature pink hair, outfits and accessories, making the colour an important part of her personal brand.
