Global recognition just met Naija brilliance. Nigerian DJ, philanthropist, and education advocate Florence “DJ Cuppy” Otedola has been appointed as a 2025 Goalkeeper by the Gates Foundation, joining a prestigious network of global leaders championing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sharing the news with her signature flair, Cuppy wrote: “BIG news!! I’ve been selected as a 2025 Goalkeeper by The Gates Foundation. Proud to be in the mix with legends driving the SDG’s… We dey move!”
Launched in 2017, Goalkeepers is the Gates Foundation’s high-impact initiative that gathers bold thinkers and doers to accelerate progress on the SDGs. From world leaders like Barack Obama, Emmanuel Macron, and Malala Yousafzai, to Nobel laureates and changemakers, the platform shines a spotlight on those shaping the world’s future.
Cuppy’s inclusion marks a monumental achievement not just for her, but for Nigerian women globally. It’s a clarion call that young African women are not just watching from the sidelines, they’re at the decision-making table, building futures, shaping narratives, and driving real change.
Known for her fierce intellect, bold style, and deep commitment to causes like education, mental health, and youth empowerment, DJ Cuppy continues to prove that you can mix beats and break boundaries at the same time.
As a Goalkeeper, she now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with a global elite, reminding the world that the daughters of Nigeria are rising, smart, powerful, and unstoppable.
