DJ Cuppy Hopes for a Female President in Nigeria After Namibia’s Historic Feat

Popular Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has voiced her optimism that Nigeria will one day elect a female President.

Reacting to Namibia’s groundbreaking achievement of becoming Africa’s first country with both a female President and Vice President, Cuppy expressed hope that Nigeria might follow suit in the future.

Taking to her X handle, she wrote:

“Namibia just made history.
Africa’s FIRST country with BOTH a female President AND female Vice President.
Maybe there’s hope for Nigeria one day after all…”

Opinion: Can Nigeria Break the Gender Barrier in Politics?

DJ Cuppy’s statement brings up an important question—when will Nigeria be ready for a female President? While women have made strides in politics, they still face significant challenges, including cultural biases, financial constraints, and systemic exclusion.

Namibia’s achievement is a bold statement for gender inclusivity in Africa, and it should serve as a wake-up call for Nigeria. If given equal opportunities, Nigerian women—who have excelled in business, governance, and activism—can lead the country to greater heights.

But are Nigerians truly ready to vote for a female President? What barriers need to be broken for this to happen? Let’s talk!