The short-lived, high-profile engagement between Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, and British YouTuber/BMX rider Ryan Taylor is back in the spotlight. Following their quiet split in mid-2023, Taylor has finally opened up, giving a shocking reason for the breakup that goes straight to the core of Cuppy’s public persona: her alleged feelings about her own countrymen.
Taylor, who proposed to Cuppy in December 2022 after barely a month of dating, discussed the relationship’s abrupt end on the Ladders Podcast, making a startling claim that has sparked immediate controversy among Nigerian fans.
The Allegation: A Dislike for Nigerian Staff
The most explosive revelation from the interview centered on Cuppy’s alleged aversion to working with or employing Nigerians in professional settings. Taylor explicitly claimed the celebrity DJ showed a deep lack of interest in her Nigerian heritage when it came to business.
Recounting their time together, Taylor dropped the bombshell:
“Is it weird that I told you she didn’t like Nigerians? She came into my business and didn’t even want Nigerian staff,” he claimed.
This allegation sharply contrasts with Cuppy’s highly publicized image as a patriotic Nigerian philanthropist and entertainer, often flying the country’s flag and championing African music. According to other reports, Taylor suggested this alleged attitude stemmed from Cuppy feeling overwhelmed by frequent requests for financial help from fans and acquaintances, leading her to feel people were taking advantage of her.
Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
Despite the dramatic nature of the breakup and the controversy his statement has caused, Taylor insists he holds no regrets. He stressed that their relationship, although brief, offered valuable life lessons, specifically noting that money is not everything.
The relationship between DJ Cuppy and Ryan Taylor officially dissolved sometime in mid-2023 after fans noticed the pair had unfollowed each other on social media. While Cuppy has publicly acknowledged the failed engagement as one of her setbacks, Taylor’s latest comments have certainly reopened the wound, challenging the public narrative surrounding the Nigerian celebrity.
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