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DJ Cuppy discloses the exclusive story behind the famous song, sparking a viral challenge
Nigerian disc jockey Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, also recognized as DJ Cuppy, has once again drawn public attention by sharing the captivating backstory of one of her top-charting songs.
The viral clip in question unveils a fascinating tale of creativity soaring 15,000 feet above ground, shedding light on the origin of one of her most significant musical achievements.
In the Instagram video she uploaded on Wednesday, December 27, DJ Cuppy recounts an experience aboard one of her father’s private jets, accompanied by the skilled beatmaker Killertunes. The creative inspiration for the song struck her during a moment of enjoying Jollof rice.
The billionaire heiress, renowned for her dynamic and inventive approach to music, disclosed that the inception of the track involved a playful collaboration with Killertunes. The two, immersed in dance and grooves, conceived the sound that would later evolve into a musical sensation.
In her words, “A lot of people have also asked me where the jollof on the jet idea came from. I kid you not, there’s no humble way of saying this. I was on a private jet eating jollof rice and I was with the producer at the time. Shoutout to Killertunes. We were sat across each other. I was like Killertunes, like, jollof on the jet. And then I was like, I need to make a song about it. We were laughing like ah, jollof on the jet.”
In a quest to elevate the creative process, DJ Cuppy decided to share her idea with the talented artist Rema, who enthusiastically embraced it and promptly contributed his verse to the composition.
Cuppy also reached out to Tanzanian singer Rayvanny, who responded with an impressive Swahili verse, injecting a multicultural dimension into the song.
“I got this crazy idea to send it to Rema, and he was like, ‘Girl, you dey ginger me.’ Then, I thought it needs an actual spice, and I had just heard about this amazing Prince of East Africa, Rayvanny, so I sent it to him. There was a lot of DMing going on. Like, DMing is how the whole project happened. DMed it to Rayvanny, and he was like, ‘I was the song,’ and he sent something in Swahili. Can’t lie, I don’t know what he said, but it’s good stuff. And that’s how the record came together,” she explained.
Expressing her astonishment at the unexpected resurgence of the song, DJ Cuppy reflected on the track’s journey from its lighthearted creation to its current prominence in the viral clip. In response to the growing interest, Cuppy initiated a challenge to further engage her audience, fostering a sense of community among her fans. She urged her followers to participate in the ‘Jollof on the Jet’ challenge.
This revelation marks a pivotal moment in Cuppy’s career, as she appears poised to re-enter the music scene following the recent dissolution of her engagement to UK boxer Ryan Taylor.
“I have so much planned for you guys,” she announced.
Fans eagerly anticipate the artist’s return to the spotlight, eager to witness the creative evolution and musical endeavors of the talented DJ in the coming months.
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