The Cuppy Foundation, founded by Nigerian disc jockey, philanthropist, and social activist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as Cuppy, has gifted multi-million-naira to hardship use for African students at King’s College London. The historic gift was given on the 17th March 2025, commending the Foundation’s unrivaled success in Africa and the world at large in education, social service, and overall healthcare.
In her keynote speech at the launch, Cuppy restated that education is social mobility and change that lasts:
“Education has always been central to my journey. After graduating last summer from the London School of Economics, I understand firsthand that success in the classroom is not just about intelligence but also opportunity and financial support. The Cuppy Foundation ensures that African students have access to both to excel and ultimately give back to their communities.”
The newly launched King’s College London Hardship Fund will provide financial support to African students who are financially challenged, so that they may focus on studying without undue economic hardship. This follows the recent launch of the Cuppy Africa Oxford Scholars Fund at Oxford University and the Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Fund at New York University, which have already begun making a very significant difference in the lives of African students.
Key Findings of the 2024 Cuppy Foundation Impact Report
The 2024 Impact Report captures the Foundation’s growing reach and commitment to empowering young Africans through careful intervention.
The principal achievements are:
- University Hardship Grants: Broader academic assistance for African students at Oxford University, King’s College London, and New York University.
- Save the Children Partnership: Building humanitarian response in Northern Nigeria, reaching thousands of children through education, nutrition, child protection, and sexual reproductive health interventions.
- Global Advocacy at the United Nations: Hosting and chairing the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where Cuppy lobbied for youth empowerment and access to education.
- King’s Trust & Philanthropy: Actively served as a King’s Trust Celebrity Ambassador, supported such issues as “Change A Girl’s Life,” and advocated for education and economic independence for young women.
The charity work of Cuppy is expanding and is becoming a force for good in the world. Alongside her activism in Africa, she has collaborated with giant organizations like Bloomberg Philanthropies and Procter & Gamble (P&G) at the Global Citizen Festival, where she advocated for clean water initiatives in Africa. She also co-hosted Prince’s Trust Awards with Ant & Dec, expanding her reputation even further in world humanitarian work.
Apart from the Hardship Fund, the Cuppy Foundation is becoming a larger African youth empowerment movement. With additional focus on mentorship programs, and career development initiatives, the Foundation aims to advance education and give young Africans networks and skills needed for sustained success.
In the next few years, the Cuppy Foundation has again committed to developing more global partnerships and increasing its Hardship fund to allow more financially challenged African students. With the tool of education as the key to advancing Africa, the Foundation is committed to continuing to invest in building gracious, life-affirming moments.
The Cuppy Foundation’s investment in African students is an investment towards fulfilling its vision of enhancing academic excellence and providing opportunities for leaders of tomorrow in Africa.
For more information on the Cuppy Foundation 2024 Report, kindly visit – www.cuppyfoundation.org