Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has explained why she is moving beyond the signature pink look that defined her public image for years, saying personal growth has made her more confident in expressing herself through different colours.

Cuppy shared the insight during an interview with GQ Poland, where she reflected on her evolving style and the meaning behind her once-famous pink identity. The interview is part of the magazine’s November 2026 edition. 

“I was known for the colour pink, and it was my identity for so many years, and a lot of people are asking what happened to the pink,” she said.

The DJ explained that pink represented power, vibrancy, self-expression and unapologetic confidence. However, she said those qualities remain part of her personality, even though she no longer feels the need to express them through one colour.

“I don’t think I should be boxed into a colour,” Cuppy said.

Reflecting on the early years of her career, she linked her signature style to her experience as a young woman working in a male-dominated industry.

According to her, when she began her career about 17 years ago, pink helped her express her femininity while establishing her presence in the industry.

“When I first started 17 years ago, a young girl that was using pink to represent her femininity and stay in the room,” she recalled.

Cuppy added that her experiences over the years have given her the confidence to explore other ways of expressing herself.

“Now that I’ve been through a lot of doors and kicked down some windows, I feel like I can represent my femininity through any colour,” she said.

Her comments suggest that the change is not a rejection of pink, but a reflection of how her personal style and identity have evolved. The DJ has also described her current style as vibrant, grounded and ethnical.

For years, Cuppy’s pink hair, outfits and accessories became closely associated with her public image. Her decision to embrace other colours has since prompted questions from fans about the change.

However, she maintains that the confidence and self-expression pink represented are still part of her, even as she moves into a new phase of her life and career.