DJ Cuppy asked to self-isolate after arriving Nigeria from Dubai, says she can't join protest yet

DJ Cuppy asked to self-isolate after arriving Nigeria from Dubai, says she can't join protest yet

- Entertainer DJ Cuppy has explained the reason for her continued absence at the protests against police brutality

- Cuppy said she was asked to self-isolate upon her arrival in Lagos from Dubai

- The entertainer stated that the development has made her frustrated but her heart is still with those agitating

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Celebrity entertainer DJ Cuppy Otedola has taken to social media to give fans an explanation about why she has remained absent from EndSARS protest even after her arrival from Dubai to Lagos, Nigeria.

The entertainer in a post shared on her verified Twitter page disclosed that she has been mandated to self-isolate for seven days or face prosecution in accordance with the COVID-19 laws.

She wrote on Twitter:

"After rushing to fly back home; wondering why you haven’t seen me out protesting? ...Since arriving in Lagos “THEY” have warned that I MUST self-isolate for 7 days due to Nigerian #COVID19 laws or face prosecution!"

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Explaining her situation further, Cuppy stated that the development has left her frustrated as she has been forced to stay at home. She, however, gave assurances that her heart is with those who are agitating.

DJ Cuppy asked to self isolate after arriving Nigeria from Dubai, says she can't join protest yet
DJ Cuppy asked to self-isolate after arriving in Nigeria. Photo: Instagram/@cuppymusic
Source: Instagram

See her tweets below:

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As expected, the tweet generated mixed reactions from her followers.

Read what they had to say below:

Responding to a fan who submitted that she was lying and compared her to Davido, the billionaire daughter made it clear that people’s circumstances are different.

According to Cuppy, she flew into Lagos via a commercial flight while Davido has been using his private jet.

See the exchange below:

Cuppy also returned to reassure her fans that she intends to join the protest once she completes her quarantine.

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"Best believe I will be out on the streets with you once I finish my “REQUIRED” quarantine and produce a negative covid test... Until then I am 100% in support of all the young people fighting justly to #SarsMustEnd... Please stay safe out there!"

See tweet below:

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Some days ago, Legit.ng reported that Cuppy paid a visit to her lion pet in Dubai and shared photos on social media.

According to Cuppy, she had not visited the pet since it was named after her 10 months ago.

However, some followers who reacted to the photos called out Cuppy for visiting her pet amid an ongoing protest against police brutality in her country.

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Adeyinka Odutuyo Adeyinka Odutuyo is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with over four years of working experience at Legit.ng. He is currently the deputy HOD of the Gossip and Entertainment Desk. Adeyinka holds a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies from Osun State University, Osogbo. He graduated in 2016. He emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2020 and 2021. Contact: adeyinka.odutuyo@corp.legit.ng