- Femi Otedola’s wife, Nana, has cleared up years of speculation about her ethnic and national identity
- The mother of DJ Cuppy stated that she is proudly Egba despite being born in Kaduna
- She also disclosed the special story behind the name given to her by her grandfather
Nana Otedola, wife of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has finally addressed questions about her identity.
In a now viral video, Nana spoke about her roots while having a conversation with her pregnant daughter, Temi Otedola.
For years, many people have assumed the billionaire’s wife is Ghanaian, largely due to her appearance and name.
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But reacting, she debunked the narrative. Speaking in the now-viral clip, Nana proudly declared her Nigerian heritage and traced her roots to Abeokuta in Ogun state.
She explained that although she appreciates the interest people have shown in her background, she felt it was important to clarify where she truly comes from.
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According to her:
“To clear the room for everybody, I’m an Egba woman, and that’s the part I’ll gladly claim as a Nigerian. I am not a Ghanaian; my roots are in Abeokuta.”
Nana further explained that part of the confusion may have stemmed from her upbringing and the different parts of Nigeria where she lived while growing up.
She disclosed that she was born in Kaduna state and spent almost two decades there.
According to her, living in northern Nigeria for such a significant period may have influenced how people perceive her identity.
She said:
“I was born in Kaduna and lived there for almost two decades.”
Despite her connection to Kaduna, she maintained that her ethnic identity remains firmly rooted in Egba land.
Legit.ng had earlier reported that DJ Cuppy recently celebrated Nana with an emotional message.
Taking to social media, the entertainer shared a collection of throwback and recent photos of herself and her mother, capturing moments from different stages of their lives.
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In her post, Cuppy admitted that a single day is not enough to celebrate her mother, adding that her understanding of motherhood has deepened as she has grown older.
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Reactions trail Nana Otedola’s video
The billionaire wife’s video has continued to elicit different reactions on social media, with some users asking further questions about her.
Legit.ng compiled the comments of social media users below
@BuugieDo stated:
“She hasn’t clarified everything o. What about Venita?”
@SpaceF261918 noted:
“She never clarify am finish. She never tell us where her papa come from”
@afilmhead noted:
“I will love to make her documentary.”
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Femi Otedola reacts to marriage crisis rumours
Legit.ng earlier reported that Femi Otedola reacted amid rumours about his marriage to Nana.
The speculation began after social media users noticed that the couple no longer followed each other on their respective platforms.
Amid the growing conversation, Otedola appeared to respond in his own subtle way. Rather than issuing a statement, the billionaire shared a video of himself enjoying a vacation in the Maldives
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