DJ Cuppy Joins Dentaa Amoateng, Others At Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey's Official Reception In London

• Ghana's Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey was officially welcomed and celebrated as the new Commonwealth Secretary General in London on June 10
• The event held at the Lancaster House in London saw many diplomats and dignitaries in attendance
• Photos and videos from the landmark event have garnered significant traction online
• YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Yeboafoh about DJ Cuppy's moment with Shirley Ayorkor Botchway

Nigerian DJ and socialite DJ Cuppy was billed to perform at Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey's official reception in London as the new Commonwealth Secretary General.

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is a Ghanaian politician, diplomat and lawyer who was announced as the seventh Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, since 1 April 2025.

Before her appointment to the Commonwealth Office, she was Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.

Ayorkor Botchwey's appointment made her the first African woman to serve in the Commonwealth Secretary General position.

Scores of top personalities gathered in London at her official welcome reception sponsored by GUBA, founded by British-Ghanaian executive Dentaa Amoateng.

Speaking about her moment, DJ Cuppy proudly recounted her experience with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, saying,

"History made. Honoured to DJ for the new Commonwealth Secretary General, the first African woman to hold this role. 🌍🙌🏾. Proud to witness the moment and tell the story through music. Medaase Madam ."

In an interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh weighed in on DJ Cuppy and Shirley Ayorkor Botchway's stint in London, saying,

"Having the role of the Commonwealth Secretary General, means Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchway becomes one of the most exposed Ghanaians in the world currently. As such, she is an agent for selling the country internationally. From her fashion choices to keeping people like Dentaa around her, you can say she already understands that part of her mission. It doesn't end there. It's important for the state and other individuals to optimally leverage her new role as an opportunity."

DJ Cuppy and Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey's moments inspire fans

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to DJ Cuppy's moments with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey in London.

@onugu101 said:

“Divine alignment. To witness an African woman make history and have you tell the story through sound—what a moment of purpose and power. This is more than music; it’s legacy. Medaase, queen. ✊🏾🌍🙏🏾”

@charles_GNF shared:

"That's my baby 👏👏👏 you're good at what you do and you've stuck with it through and through...... Greater height girl and more gigs 💯💯🔥 ✅✅."

@Sirphil92 noted:

For a fact, you're making a remarkable quota of impact and significantly making a notable influence from your diligent end. THAT'S LIFE.

@Jobzonequote remarked:

The one and only prettiest LOML😘. Wow, that's great, congratulations to her! Ifé, more blessings & happiness upon you. You never cease to amaze me & proved me wrong that you're such a beautiful hardworking woman with so much of beauty & grace. Ur beauty beyond description."

@SonnyDeFi shared:

"I love this project, please connect me to work with the organisation. Thanks."

dobi9024 commented:

"Nigeria go dey suffer dey work, Cuppy go use him papa money go collect price for work wey poor Nigerians do. We need to wake up Nigerians 😢😢."

Moliy performs at the 2025 BET Awards

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian musician Moliy had achieved a major career milestone, becoming the first Ghanaian to perform at the 2025 BET Awards.

The Shake It To The Max hitmaker got the crowd jamming to her hit song, leaving celebrities at the venue and viewers at home nodding their heads.

Moliy wore a sparkly two-piece outfit and white sneakers as she wowed the crowd with her unique dance moves.

Source: YEN.com.gh