“Oxford Graduate Turned Meme?” — Daniel Regha Drags DJ Cuppy Over Spelling Shade Amid Twitter Banter

In a turn of events that has left social media users both entertained and divided, controversial media critic Daniel Regha has taken a bold swipe at billionaire heiress and disc jockey Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, after she made a playful jab at her admirers on social media. What began as a harmless tweet about the poor spelling abilities of her many suitors quickly spiraled into a viral grammar war — one that’s pulling skeletons out of digital closets.

On Thursday, Cuppy stirred the waters on X (formerly Twitter) when she lamented that despite being successful, beautiful, and having numerous admirers in her DMs, none of them could spell “Pomeranian.” The now infamous tweet read: “Making it big... but mother of Dúdú and FünFün, no husband, with plenty suitors in my DMs and none can even spell Pomeranian.”

Though the tweet was clearly laced with Cuppy’s signature mix of sarcasm and sass, it didn’t take long before Nigeria’s self-appointed internet watchdog, Daniel Regha, decided it was time to serve some much-needed reality — or as some may call it, a clapback with receipts. Quoting her post, Regha wrote: “Cuppy let's not forget the time you spelt assorted meats as 'Assaulted meat'. And you were an Oxford graduate at that time. Mind you, assorted is easier to spell than Pomeranian. You have no right to ridicule anyone over spelling mistakes....”

The tweet instantly caught fire, sparking a frenzy among netizens who quickly dug up the original tweet from November 2023, where DJ Cuppy, while promoting her food series “Jollof on the Jet,” wrote: “Jollof on the Jet with Assaulted Meat.” The post, which had amassed over 3.3 million views at the time, resurfaced to both laughter and embarrassment.

While many fans rushed to defend Cuppy, citing the original tweet as either a typo or a cheeky pun — possibly intentional — others joined Regha in questioning the double standard. “You can’t clown people for their spelling when you literally invented ‘assaulted meat’,” one user posted. Another chimed in, “Oxford really needs to do a refund.”

For those unfamiliar with Daniel Regha, his name has become synonymous with controversial hot takes and unsolicited opinions on everything from music to politics to social etiquette. Known for his brutal honesty and zero-filter commentary, Regha has built a brand out of correcting celebrities and influencers, often calling out hypocrisy and what he terms “clout-driven behavior.”

Cuppy, on the other hand, has become something of an enigma in the Nigerian entertainment industry. With a solid academic background that includes King’s College London and Oxford University, a thriving music and DJ career, and a bubbly social media presence, she is often seen as both a success story and a meme-worthy figure. Her tweet about Pomeranian — a reference to the dog breed she owns — was clearly a joke, but it seems Regha wasn’t in the mood for playful banter.

The online exchange has since divided Twitter users into camps. Team Cuppy believes Regha is once again doing too much, accusing him of being petty and unnecessarily combative. “She was joking. Leave the girl alone,” one user insisted. Others, however, argue that Cuppy often throws subtle jabs under the guise of humour and should be able to take the heat when it’s her turn in the frying pan.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Cuppy’s intellect has been a topic of online scrutiny. Despite her educational achievements, critics have regularly questioned her grasp of basic expressions, spellings, and sometimes even social awareness. Whether these are genuine slip-ups or part of her unique brand of carefree content is still up for debate.

As the tweets continued to go viral, neither Cuppy nor Regha has issued a follow-up statement, but the internet continues to spiral with memes, jokes, and screenshots. One fan tweeted an edited photo of Cuppy holding a plate of “Assaulted Meat,” complete with cartoonish explosions around the dish. Another posted a clip of a spelling bee contestant nervously attempting to spell “Pomeranian,” captioning it “Cuppy’s suitors trying to slide into her DMs.”

What this episode has done, however, is ignite a conversation on celebrity expectations and double standards. Can someone with a high educational background afford to make public spelling blunders and still drag others for the same? Should a joke be treated like gospel just because it was made by a public figure? And most importantly — was Cuppy really unaware of the “assaulted meat” scandal she’d caused almost two years ago?

For Cuppy, this is just another day in her chaotic pink-themed world. Known for laughing at herself as much as others laugh at her, she has a history of embracing her viral moments — from music criticism to wardrobe fails. But for Daniel Regha, this was another notch in his belt of public correction campaigns.

As the dust settles and the memes keep circulating, it’s clear that both parties are thriving in their own way — Cuppy, in her playful pink billionaire bubble, and Regha, in his self-appointed grammar police uniform. Whether this clash will lead to a truce or more digital jabs remains to be seen. But if there's one thing Nigeria's social media landscape guarantees, it's that no tweet is ever truly forgotten — especially when Daniel Regha is watching.

For now, netizens will keep laughing, retweeting, and perhaps double-checking their spellings before sliding into anyone’s DMs — especially if their crush owns a Pomeranian.