ABOUT TOPE DADA
Temitope Joseph Dada. Also known as Tee Dreads (born June 28) is a UK Based Musician, Peace Advocate and Co-Founder of TETOD Foundation (Temitope Tomiwa Dada Foundation) with his wife Tomiwa Dada.
BIRTH NAME
Temitope Joseph Dada
SPOUSE
Tomiwa Dada
ORIGIN
Ilorin, Kwara State
GENRES
Gospel, urban contemporary gospel
OCCUPATION(S)
Singer, Songwriter, Peace Advocate, Author, Speaker, Researcher, Brand manager, Humanitarian
INSTRUMENTS
Vocals, Pen, Piano
YEARS ACTIVE
2000–present
LABELS
Tee Dreads, Dreads Media
WEBSITE
topedada.com
dreadsmedia.com
Tope Dada began his music career in 2000 and started recording in 2010 under the name Tee Dreads with the release of ‘Adara’. He has since released two studio albums, ‘Adara’ in 2014, ‘The Diary’ in 2018, and an extended play, ‘Clap and Dance’ album in 2020 and The Best of Tope Dada in 2022.
He is the Lead at Life Connect Community and, the Author of ‘FEEL MORE FULFILLED AS A PARENT’ and others
Tope Dada is married to Tomiwa Dada (née Fagbamila) and together they co-found Temitope Tomiwa Dada Foundation and do music and word ministry together.
EARLY LIFE
Tope Dada was born, Temitope Joseph Dada on June 28, 1981, in Ilorin, to father Folorunsho Dada and to mother, Esther Dada. Tope Dada is the 2nd born of 5 children. He taught himself how to sing and write at a young age and was involved in the church choir (Teens Choir, Youth Choir, and Mass Choir) and later Music School Coordinator in 2006-2008, Music Director from 2008 till date and involved as instructor in several Music training, talent shows and Music/events promotion.
EDUCATION
MA, Peace, Conflict and Development, University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Psychology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
World Bible School Master Series, World Bible School, Cedar Park, Texas, USA
Risk Management, eLearning College, Leicester, United Kingdom
Media & Public Relations, Westfield Consulting, Nigeria
Human Resource Management, eLearning College, Leicester, United Kingdom
Business Management, eLearning College, Leicester, United Kingdom
Travel and Tourism, eLearning College, Leicester, United Kingdom
Human Resource Management, Saylor Academy, Washington DC, USA
Sociology, Saylor Academy, Washington DC, USA
Digital Media Skills, Google Digital Skill for Africa, Google
Content Marketing, eMarketing Institute, Denmark
Blogging, eMarketing Institute, Denmark
Climate Change & Human Health, United Nations Institute of Training and Research
Children & Climate Change, United Nations Institute Of Training and Research
Communication, International Institute of Generosity Development, Latvia
Self Esteem, International Institute of Generosity Development, Latvia
Time Management, International Institute of Generosity Development, Latvia
Work-Life Balance & Stress Management,International Institute of Generosity Development, Latvia
Introducing Coding, BitDegree, Lithuania
Leadership, Dominion Leadership Summit International, Texas, USA
Customer Service and Time Management, Nicole Sinclair, Nigeria
Computing, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
CAREER
TOPE DADA - It was a great privilege to be a Delegate Member on International Security and Development in the Middle East, Representing the Nation of Oman at the 2022 University of Bradford, United Kingdom International Crisis Response and Diplomacy (ICRAD) Conference Organised by the Division of Peace Studies and International Development (PSID) University of Bradford….
The World can be safer and peaceful through Negotiation, Diplomacy, Dialogue and not WAR - Tope Dada
On our own, we cannot end wars or wipe out injustice, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine - Queen Elizabeth II, Christmas Message 2016
Until all mankind, without exception, undergoes a great change, wars will be waged, everything that has been built up, cultivated and grown will be cut down and disfigured, to begin all over again after that! - Anne Frank
He has shared the stage with several top music artists both local and international.
Tope Dada released /dropped his first single “Ife (Love)” in 2008 and “Adara” in 2010 and another “Oba Nla” in 2013... He released another hit singles “World Future” AND “Forever” in 2013, “Chimo” and “Live Your Dream”, Iwo Loba and Almighty God in 2014. Too much is another hit from Temitope Dada in 2015. And finally released his debut album with a Concert titled “WORLD FUTURE” in May 4th 2014 ……….
He Staged another Musical Concert titled WOW WITH TEE DREADS in October 10, 2014, WOW CHRISTMAS WITH TEE DREADS on December 13 2014 and WOW WITH TEE DREADS at Ile-Ife on his birthday June 28 2015, and a live recording of YAHWEH on June 28 2015.
HIT TRACKS
2023, Oba ni o (Great Jehovah) Ft BBO
2023, I am Blessed
2022, The Best of Tope Dada
2021, Miracle Working God
2018, are "Iwo loba, Clap n Dance, Yahweh and Prayer” 2018 was a record-breaking year as he launched his latest Album "THE DIARY" a sold out event and record breaking launch. Which has become fans favorites….
In 2021 Tope Dada dropped his latest music titled MIRACLE WORKING GOD featuring Canadian Gospel Artist Priscillasings, Great Jehovah Oba Ni and Oba to gaju aye lo, in a new music album titled ‘GRATITUDE’ with a concert/album launch/birthday concert titled GRATOD (Gratitude with Tope Dada) on July 4,2021.
Tope Dada is presently working as a presenter on RAMAIR Radio at the University of Bradford, has featured & performed on many TV and radio shows. Apart from his work in the music industry, he's the co-founder of Temitope Tomiwa Dada Foundation, Tope Dada also pursue a career in Blogging, promoting artist music, music training, jingles/advertisement, events, videos, shows, packaging, and consulting and so on.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
• FEEL MORE FULFILLED AS A PARENT
• HEALTH LOCUS OF CONTROL AND DENTAL ANXIETY AS PREDICTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG DENTAL PATIENTS
AWARDS
2023
Author of Excellence UK Award
2022
Gospel Icon 2022 Award
2017
Best Blogger Award,
More Blessing Media Production, Nigeria
2014
Gospel Artist, Award of Excellence,
The Extraordinary, Nigeria
2013
Music Coordinator, Special Contribution Award,
Rhema Dunamis Fellowship, Rhema Chapel, Ibadan, Nigeria
2014
Music Coordinator, Award of Excellence,
Rhema Dunamis Fellowship, Rhema Chapel, Ibadan, Nigeria
2013
Music Coordinator, Special Contribution Award,
Rhema Dunamis Fellowship, Rhema Chapel, Ibadan, Nigeria
2007
Epaphroditus’ Award, Rhema Chapel International Churches, Hqt Ilorin, Nigeria
PERSONAL LIFE
Tope Dada is married to Tomiwa Dada (née Fagbamila) and together they co-found Hope Alive Foundation and do ministry together.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook: @topedadadreads
YouTube: @topedada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topedada
Website: www.topedada.com
REFERENCES
^ Knowledge panel. About Tope Dada. Retrieved December 2, 2020
^ Dreads Media. Biography: Tope Dada. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
^ Napster. Tope Dada album. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
^ Amazon, Kindle (Digital). Tope Dada publication: HEALTH LOCUS OF CONTROL AND DENTAL ANXIETY AS PREDICTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG DENTAL PATIENTS. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
^ Amazon. Tope Dada music album. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
^ Gospel Minds. Tee Dreads Announce change of stage name to birth name, Tope Dada. Retrieved January 01, 2019.
^ Amen Radio. Tee Dreads tag. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
^ Boomplay. Tee Dreads Music. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
^ Spotify.
^ AZ Lyrics
^ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tope-Dada
