Biography
Temitope Christopher Tedela, known professionally as Tope Tedela, is a Nigerian actor and producer born on June 5, 1990, in Lagos. A graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Lagos, he began his acting career in 2006 with the TV series Edge of Paradise. Tedela gained prominence with his lead role in A Mile from Home (2013), earning multiple awards, including Best Actor in a Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. His filmography includes Suru L’ere (2016), The Lost Okoroshi (2019), and Blood Sisters (2022). Tedela has also produced films like What Lies Within (2017) and is an advocate for ending sexual violence in Nigeria
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AMVCA 9 | Best Actor in a Drama | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominee |
| 2014 | AMVCA 2 | Best Actor in a Drama | Winner |
Filmography
Cast in movies
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Idia | acting | — |
| 2025 | Bendel Girl | acting | — |