Tope Alabi Biography: Age, Net Worth, Daughter, Husband, Children, Parents
Tope Alabi also known as Ore ti o common, and as Agbo Jesu is a Nigerian gospel musician, actress, singer and songwriter. She is popular for her hit single Ore ti o Common. Tope Alabi was born on 27 October 1970 in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Tope Alabi Profile
Name | Ore ti o common |
Tope Alabi | |
Date of Birth | 27 October 1970 |
Age | 50 Years (2020) |
State of Origin | Ogun State |
Nationality | Nigeria |
Tope Alabi Biography
Tope Alabi (born 27th October 1970) is a Nigerian gospel singer, film music composer and actress. She was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria to Pa Joseph Akinyele Obayomi and Madam Agnes Kehinde Obayomi as their only daughter out of the three children in the family. She is married with two daughters, Ayomiku and Deborah and a son, Boluwatife. She is from Yewa, Imeko of Ogun State, Nigeria.
Tope Alabi Parents and Siblings
Tope Alabi was the only daughter among three children to Pa Joseph Akinyele and Madam Agnes Kehinde, She was nurtured at Yewa, Imeko in Ogun state.
Tope Alabi Education
Tope Alabi got her West Africa School Certificate (WAEC) from Oba Akinyele Memorial High School, Ibadan,1986. Then, she went to the Polytechnic Ibadan where she studied Mass Communication and graduated,1990.
Tope Alabi Career
She’s got the initial instincts of becoming an actress, During her secondary school, she joined a drama group in the school. Then joined the Jesters International group in 1983 and was acting with Papilolo and Aderupoko. She had worked with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan in 1990 – 1991, And Center-spread Advertising Limited, Lagos in 1991 – 1992.
In 1994, she another theater group; Alade Aromire Theater group where she discovered her talent as a singer and start recording soundtracks for movie productions, there she got a tag as the pacesetter of soundtracks in Yoruba home video industry.
She then proceed to musical recording
She got a green light from the release of her Debut album “Ooreti O Common” in the year 2000. The track launched her fully into the music industry, she’s then released so many songs which has been to the glory of God.
Tope Alabi Husband and Children
Tope Alabi met her husband, Soji Alabi, in 1994 while he worked as a studio Engineer. Soji who was pivotal in her becoming a Christian, has since been handling Tope’s various soundtracks and albums with high professionalism. They bagan courting in 1998 and got married on November 16th, 2000. The union has produced four sound and healthy children.
The fame and popularity of Tope Alabi, also known as “Agbo Jesu” (someone that hears and receives instructions from Jesus Christ) in the Nigeria Gospel Music scene is so overwhelming. Testimonies from her various outdoor ministrations of how the Lord has mightily used her to meet with peoples’ need abounds. Through their joint effort, Tope and Soji Alabi have been able to establish Johnpat Studios in Lagos.
Tope Alabi Record Label
Tope Alabi and her husband Soji runs a music label, TOPE ALABI GOSPEL VIBES, and a foundation Mardebra Comforter Foundation
Tope Alabi Songs
The singer’s catchy gospel tunes first gained prominence more than a decade ago, and to this day, people consider her one of Nigeria’s gospel music geniuses.
Alabi can do everything with her music – she has a unique and recognizable voice and she can even create a few melodies by combining modern and traditional beats. She has released some songs in the Yoruba language to the tunes of salsa, makossa, and hip-hop styles.
She has written a massive number of soundtracks for various movie productions in Nollywood – in total, there are over 350 soundtracks where she is credited as a composer.
Many famous producers and directors in Nollywood always turn to Alabi whenever they need original soundtracks for their movies. In Nollywood, she is considered to be a trendsetter for soundtracks.
Some of her most famous hits include:
- Ore ti o Common, 2001
- IweEri, 2003
- Agbara Re Ni, 2005
- AgbaraOlorun, 2006
- JesuOlurapada, 2007
- Angeli Mi, 2007
- E gbega, 2007
- Nigbati Mo Ro, 2007
- KokoroIgbala, 2008
- Kabiosi, 2010
- Agbelebu, 2011
- AdakeDajo, 2012
- OrunOun Aye, 2012
- KapeL’aye,
- Alagbara, 2012
- Oluwa O tobi, 2012
- EruOgo, 2012
- EyinOluwa, 2012
- Agbelebu, 2013
- Mo Mope Wa, 2014
- OrukoOluwa, 2014
- Oba Aseda, 2014
- OrukoTuntun, 2015
- MimoL’oluwa, 2017
- OmoJesu, 2017
- Gratitude, 2018
- Ta Lo Dabi Re, 2018
- Halleluyah, 2018
- E ba Mi Ki, 2018
- Yes & Amen, 2018
- Mo Sope, 2018
- God The Almighty, 2018
- Olorun Ni Yo Ma Je, 2018
- Iyin Ye o, 2018
- Awa Gbe o ga, 2019
- Logan ti o de, 2019
- Kabi o Si, 2019
- Emi Mimo, 2019
- Imole De, 2019
- War, 2019
- Angeli, 2019, Etc
Awards and Recognition
Some of her awards and recognition includes;
- Gospel Artiste of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2015
- Best Soundtrack Artiste of the Year, City People Movies Awards,
- Proclamation Award, New York State Senate, 2016
- Award presented by Gospel Promotion Outreach, Orioke Baba Abiye Ede.
Tope Alabi Net Worth
Tope Alabi net worth is $3 million dollars. She has grown significantly in recent years. Her net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $ 3 million dollars. The talented Musician have sang several songs that have attracted lots of attention form fans and critics. Tope Alabi has been very influential in the entertainment. She will be always known widely as one of music star finest actress even in years time.
Tope Alabi Social Media Handles
Instagram: @tope_alabi_
Twitter: @topealabi01