Family members and friends of the late Modupe Temitope Dada, the wife of
Mike Dada, President and Executive Producer of the All Africa Music
Awards (AFRIMA), gathered in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, October 19, 2026,
to celebrate her life, share fond memories and honour her enduring
legacy, two years after her death.
The gathering at her residence brought together loved ones who recalled
their personal experiences with the deceased, describing her as a
loving, compassionate and forgiving woman whose kindness and influence
continued to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
The event was officiated by Pastor Femi Paul, Head Pastor of Grace
Assembly Church, who encouraged the family to celebrate the life Modupe
lived and draw strength from their faith rather than allow grief to
overshadow her memories.
“We will not mourn her grave like unbelievers. We know that she has
moved to the next level,” Pastor Paul said, adding that death was an
inevitable part of life.
He prayed for the family, asking God to grant them strength, grace and
favour as they continued to adjust to life without their beloved wife,
mother, sister and friend.
Modupe Temitope Dada, nee Baruwa, born on May 5, 1976, was a respected
banker and AFRIMA’s Vice President.
At the time of her death, she served as a Branch Manager at Keystone
Bank Limited. She died at Duchess Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, on October 19,
2024, following a brief illness.
Speaking at the gathering, her husband, Mike Dada, paid an emotional
tribute to his late wife, describing her as an extraordinary woman whose
forgiving spirit and genuine love for others made her special.
“Modupe was an angel in human form. Her capacity to forgive was
extraordinary, and I have never seen anyone with that level of
forgiveness. God was truly merciful to me by bringing her into my life.
When I look back at the kind of person I was many years ago, I know that
having her as my wife helped me become a better person,” he said.
Dada, who is also the Managing Director of PRM Africa Marketing and
Communications Limited, said his wife taught him valuable lessons about
patience, understanding and showing love and respect without expecting
anything in return.
He admitted that the two years since her death had been difficult,
particularly as he adjusted to the emotional and practical
responsibilities of raising their children and managing the home without
his partner.
Dada also reflected on the painful period surrounding his wife’s
illness, recalling the 48 days she spent in a coma before her death. He
said the experience had deepened his appreciation of family, the
realities of grief and the importance of valuing loved ones while they
were still alive.
“I have been thinking about writing a book to document this experience,
including the 48 days of pain, the loss and everything the experience
has taught me. I believe there are lessons in this journey that may help
other people understand grief, appreciate their loved ones while they
are still alive and learn to show love more genuinely,” he said.
Family members and friends also took turns recalling their fond
experiences with Modupe, sharing personal stories that highlighted her
generosity, compassion, forgiving nature and the special relationships
she built with people around her.
PHOTO CAPTIONS:
PIX 1: L-R: Group Head of Media and External Relations, United Bank for
Africa, Mr Raman Nasir; widower of the late Mrs Modupe Dada and Chief
Executive Officer of PRM Africa Marketing and Communications Limited, Mr
Mike Dada; and Editor of Vanguard Newspapers and President of the
Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr Eze Anaba, at the two-year remembrance and
special prayer session in honour of the late Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada,
held at her husband’s residence in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, October
19, 2026
PIX 2: L-R: Daughter of the deceased, Miss Olorire Dada; widower of the
late Mrs Modupe Dada and Chief Executive Officer of PRM Africa Marketing
and Communications Limited, Mr Mike Dada; and a close friend of the
deceased, Dr Tola Johnson, during the two-year remembrance and special
prayer session in honour of the late Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada, held at
her husband’s residence in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, October 19,
2026
PIX 3: L-R: Widower of the late Mrs Modupe Dada and Chief Executive
Officer of PRM Africa Marketing and Communications Limited, Mr Mike
Dada; Chief Executive Officer, 3P Primaa Productions, Prince Adeyemi
Aseperi-Shonibare; Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Lagos Liaison to
the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Michael Effiong James; Entertainment
entrepreneur, talent manager, and lifestyle strategist, Prince Layinka
Oyedeji; and former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and
Strategy, Tourism, Arts & Culture, Steve Ayorinde; at the two-year
remembrance and special prayer session in honour of late Mrs Modupe
Temitope Dada, held at her husband’s residence in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, on
Monday, October 19, 2026
Head Pastor of Grace Assembly Church, Pastor Femi Paul, addressing
family members, friends and well-wishers during the special prayer
session marking the second anniversary of the passing of Mrs Modupe
Temitope Dada, held at her husband’s residence in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, on
Monday, October 19, 2026
From far right: Close friend of the deceased, Dr Tola Johnson; widower
of the late Mrs Modupe Dada and Chief Executive Officer of PRM Africa
Marketing and Communications Limited, Mr Mike Dada; daughter of the
deceased, Miss Olorire Dada; friend and former classmate of the
deceased, Mrs Kemi Akintilo; and Angel Dada, alongside other family
members, friends and well-wishers, during the special prayer session
marking the second anniversary of the passing of Mrs Modupe Temitope
Dada, held at her widower’s residence in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday,
October 19, 2026
