Jentupiez
Bio
EARLY LIFE
Adekunle S. R. Adako, known professionally as Jentupiez, was born on October 9, 1983, in Ikere, Ekiti State, Nigeria. He is the fourth child of Mr. Juliu Dada and Mrs. Dorcas Bosede Adako-Fatokun.
EDUCATION
Jentupiez began his elementary education at the age of three and attended St. Mary's Catholic Primary School and St. John's Anglican Primary School from 1988 to 1994. He then proceeded to Annunciation (Catholic) Secondary School, where he completed his secondary education in 2000.
Although his tertiary education remains undisclosed, Jentupiez is known to be self-educated with engineering skills. He has a keen interest in science and technology, as well as soccer.
MUSICAL CAREER
Jentupiez's passion for music began in his childhood, where he sang and played musical instruments in church. After struggling to choose between engineering, football, and music, he launched his music career in May 2009 with the release of a two-track EP titled "My Norm."
He subsequently released several singles, including "De Rapson," "Daniella," "I am Jentupiez," and "Thank You Lord." In the process, he established his own record label, DAVE MUSIC. Jentupiez has remained an independent artist throughout his career.
DAVE WORLD INTERNATIONAL
In addition to his music career, Jentupiez is the Founder and CEO of Dave World International, an organization that encompasses various divisions:
Dave Music: Music and entertainment
Dave Media: Media house, providing general information and news.
Global Watch: Providing Accurate predictions on global events in the light of Biblical prophecies and other situations.
Yahweh Ministry: Emphasizes the sovereignty of God, universality of nature, and Treasure of humanity
Dave Charity: Hands helping hands
SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
Jentupiez was born into a family with diverse spiritual backgrounds. His father is a Catholic Christian, his mother a Pentecostal Christian, his paternal grandfather was an Ifa oracle priest, and his maternal grandfather was a church evangelist. This environment and the upbringing has influenced his preaching and discerning abilities.
Jentupiez believes in the sovereignty of God and has established his Yahweh Ministry to enlighten people about this concept. He is a registered member of both the Roman Catholic Church and the Christ Apostolic Church.
MUSICAL INFLUENCES AND STYLE
Jentupiez's musical influences include Bob Marley, Lucy Dube, Majek Fashek, Ras Kimono, Michael Jackson, Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Tupac Shakur, and Eminem. By blending pop, hip-hop/rap, and reggae genres, he has created his own unique style of music known as Afro-Hip-Pop.
PERSONAL LIFE
Jentupiez is a husband and father. He is known for his humanitarian and philanthropic efforts, as well as his disciplined nature. He began growing back his natural dreaded hair in 2014, which he regularly shaved since childhood for academic and religious reasons.