While studying at University of Lagos, Tedela was cast in his screen debut as Julian in the family TV Series Edge of Paradise.[7] He stopped acting for a while in order to concentrate on his studies; while in school and shortly after graduation, Tedela worked as an on-air personality at UNILAG FM.[8] He made a return to star as lala in his first leading role in the feature film A Mile from Home.[9] At one time, Tedela a news anchor at the NTA. He acted in several notable stage performances.[10][11]