richard iyasere

Richard Iyasere, also known as "Daddy Rich" or "DaddyRich Iyasere". He's a Superintendent with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) with over 25 years of expertise in Environmental Health and Safety, he specializes in toxicology, incident management and compliance. He is also a Nigerian music industry executive, entrepreneur, and cultural activist based in the United States. Specifically, he's a renowned promoter of Edo Funk music, a genre that originated in Edo State, Nigeria. Daddy Rich is also the Senior Director for African Affairs & Promotion for Go Africa Network Inc. and has worked with various community initiatives in the Greater New York metropolitan area.

Some of his notable endeavors include:

Community Leadership Roles:

• Senior Director for African Affairs & Promotion, Go Africa Network Inc.
• Assistant Coordinator, B.A.R.C.O USA
• Community leader in the Greater New York metropolitan area.
• Vice President The Nigerian Unique Club of New York. 
• Entertainment Committee Chairman, Nigerian Independence Day Parade Committee.
• Community Liaison, African Advisory Council - Bronx Borough President Office 
• Community Board 1 member- City of New York.

Music and Arts:

• Founder and CEO of DaddyRich Productions Inc.
• Promoter of Edo Funk music and dance styles
• Creator of the "Akwete dance" style

Awards and Recognition:

•  African Diaspora Hero award by New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio
• Edo Patriotic of the Year award by Victor Uwaifo - Nigeria.
• 2014 Community Leadership Award winner by the 3G Media in NY
•  2025 NOVA Awards- UN 
• Edo Diaspora Achievers Award - Rome, Italy
• Merit Awards- Edo Community in Dubai, UAE 
• Humanitarian Star Award - London, UK
• Merit Award - Edo Festival & Awards - London UK
• Cultural Ambassador Award - Edo Alliance Group of New Jersey 
• Community Service Award - Nigerian Consulate, New York.