Jumoke is an award-winning Entrepreneur, International Keynote Speaker, and the founder of Taeillo an E-commerce furniture and Lifestyle brand based in Lagos Nigeria and Nairobi Kenya, built a muti-million-dollar furniture and Lifestyle brand from zero capital a couple of years prior. Guided by a profound sense of purpose, Jumoke Dada seamlessly merges contemporary aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship, creating pieces locally that are not just functional and affordable but also a work of art.
Through Taeillo, Jumoke has made a resounding impact, redefining the industry’s standards and challenging conventional norms. She has set a precedent, inspiring other entrepreneurs to follow suit. She has not only showcased the immense potential of the Afrocentric design movement but is also uplifting local communities by collaborating with local artisans and craftsmen, preserving ancient techniques, and creating employment opportunities for many.
An advocate and a role model for women’s empowerment. Jumoke is an inspiration to a lot of upcoming women and entrepreneurs in Nigeria and outside the country. Before the establishment of Taeillo, Jumoke Dada worked at Leading Architectural and interior design firms in Lagos before she left her job to travel round Nigeria to explore Nigerian Arts and Culture which later translated to the establishment of Taeillo. It is important to note that her company, Taeillo, is the only furniture company in Nigeria that uses augmented reality with the virtual reality headset to showcase different furniture pieces to customers for a ‘showroom on the go experience’ as against the traditional way of having showrooms for furniture pieces.