Adebola Jumoke Raji (born March 4, 1983)[1] is a Nigerian Fashion designer. She is the Founder of Teekay House of Fashion which was listed among Top fashion design brands in Nigeria.[2] She emerged Most Creative Designer of the Year at the ELOY Awards, Best Designer of the Year at the City People Awards and was also awarded Creative Designer of the Year by Miss Ideal Nigeria.[3][4]
Jumoke Raji | |
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| Born | Adebola Jumoke Raji |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion Designer, Enetrepreneur |
| Years active | 2015 till date |
| Known for | Founder of Teekay Fashion |
Background and education
editJumoke Raji was born in Ibadan, Oyo State. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan. Her academic foundation is said to have laid the groundwork for her success in the fashion industry.[5]
Career
editRaji Founded Teekay house of Fashion in 2015, she started as a small, passion-driven venture and has so far grown it into a major brand in Nigeria's fashion industry. The brand's signature lies in its handcrafted Ankara designs and embellished which has earned her the title of “Queen of Embellishment” from City People magazine. She is the personal stylist to Nollywood actresses Mercy Johnson, Iyabo Ojo, Juliet Ibrahim, Eniola Ajao, Faithia Williams and singer Yemi Alade [6]
Personal life
editShe is married to Engr. Ahmed Raji and they have 3 children together.[7]
Awards and recognitions
edit- ELOY Award: Most Creative Designer of the Year
- City People Award: Best Designer of the Year
- Nigeria Achievers Award: Most Outstanding Designer of the Year
- Miss Ideal Nigeria: Creative Designer of the Year
- Lagos Fashion Award: Best Designer of the Year
- National Outstanding Leadership Award: Certificate of Honor
References
edit- ^ "CityPeople Celebrates Princess Adebola Jumoke Raji, CEO Teekay Fashion, As She Adds +1". www.citypeopleparties.com. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ starngage, starngage (2024-09-01). "List of Top Fashion Design Brands Ranking in Nigeria". Starngage. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2024-09-04). "How Jumoke Raji is dominating the fashion industry with Teekay Fashion". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Princess Adebola Jumoke Raji, CEO Teekay Fashion Celebrates Birthday In Style". www.citypeopleparties.com. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ calabarGist (2024-07-30). "Biography of Fashion Icon Adebola Jumoke Raji: Awards, Career, and Family". Calabar Gist. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Jumoke Raji: Revolutionizing Fashion with Ankara Mastery – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Profile of Fashion Icon Adebola Jumoke Raji: Awards, Career, and Family | Converseer". converseer.com. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ MEDIA, OSG (2017-11-04). "ELOY AWARDS| 2017 NOMINEES LIST". OloriSuperGal. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Ogbewe, Amadin (2024-07-31). "Jumoke Raji Wins Best Designer of the Year at the City People Award - Dockaysworld". Retrieved 2024-09-09.