Why He Chose Selling Yoruba Caps Over White-Collar Job –Oke-Ogun born First-Class Graduate Explains

Qoyyum Mayowa Oladokun, a first-class graduate of Mechanical Engineering, says his passion for preserving Yoruba culture inspired him to establish Dé Fìlà, a premium Yoruba cap brand dedicated to redefining…

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Why He Chose Selling Yoruba Caps Over White-Collar Job –Oke-Ogun born First-Class Graduate Explains

Qoyyum Mayowa Oladokun, a first-class graduate of Mechanical Engineering, says his passion for preserving Yoruba culture inspired him to establish Dé Fìlà, a premium Yoruba cap brand dedicated to redefining traditional headwear for the modern African man.

Rather than viewing entrepreneurship as a departure from engineering, the Okeho-born entrepreneur from Oke-Ogun in Oyo State said both pursuits are connected by the same drive to solve problems and create lasting value.

“I am a thoroughbred Yoruba boy. I understand the role clothing plays in our culture. In Yoruba tradition, attire carries exceptional material and spiritual value. Selling traditional Yoruba caps is because I see an opportunity to ensure Yoruba cultural values do not go into extinction,” he said.

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