Meet Lolade Ogunjimi, the founder of Dainty Affairs Bakery. Lolade Ogunjimi is a visionary cake artist known for her boundless passion and creativity, with an unwavering commitment to crafting exquisite cake masterpieces; Lolade stands as a trailblazer in cake artistry in Nigeria.
She establishes herself as a culinary leader in Nigeria and Africa through innovative designs, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication.
Lolade excels with 15+ years’ experience as an award-winning sugar artist, sought-after Bakery Product specialist, and branding/operations expert.
Moreover, her commitment to excellence transforms signature products into household names. She’s trained over 1000+ Bakery Business startups, using her vast experience to develop a comprehensive program equipping aspiring bakery owners with successful skills.
Passionately empowering entrepreneurs with digital skills, she drives impactful development and builds capacity for sustainable careers.
Transitioning to her personal life, beyond professional achievements, Lolade is a devoted wife and mother. Her hobbies of gardening, singing, photography, and design infuse her bakery products with creative inspiration.
How it all began
Lolade Ogunjimi, founder of Dainty Affairs Bakery, fell in love with the splendour of colour at age 16. She baked her first splattered cake out of her mother’s kitchen, and since then, named the family baker. After secondary school, her mother enrolled her in baking classes, where she devoted most of her free time to learning.
While other girls of her age were preparing for their prom, Lolade was mixing flour and matching colours. After a year of baking lessons, she pursued an English Language major at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She started baking for friends and volunteers, quickly winning hearts with her delightful creations and becoming a beloved baker.
Despite a promising cake career after graduation, Lolade accepted a 9-5 at Virgin Atlantic Airways in Nigeria. She worked as a Liaison Officer and thereafter as an Upper Class and Corporate Client Customer Care Advisor. It was there that she gained a wealth of interpersonal and managerial skills.
Moreover, her part-time bakery had become more demanding and her love for colours began to reawaken. In 2007, she took a beauty course in Nigeria, reigniting her passion for fancy aesthetics and design. Her passion for makeup artistry was birthed and also, her outstanding talent for baking became unmistakable.
In March 2008, Lolade finally walked away from her 5 year-role at the airline and into the arms of her dream and long-awaited passion.