Hi, I’m YEMILO!
Let me tell you a story…
During a corporate conference that I was a part of organizing, I found myself sitting at the back booth with the AV crew, waiting for the event to begin.
As around 2,000 attendees filled the venue and the day went on, it became clear that there was a lack of genuine engagement and diversity. This was a familiar feeling, bringing to mind other gatherings where the initial excitement sparked by the keynote and panel speakers faded too quickly, leaving behind a sense of missed opportunity and unfulfilled potential. I wondered what people would remember about that event two weeks later.
Too often, gatherings miss the mark. They exclude people unintentionally, overlook accessibility, or fail to lead with purpose. Lead by a desire for different experiences, I created Tukoda Productions.
Our mission is to create purposeful gatherings that foster a sense of community, collaboration, and understanding.
Our vision is to drive positive change, ensuring that each gathering contributes to building stronger relationships, sparking meaningful conversations, and promoting collective growth.
What Does Tukoda Mean?
I am Gbagyi, a member of a tribe indigenous to central Nigeria, which includes what is now known as the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja). My clan within the tribe has been the King Makers for generations. When I asked my father to help me name the business, he gave it the name, Tukoda.
Pronunciation: /too-ko-dah/
Meaning: Leader.
Tukoda is not an easy word to translate to english. It embodies the essence of leadership and sagacity, encompassing attributes such as experience, knowledge, and good judgment used for the betterment of the community.
Yemilo Audu
Pronunciation: /Yay-me-low/ /Ow-doo/
Yemilo Audu is the founder of Tukoda Productions, a leader in designing purposeful gatherings that foster connection, impact, and community. With a commitment to inclusion and accessibility, Yemilo partners with organizations and leaders to transform gatherings into opportunities for meaningful conversations and engagement.
Yemilo brings a unique understanding of human dynamics, shaped by academic training and professional experience in sociology, psychology, participatory leadership, conflict resolution, and accessible design.
Yemilo’s dedication to fostering community and connection is reflected in every project, making Tukoda Productions a key resource for organizations seeking to create gatherings with purpose, measurable outcomes, and lasting impact.