Bumpa's CTO and co-founder, Adetunji 'TeeJay' Opayele, passed away on March 5, 2025, following a car accident, marking a significant loss for the company.
A Tragic Loss
Bumpa's co-founder, Adetunji Opayele, tragically passed away in March 2025. His colleague and friend, Kelvin Umechukwu, expressed deep sorrow, highlighting that Opayele was more than a colleague; he was a close friend.
Opayele's Impact on Bumpa
Since its inception, Opayele played a pivotal role in Bumpa's technological growth. He gathered experience in software development in Nigeria and the USA. In 2022, Bumpa raised $4 million in funding, led by Base10 Partners, due to his contributions.
Bumpa's Future Post Loss
To honor Opayele's legacy, Bumpa is creating an AI assistant named in his honor. The company plans to continue thriving, managing 60,000 SMEs through its platform and developing new partnerships.
The tragic loss of Adetunji Opayele is a heavy blow to Bumpa; however, his legacy will endure through the technologies and innovations that support SMEs.
