Jump to content

Laide Daramola

Laide Daramola
Born
Olaide Olusola Daramola

(1981-12-25) 25 December 1981 (age 42)
Baltimore, Maryland
NationalityNigerian-American
Alma materMiddlesex University, University of Maryland, Harvard University.
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, Screenwriter, & TV Producer
OrganizationLady Laide Group

Laide Daramola (born December 25, 1981), also known as Lady Laide, is a Nigerian-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and TV Producer.[1][2]

Early life and education

Laide was born in Baltimore, Maryland.[3] She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Middlesex University and a master's degree in Business administration from the University of Maryland.[3] She obtained a certificate in Non-profit Management & Leadership from Harvard University.[3]

Career

Laide runs a career in the movie industry as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and TV Producer.[4] She is the founder of Lady Laide Group and Lady Laide Films.[5] She is the executive producer of the film Hotel Labamba, on Amazon Prime Video.[6][7][8][9] She has other feature-length films still in the production stages.[10][11][12] She is also the filmmaker behind the anticipated film Aso Ebi Diaries.[13][14]

Laide is also an international speaker.[15] She has spoken in churches, conferences, and panels on entrepreneurship, women & girl empowerment, leadership, and other topics.[16]

Awards

  • 2023 - Hotel Labamba won the Best Comedy Friction Film award at the 2023 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.[17]

Philanthropy

Laide is a co-founder of Master’s Touch (MsT), a US-based humanitarian organisation that spreads love to hospitals and orphanages.[18] Among her other philanthropic initiatives include the Toys for Lagos project and the distribution of blankets to newborns and children in orphanages and hospitals.[19][20]

References

  1. ^ Ayo Onikoyi,"Laide Daramola, Biodun Stephens release official trailer for "Hotel Lambaba"". vanguardngr.com. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  2. ^ "How Slay Queens, Yahoo Boys Inspired 'Hotel Labamba'". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Laide Daramola – a go-getting storyteller with a message". vanguardngr.com. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Biodun Stephen, Laide Daramola Reunite For 'Aso Ebi Diaries,' Co-produced by Taiwo Adebayo". nollywire.com. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  5. ^ "On location Aso Ebi Diaries to showcase Nigeria's rich culture". sunnewsonline.com. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  6. ^ Sylvester Kwentua,"Laide Daramola premieres 'Hotel Labamba' in Lagos". vanguardngr.com. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  7. ^ Ferdinand Ekechukwu,"Adedimeji, Ademoye, Afegbai lead Stellar cast in Hotel Labamba". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  8. ^ Gbenga Bada,"Biodun Stephens, Laide Daramola speak on 'Hotel Labamba'". thenationonlineng.net. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  9. ^ Mutiat Lawore,"Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, others cast in new movie, Hotel Lambaba". newtelegraphng.com. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  10. ^ Mutiat Lawore,"Hotel Labamba Hits Cinema This Weekend". thisdaylive.com. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  11. ^ Tofarati Ige,"Lilian Afegbai, Bolaji Ogunmola, others attend 'Hotel Labamba' screening". punchng.com. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  12. ^ Rotimi Ige,"'Hotel Labamba' lands on Prime Naija on February 15". tribuneonlineng.com. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Award-Winning Director, Biodun Stephen Takes The Reins For "Aso Ebi Diaries"". thesouthernexaminer.com. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Biodun Stephen Takes The Directing Reins For "Aso Ebi Diaries" Feature Produced By Lady Laide Films". shockng.com/. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  15. ^ "New Media Conference 2022: Noble Igwe, Jennifer Ukoh-Osamwonyi, Anita Adesiyan, Laide Daramola and Sarah Sanni headline film, fashion and arts panel". tribuneonlineng.com. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  16. ^ "New Media Conference (NMC) Announces Host and Speakers for 2022 edition". olorisupergal.com. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  17. ^ Ayo Onikoyi,"Award-winning 'Hotel Labamba' blockbuster lands on Prime Naija". vanguardngr.com. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  18. ^ Mary Nnah,"Master's Touch Reaches the Vulnerable with Give a Blanket Initiative in Lagos". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  19. ^ "Laide Daramola to give kids Christmas treat". newsghana.com.gh. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  20. ^ "CEO Frutopia, Laide Daramola, Donates Gift Items To Less Privileged Children". olorisupergal.com. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
Retrieved from "https://en.Wik.ipedia.Pro.org/w/index.php?title=Laide_Daramola&oldid=1247500469"

See what we do next...

OR

By submitting your email or phone number, you're giving mschf permission to send you email and/or recurring marketing texts. Data rates may apply. Text stop to cancel, help for help.

Success: You're subscribed now !