Laide Daramola
Laide Daramola | |
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| Born | Olaide Olusola Daramola 25 December 1981 |
| Alma mater | Middlesex University, University of Maryland, Harvard University. |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, screenwriter, and television producer |
| Organization | Lady Laide Group |
Laide Daramola (born December 25, 1981), also known as Lady Laide, is a Nigerian-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and television producer.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Daramola 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 and leadership from Harvard University.[3]
Career
[edit]Daramola works in the film industry as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and television 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 in production.[10][11][12] She is also the filmmaker behind the film Aso Ebi Diaries.[13][14]
Daramola has spoken in churches, conferences, and panels on topics including entrepreneurship, women and girl empowerment, and leadership.[15][16]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aso Ebi Diaries | Producer[17] | |
| 2023 | Hotel Labamba | Producer[18] |
Awards
[edit]- 2023 - Hotel Labamba won the Best Comedy Friction Film award at the 2023 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF).[18]
Philanthropy
[edit]Daramola is a co-founder of Master's Touch (MsT), a US-based humanitarian organisation that suppprts hospitals and orphanages.[19] Her other initiatives include the Toys for Lagos project and the distribution of blankets to newborns and children in orphanages and hospitals.[20][21]
References
[edit]- ↑ Ayo Onikoyi,"Laide Daramola, Biodun Stephens release official trailer for "Hotel Lambaba"". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ "How Slay Queens, Yahoo Boys Inspired 'Hotel Labamba'". This Day. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Laide Daramola – a go-getting storyteller with a message". Business and Financial Times. Accra, Ghana. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ "Biodun Stephen, Laide Daramola Reunite For 'Aso Ebi Diaries,' Co-produced by Taiwo Adebayo". nollywire.com. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ "On location Aso Ebi Diaries to showcase Nigeria's rich culture". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Sylvester Kwentua,"Laide Daramola premieres 'Hotel Labamba' in Lagos". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Ferdinand Ekechukwu,"Adedimeji, Ademoye, Afegbai lead Stellar cast in Hotel Labamba". This Day. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Gbenga Bada,"Biodun Stephens, Laide Daramola speak on 'Hotel Labamba'". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Mutiat Lawore,"Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, others cast in new movie, Hotel Lambaba". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Mutiat Lawore,"Hotel Labamba Hits Cinema This Weekend". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. 29 July 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Tofarati Ige,"Lilian Afegbai, Bolaji Ogunmola, others attend 'Hotel Labamba' screening". The Punch. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Rotimi Ige,"'Hotel Labamba' lands on Prime Naija on February 15". Nigerian Tribune. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ "Award-Winning Director, Biodun Stephen Takes The Reins For "Aso Ebi Diaries"". thesouthernexaminer.com. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "New Media Conference 2022: Noble Igwe, Jennifer Ukoh-Osamwonyi, Anita Adesiyan, Laide Daramola and Sarah Sanni headline film, fashion and arts panel". Nigerian Tribune. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ "New Media Conference (NMC) Announces Host and Speakers for 2022 edition". olorisupergal.com. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Nwafor (2025-04-20). "Exclusive premiere: Aso Ebi Diaries light up cinemas". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- 1 2 Ayo Onikoyi,"Award-winning 'Hotel Labamba' blockbuster lands on Prime Naija". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Mary Nnah,"Master's Touch Reaches the Vulnerable with Give a Blanket Initiative in Lagos". This Day. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ "Laide Daramola to give kids Christmas treat". newsghana.com.gh. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ "CEO Frutopia, Laide Daramola, Donates Gift Items To Less Privileged Children". olorisupergal.com. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2024.