Laide Daramola

Laide Daramola
Born	Olaide Olusola Daramola (1981-12-25) 25 December 1981 (age 43) Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality	Nigerian-American
Alma mater	Middlesex University, University of Maryland, Harvard University.
Occupation(s)	Filmmaker, Screenwriter, & TV Producer
Organization	Lady 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 works in the film 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]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2025	Aso Ebi Diaries		Producer [17]
2023	Hotel Labamba		Producer [18]

Awards

• 2023 - Hotel Labamba won the Best Comedy Friction Film award at the 2023 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival. ^[18]

Philanthropy

Laide is a co-founder of Master’s Touch (MsT), a US-based humanitarian organisation that spreads love to hospitals and orphanages. ^[19] Among her other philanthropic initiatives include the Toys for Lagos project and the distribution of blankets to newborns and children in orphanages and hospitals. ^{[20] [21]}

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. "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. Nwafor (2025-04-20). "Exclusive premiere: Aso Ebi Diaries light up cinemas". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
18. Ayo Onikoyi, "Award-winning 'Hotel Labamba' blockbuster lands on Prime Naija". vanguardngr.com. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
19. Mary Nnah, "Master's Touch Reaches the Vulnerable with Give a Blanket Initiative in Lagos". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
20. "Laide Daramola to give kids Christmas treat". newsghana.com.gh. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
21. "CEO Frutopia, Laide Daramola, Donates Gift Items To Less Privileged Children". olorisupergal.com. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2024.