Laide Daramola


Laide Daramola, also known as Lady Laide, is a Nigerian-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and TV Producer.

Early life and education

Laide was born in Baltimore, Maryland. 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. She obtained a certificate in Non-profit Management & Leadership from Harvard University.

Career

Laide works in the film industry as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and TV Producer. She is the founder of Lady Laide Group and Lady Laide Films. She is the executive producer of the film Hotel Labamba, on Amazon Prime Video. She has other feature-length films still in the production stages. She is also the filmmaker behind the anticipated film Aso Ebi Diaries.
Laide is also an international speaker. She has spoken in churches, conferences, and panels on entrepreneurship, women & girl empowerment, leadership, and other topics.

Filmography

Awards

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