Lani Aisida, born Lanre Aisida, is a Nigerian screenwriter, producer, and former accountant who has become one of the most influential voices in Nigeria’s digital‑content ecosystem. He is best known for creating and writing popular web series such as Plus 234, Oga! Pastor, Phases, Rumour Has It, and Skinny Girl in Transit (Seasons 5 and 6), and for scripting the romantic‑comedy feature Just Not Married, which screened at an international film festival in 2016.
| Full name | Lani Aisida (Lanre Aisida) |
| Date of birth | November 17, 1984 |
| Place of birth | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Screenwriter, producer, Head of Content Development at Ndani TV Communications, former accountant |
| Net worth | Estimated in the range of 1 million to 3 million US dollars |
Early Life and Education
Lani Aisida was born on November 17, 1984, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He later moved to the United Kingdom, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from Oxford Brookes University.
Before fully committing to entertainment, he worked as an accountant and also spent time in a customer‑service role, during which he first conceived the idea for the web series Plus 234.
Career
Aisida began gaining industry recognition when he wrote and produced Plus 234 in 2015, an early Nigerian web series that helped catalyze the growth of short‑form digital storytelling in Nollywood.
He went on to create and write the satirical minister‑parody series Oga! Pastor, the relationship‑driven Phases, and seasons of Rumour Has It and Skinny Girl in Transit, solidifying his reputation as the “King of Web Series.”
In film, he has written several features including Mixed Emotions, Love, Lies & Alibi, 2 Broken, The Other One, Uncloaked, Just Not Married, Put a Ring on It, The Outcast, Forgotten, and THE HERD. Just Not Married was selected for city‑to‑city viewing at an international film‑festival edition in 2016, marking a significant international showcase for his work.
On television, he has written and/or served as story editor for several Africa Magic productions such as Battleground, Unbroken, Riona, and Dilemma. He currently holds the position of Head of Content Development at Ndani TV Communications, where he continues to shape and curate digital‑first series and platforms.
Personal Life
Lani Aisida keeps his personal life private, but it is known that he moved to the UK for his undergraduate studies and later returned to Nigeria to work in the entertainment industry.
Information about his marital status, partner, or children is not clearly documented.
Net Worth
Lani Aisida’s estimated net worth is around the range of $1 million to $3 million, derived from royalties, production income, and content‑development salary.
Filmography
Selected films
- Mixed Emotions (2014) – Writer
- Love, Lies & Alibi (2014) – Writer
- 2 Broken (2015) – Writer
- The Other One (2015) – Writer
- Uncloaked (2015) – Writer
- Just Not Married (2016) – Writer
- Put a Ring on It (2017) – Writer (also Assistant Director)
- The Outcast (2018) – Writer
- Forgotten (2018) – Writer
- THE HERD (2025) – Writer
Selected TV and web series
- Plus 234 (2015, web) – Creator, Writer, Story Editor
- Battleground (2016/2018, TV) – Writer
- Skinny Girl in Transit Seasons 5 & 6 (2018, web/TV) – Writer
- Unbroken (2019, TV) – Writer, Story Editor
- Riona (2020, TV) – Writer, Story Editor
- Dilemma (2021, TV) – Writer, Story Editor
- Oga! Pastor (2019–web) – Creator, Writer
- Phases (2019–2020, web) – Creator, Writer
- Game On (2020, web) – Writer
- My Name is Azed Season 2 (2021, web) – Writer
- Rumour Has It Seasons 2 & 3 (2018–2021, web) – Writer
- My Birthing Experience (2020–web documentary series) – Founder, Writer, Producer
Awards And Recognition
Lani Aisida has received formal recognition at major Nollywood award events.
- Best of Nollywood Awards (2016) – Nominated in the Best Screenplay category for Just Not Married.
- Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (2026) – Nominated in the Best Writing in a Movie category, underscoring his continued prominence as a film‑screenwriter within the AMVCAs ecosystem.
He is also frequently cited informally as the “King of Web Series” by media and industry commentators, reflecting his large role in shaping Nigeria’s web‑series landscape.
