Laide Daramola, professionally known as Lady Laide, is a prominent Nigerian-American filmmaker, screenwriter, television producer, and media executive born on December 25, 1981, in Baltimore, Maryland. Renowned for her empowering narratives in Nollywood and beyond, she founded Lady Laide Films and Lady Laide Media to champion African stories, women’s empowerment, and cultural representation through film, music, and TV content. Her work spans international platforms like Amazon Prime, blending entrepreneurship with social impact.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Olaide Olusola Daramola |
| Date of Birth | December 25, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | Non-identical twin daughters Abigail and Valerie (born February 2017, turned 8 in 2025) |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, screenwriter, television producer, media executive |
| Net Worth | Estimated $2 million to $5 million (2025) |
Early Life and Education
Laide Daramola, born Olaide Olusola Daramola, grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Middlesex University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, and a certificate in Non-profit Management and Leadership from Harvard University.
Career
Daramola established Lady Laide Group and Lady Laide Films, where she serves as executive producer for films such as the Amazon Prime release Hotel Labamba.
She has produced several projects including Aso Ebi Diaries, A Valentine’s Match, and Built to Last, and she speaks internationally on entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment.
Through Lady Laide Media, she creates music, film, and TV content targeted at African audiences.
Philanthropy
Daramola actively supports causes related to blood diseases and cancer, particularly among children, channeling her advocacy through awareness campaigns and nonprofit initiatives tied to her non-profit management expertise.
Personal Life
Laide Daramola, a Nigerian filmmaker and media executive, is the mother of non-identical twin daughters, Abigail and Valerie. The girls, popular online as “abiandvivi,” gain attention for their fashionable photos and vibrant social media presence.
The twins celebrated their 8th birthday in February 2025. Their mother calls them her “double joy” and “greatest gift,” praising their health, intelligence, and emerging confidence as young girls.
Net Worth
Laide Daramola’s net worth is estimated at $2 million to $5 million as of 2025, derived from her film production ventures, media company operations, and speaking engagements.
Filmography
- Hotel Labamba (2023, Producer)
- Aso Ebi Diaries (2025, Producer)
- A Valentine’s Match (2025, Producer)
- Built to Last (2025, Producer)
- A Christmas Gift (2024, Producer)
- Stuck (2024, Producer)
Awards and Nominations
Hotel Labamba received the Best Comedy Fiction Film award at the 2023 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.
