Grace Ladoja

Grace Ladoja MBE is a British-Nigerian talent manager, music executive, director and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Our Homecoming.[2]

MBE

Grace Ladoja
Born
London, United Kingdom
OccupationMusic executive
PartnerTeeZee[1]

Early life

Grace Ladoja was born in London, United Kingdom to Nigerian parents.[3] She is the only child of the former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja.

Career

In 2017, Ladoja was named the Rising Star at the music week women in music by English trade publication Music Week.[4]

In 2018, she was awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II and was presented by the King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms Charles III.[5][6][7] Same year, she was listed as one of the 25 women shaping 2018 alongside Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Ruth Davidson and Dua Lipa by British Vogue.[8][9][10]

In 2020, she was profiled by the same magazine as a creative to add to your social feeds and one of the 20 stylish UK influencers by Evening Standard.[11][12]

In March 2021, Grace was listed by Forbes as one of the 30 inspirational women.[13] Same year, she was named the Entrepreneur of the Year at the Artist & Manager Awards.[14]

Personal life

Grace and Nigerian music star TeeZee are partners and they have a child together.[15][16]

References
  1. "Music executive Grace Ladoja welcomes baby with rapper Teezee". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  2. "The Online Festival Putting Nigerian Fashion on the Map". Vogue. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  3. "Grace Ladoja Says Education Will Underpin Africa's Next Wave of Creative Greatness". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  4. "'Skepta has created a blueprint', says manager Grace Ladoja, crowned Rising Star at Women In Music 2017". Music Week. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  5. ngbokai, richard (2018-11-19). "Queen Elizabeth honours Nigerian music executive". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  6. "Skepta's manager Grace Ladoja: I was once afraid of the music industry". BBC News. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  7. "Grace Ladoja Receives An MBE From The Prince Of Wales". The Guardian (Nigeria). 2018-11-17. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  8. "The Vogue 25: Meet The Women Shaping 2018". British Vogue. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  9. Association, Press (2018-05-31). "Duchess of Sussex and Ruth Davidson lead Vogue list of UK's most influential women". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  10. "Duchess of Sussex, Ruth Davidson and Dua Lipa on influential women list". Hereford Times. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  11. "49 Black Creatives To Add To Your Social Feeds". British Vogue. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  12. May, Chloe Street, Naomi (2020-02-13). "The 20 most stylish influencers to follow during London Fashion Week". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  13. Williams, Tommy. "Meet 30 Inspirational Women This Women's History Month". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  14. "Artist & Manager Awards 2021 winners revealed". Music Week. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  15. Okonofua, Odion (2021-05-06). "Music executive Grace Ladoja welcomes baby with rapper Teezee". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  16. Owolawi, Taiwo (2021-05-22). "Ex-governor's daughter Grace Ladoja finally welcomes son, shares his names". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
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