Grace Ladoja

Grace Ladoja
MBE
Born
London, U.K.
OccupationMusic executive
PartnerTeeZee

Grace Ladoja MBE is a British music executive. She founded Our Homecoming, a festival in Lagos, Nigeria which ran for three days each year from 2018 till date.

Background

Ladoja was born in London to Adewolu Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan.

Career

At Music Week magazine's annual UK awards night in 2017, Ladoja received the Rising Star award. At the 2021 awards night, Ladoja received the Entrepreneur award.

In 2018, she received an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for services to the music industry. From 2018 to 2021, Ladoja has been included in several lists of influential women.She worked as a manager and a long time collaborator of Skepta playing a role in his international career and in projects linking the UK and Nigerian creative industries.

Personal life

Ladoja and Nigerian rapper TeeZee are partners, in 2021 they announced the birth of their first child.

Honours

Ladoja made history as the first African woman to design a shoe for Nike.

References

  1. ↑ "The Online Festival Putting Nigerian Fashion on the Map". Vogue. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
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  3. ↑ BNS (2026-04-22). "Grace Ladoja's Nike x Homecoming Air Max Plus is a Cultural Bridge". BN Style. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
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  9. ↑ "49 Black Creatives To Add To Your Social Feeds". British Vogue. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  10. ↑ May, Chloe Street, Naomi (2020-02-13). "The 20 most stylish influencers to follow during London Fashion Week". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2023-02-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  11. ↑ Williams, Tommy. "Meet 30 Inspirational Women This Women's History Month". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  12. ↑ "'Skepta has created a blueprint', says manager Grace Ladoja, crowned Rising Star at Women In Music 2017". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  13. ↑ "Skepta's manager Grace Ladoja: I was once afraid of the music industry". 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  14. ↑ Okonofua, Odion (2021-05-06). "Music executive Grace Ladoja welcomes baby with rapper Teezee". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  15. ↑ Owolawi, Taiwo (2021-05-22). "Ex-governor's daughter Grace Ladoja finally welcomes son, shares his names". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  16. ↑ "Grace Ladoja Makes History As The First African Woman To Design A Nike Signature Shoe". Essence. 2026-04-14. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  17. ↑ Jones, Riley (2026-04-18). "Nike's New Air Max Plus Collaboration Is a Celebration of African Culture". WWD. Retrieved 2026-04-20.