Ladi Ladebo
Ladi Ladebo | |
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| Born | Raymond Oladipupo Ladebo 7 May 1942 Ijebu-Ode, Ogu, Nigeria |
| Died | 16 April 2021 (aged 78) London, England |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Uncle Ladi |
| Alma mater | Bowling Green State University New York University Graduate School of Business |
| Occupation(s) | film director, writer and producer |
| Known for | Countdown at Kusini |
Raymond Oladipupo Ladebo also simply known by his stage name Ladi Ladebo (7 May 1942 – 16 April 2021) was a Nigerian filmmaker. He was one of the pioneers of Golden Age of yesteryear Nigerian cinema, especially during the celluloid-era optimism of the 1970s. He previously worked as a media analyst and accountant before entering the film industry. He was also popularly called by his nickname as Uncle Ladi.