The Founder

Yemi Laja —
Multipotentialite.

Singer. Theatre Producer. Vocal Coach. Transformational Coach. Speaker. Over 10 years of experience across the UK, Nigeria, and Ireland.

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Yemi Laja

Founder & Director — Mastercraft Global Ltd

Yemi Laja is a multipotentialite with over 10 years of experience as a singer, songwriter, theatre actor, theatre producer, vocal coach, and creative entrepreneur. She has performed as a singer and actor on high-profile, global stages in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

She is a valued member of the renowned Crescent Theatre in Birmingham — one of the UK's longest-standing and most respected theatres, known for its rich legacy of outstanding theatrical productions and community engagement.

Beyond performance, Yemi is a qualified lawyer (Barrister and Solicitor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) and holds a Second Class Upper degree from Durham University — a combination that informs her uniquely structured, integrity-driven approach to coaching and creative enterprise.

Transformational Coach Theatre Producer Vocal Coach Singer & Songwriter Speaker Lawyer

Musical Work

The Good News
An uplifting song sharing a message of hope and positivity. Published September 2020.
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Everything I've Needed
An uplifting song of thanksgiving to God for provision. Published March 2024.
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Ireti nbe (There is Hope)
A reassuring song of hope in an African dialect. First performed at London School of Economics, Africa Day, May 2024. Published December 2024.
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Theatre & Performance

June–July 2025

"The Importance of Being Earnest"

Production Assistant & Props Manager. Premiering at The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham — touring The Old Rep Theatre, Walsall Arboretum, Harvington Hall, and Selly Manor.

March 2025

"A Tale of Endless Grace"

Self-written and performed at Vue Cinema, Westfield Mall, London.

December 2023

"The King is Coming" — Lead Actor/Narrator

Performed at Ozone Cinema, Surrey Quays, London.

May 2024

"Parable of the Sower" — Lead Actor/Narrator

Performed at Phoenix Academy, Celebration Church London.

December 2022

"Saviour" — Writer, Director & Producer

A Christmas Play performed at House of Grace, RCCG, Durham, UK.

May 2021

"Ony'eze" — Lead Actor

Performed at the Covenant Place, beside National Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria.

Vocal Training Engagements

June–Aug 2024

3-Month Online Intensive Masterclass

Trained over 10 participants across North America and Africa in a 3-month online intensive vocal masterclass.

May 2021

"Breaking the Singing Code" — Online Workshop

Trained over 100 participants in an online vocal training workshop.

Jan 2018–Dec 2018

Panam Percy Paul College of Music

Trained over 50 students across the academic year.

Education & Qualifications

Masters — Durham University

Durham University, UK
Second Class Honours (Upper Division), 2022

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Lagos State University
Second Class Honours (Upper Division), 2017

Barrister & Solicitor

Nigerian Law School
Called to the Nigerian Bar — Second Class Honours (Upper Division), 2017
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