Nigeria’s cinemas recorded 60 per cent growth, generated N11.5 billion in 2024

Nigeria’s cinemas recorded 60 per cent growth, generated N11.5 billion in 2024

The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) says the Nigerian film industry has experienced a significant surge, with the Box Office recording an impressive 60 per cent increase in 2024. In Lagos, Ope Ajayi, CEAN’s national chairman, revealed this while speaking with the Nigerian News Agency (NAN). According to him, N11.5 billion was earned from … Read more

How Nigerian cinema exhibitors prioritise, schedule films — Patrick Lee

How Nigerian cinema exhibitors prioritise, schedule films — Patrick Lee

Patrick Lee, a respected figure in the Nollywood industry and a former chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, has addressed the mounting criticism against cinema owners and allegations of bias in film scheduling, sabotage, and unfair practices, aiming to clarify and understand the situation. December 2024 was a whirlwind of releases for Nollywood … Read more