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.
It’s National Chairman, Mr Ope Ajayi, who revealed this while speaking with newsmen, said N11.5billion was realised in the year 2024 from ticket sales across cinemas in Nigeria, as against N7.2billion made in 2023.
He added that in 2024, the cinemas also accommodated no fewer than 2.66million persons and 2.54million persons in 2023.
Ajayi listed the top five Nollywood films in 2024 as: Everybody Loves Jennifer, Queen Lateefah, Ajosepo, Ajakaju, and Alakada;Bad & Boujee.
Ajayi noted that the top five Hollywood films in 2024 were: Deadpool & Wolverine, Bad Boys 4, Gladiator II, Moana 2 and Venom 3.
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