Cinemax Distribution
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Cinemax Distribution Limited (commonly referred to as Cinemax) is an independent film distribution company based in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 2023 by Ope Ajayi, the company provides theatrical distribution, streaming licensing, film financing and co-productions, film marketing, cinema Setup &advisory, and cinema management services. Cinemax has been credited as the distributor for multiple Nigerian theatrical releases and has licensed films to major international streaming platforms.[1]
History
Cinemax Distribution Limited was established in 2023 by Ope Ajayi with the stated aim of providing integrated distribution and advisory services to the West African film industry. Early company materials and press coverage describe the firm as engaged in theatrical distribution and in co-producing locally produced films for nationwide and international releases.[2][3]
Distribution
Cinemax has been publicly credited as distributor, or licensing partner on a slate of Nigerian films across theatrical and streaming windows. Titles associated with Cinemax in press reports, company materials, and film databases include,[4]
- Ada Omo Daddy
- Hotel Labamba
- Sista 2023[5]
- On the Edge 2023[6]
- Offshoot 2024[7]
- Queen Lateefah[8]
- Thin Line 2024[9]
- Summer Rain 2025[10]
- Asoebi Diaries
- The Party (TV Series)
- The Benefactor 2025[11]
- A Weekend Fiasco 2025[12]
- Gingerrr
Selected filmography
(Distribution and production credit)
- Ada Omo Daddy, 2023 Executive Producer /Distributor
- Queen Lateefah, 2024 Executive Producer/Producer/Distributor
- Thin Line, 2024 Executive Producer /Distributor
- The Party (TV series), 2025 Executive Producer/Producer/Distributor
- Aso Ebi Diaries, 2025 Distributor
- Summer Rain, 2025 Distributor
- Gingerrr, 2025 Executive Producer/Producer/Distributor
References
- ↑ Amos (2024-10-03). "Cinemax: Transforming film distribution in Nigeria's entertainment landscape". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ↑ Africa, B. I. (2025-07-22). "From finance to film: How Ope Ajayi is engineering Nigeria's cinematic renaissance". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ "Cinemax Distribution Limited Record Two Major Wins at 2025 NFVCB Conference". This Day. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ Nwafor (2025-11-29). "Cinemax Distribution bags two awards at NFVCB confab". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ↑ "Biodun Stephen's 'Sista' set to premiere on Prime Video | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ Reporter, Samuel Oamen | Senior (2024-10-04). "Cinemax: Transforming film distribution in Nigeria's entertainment landscape". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
- ↑ Amos (2024-12-07). "Cinemax unveils Thin Line". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ "Bolaji Ogunmola's "Summer Rain" Explores Love, Life, and the Choices That Shape Us - Nollywood Reporter". 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ NollywoodTmies. "Adeoluwa Owu's 'The Benefactor' Heads to Cinemas August 8". Simply Entertainment Reports and Trending Stories. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
- ↑ ilesanmi, Tunrayo (2025-09-06). "A Weekend Fiasco makes cinema debut". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
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