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Ope Ajayi

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Ope Ajayi is a Nigerian film producer and promoter. He is the founder and CEO of Cinemax Distribution Limited and Captain of the Sea Productions.[1][2] He is the executive producer of the film Queen Lateefah,[3] the highest grossing September release in Nigeria,[4] produced in partnership with Wumi Toriola. He is also the co-executive producer of the films Brotherhood, Ada Omo Daddy[5] and Thinline, in partnership with actress and producer Mercy Aigbe. He has licensed many successful films to multiple platforms such as Sista by Biodun Stephen,[6] and Silence by Yemi Filmboy Morafa.

Early life and education

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Ajayi was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Ajayi had his secondary education in International School University of Lagos, and obtained an Actuarial science degree from the University of Lagos. He is an alumnus of Lagos Business School.

Career

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Ajayi spent his early career working in the financial services sector before moving to Genesis Cinemas.

He was made the executive director at Genesis Group. In July 2022, he was made the National President of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.[7]

Filmography

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Year Tittle Major cast Role Reference
2022 Brotherhood Tobi Bakre, Folarin Falana, Toni Tones, Ronke Ojo Co - Executive producer
2023 Ada Omo Daddy Mercy Aigbe, Omowunmi Dada, Nkechi Blessing, Sola Sobowale Co – Executive producer / Producer [8]
2024 Queen Lateefah Wumi toriola, Kunle Remi, Fathia Williams, Femi Adebayo Co - Executive producer / Producer [9]
2024 Thin Line Mercy Aigbe, Uche Montana, Nkechi Blessing, Uzor Arukwe Co - Executive producer / Producer
2025 The Party Kehinde Bankole, Shaffy Bello, Uzor Arukwe, Mide Martins Executive producer and Producer [10]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Reference
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Movie West Africa Brotherhood Won
Best Overall Movie Nominated
2024 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Cinematography Ada Omo Daddy Nominated [11]
Best Social Message Nominated [11]
Best Editing Nominated [11]
Best Costume Nominated [11]
Best Sound Nominated [11]
Director of the year Nominated [11]
Best use of food Nominated [11]
Best Actress Nominated [11]
Best Supporting Actress Nominated [11]

References

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  1. ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (2024-10-05). "How Ope Ajayi is transforming film distribution in Nigeria through Cinemax". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  2. ^ ShockNG (2023-01-29). "Ope Ajayi Exits Genesis, Launches New Distribution Start up "Cinemax" (Exclusive)". ShockNG. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  3. ^ "Wumi Toriola Set to Release First Cinema Film Queen Lateefah". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  4. ^ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (2024-11-12). "Queen Lateefah grosses N333.7 Million, Enters Nollywood's top box office rankings". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  5. ^ Oloruntoyin, Faith (2023-11-27). "Love becomes chaotic in Mercy Aigbe's star-packed 'Ada Omo Daddy' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  6. ^ Udodiong, Inemesit (2023-05-20). "Biodun Stephen's 'Sista' lands official release date on Prime Video". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  7. ^ BusinessDay (2024-08-02). "Nigeria's box office generates N4.6bn in 6 months-CEAN". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-28. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ Oloruntoyin, Faith (2023-11-27). "Love becomes chaotic in Mercy Aigbe's star-packed 'Ada Omo Daddy' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  9. ^ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (2024-10-09). "Wunmi Toriola's "Queen Lateefah" hits N150 Million at Nigerian box office". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  10. ^ Mix, Pulse (2023-09-05). "Cinemax announces long awaited cinematic, eyegasmic murder mystery 'The Party'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i Ayobami, Owolabi (2024-10-14). "Mercy Aigbe Elated As Her Debut Cinema Movie "Ada Omo Daddy" Receives 10 Nominations For BON Award". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.