…Celebrating Wunmi Trioraa’s film debut
In the ever-evolving world of Nigerian cinema, one company stands out for its commitment to transforming film distribution. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Ope Ajayi, Cinemax is a company at the forefront of delivering quality content to audiences across various platforms.
Through Captain of The Sea Productions Ltd, a wholly owned production company. The company is dedicated to telling compelling African stories and bringing exciting talent to the forefront of the entertainment industry.
Cinemax emerged at a time when the Nigerian film industry was ripe for innovation. With a clear mission to bridge the gap between creators and viewers, Ajayi focuses on producing and distributing quality content that resonates with audiences across the country. Its strategic approach has redefined the way movies reach theaters and ultimately the hearts of moviegoers.
At the heart of Cinemax’s philosophy is a deep commitment to supporting local filmmakers, and by partnering with diverse creators, including celebrated actress Wunmi Toriola for her theatrical debut Queen Lateefah, Cinemax It showcases the richness of storytelling. ‘Queen Latifa’ opened with 5.8 billion Naira, making it the highest opening box office gross for a Nigerian film in a non-holiday weekend, reaching 100 million within 7 days and on track to reach 100 million+ in 2024. It was one of the fastest records ever achieved. In theaters for a record-breaking run time of at least 12 weeks.
In 2023, Cinemax co-produced and distributed Ada Omo Daddy in collaboration with award-winning actress and producer Mercy Aigbe-Adeoti. The film became the third highest grossing Nigerian film in theaters. Other notable films distributed by Cinemax include Biodun Stephen’s ‘Sista’, ‘Hotel La Bamba’ and Yemi’s ‘cinema boy’ Morafas’ ‘Silence’.
Looking to the future, Ajayi aims to position Nigerian cinema on the world stage.
Speaking to Ope Ajayi, he envisions Nigeria’s stories continuing to captivate audiences on the world stage due to the depth and diversity of talent in the country’s film industry. With this ambition, Cinemax is exploring international partnerships and distribution opportunities to further expand its influence.
He also talked extensively about Mercy Aigbe’s Thinline, a blockbuster title coming out in December, and the upcoming 2025 titles and collaborations that will be announced in the coming weeks.
