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][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
[edit]Ope Ajayi was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He completed his secondary education at the International School, University of Lagos, and earned a degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Lagos. He is also an alumnus of the Lagos Business School.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Ajayi spent his early career working in the financial services sector before moving to Genesis Cinemas.[citation needed]
Ope Ajayi was appointed executive director at Genesis Group. In July 2022, he was elected as the National President of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Tittle | Major cast | Role | Reference |
| 2022 | Brotherhood | Tobi Bakre, Folarin Falana, Toni Tones, Ronke Oshodi Oke | Co - Executive producer | |
| 2023 | Ada Omo Daddy | Mercy Aigbe, Omowunmi Dada, Nkechi Blessing, Sola Sobowale | Co – Executive producer / Producer | [7] |
| 2024 | Queen Lateefah | Wumi Toriola, Kunle Remi, Fathia Williams, Femi Adebayo | Co - Executive producer / Producer | [8] |
| 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 | [9] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| 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 | [10] |
| Best Social Message | Nominated | [10] | |||
| Best Editing | Nominated | [10] | |||
| Best Costume | Nominated | [10] | |||
| Best Sound | Nominated | [10] | |||
| Director of the year | Nominated | [10] | |||
| Best use of food | Nominated | [10] | |||
| Best Actress | Nominated | [10] | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (2024-10-05). "How Ope Ajayi is transforming film distribution in Nigeria through Cinemax". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ ShockNG (2023-01-29). "Ope Ajayi Exits Genesis, Launches New Distribution Start up "Cinemax" (Exclusive)". ShockNG. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Wumi Toriola Set to Release First Cinema Film Queen Lateefah". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (2024-11-12). "Queen Lateefah grosses N333.7 Million, Enters Nollywood's top box office rankings". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Oloruntoyin, Faith (2023-11-27). "Love becomes chaotic in Mercy Aigbe's star-packed 'Ada Omo Daddy' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Udodiong, Inemesit (2023-05-20). "Biodun Stephen's 'Sista' lands official release date on Prime Video". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Oloruntoyin, Faith (2023-11-27). "Love becomes chaotic in Mercy Aigbe's star-packed 'Ada Omo Daddy' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (2024-10-09). "Wunmi Toriola's "Queen Lateefah" hits N150 Million at Nigerian box office". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Mix, Pulse (2023-09-05). "Cinemax announces long awaited cinematic, eyegasmic murder mystery 'The Party'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ 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.