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.

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Early life and education

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

Ajayi spent his early career working in the financial services sector before moving to Genesis Cinemas. [7]

Ope Ajayi was appointed executive director at Genesis Group. In July 2022, he was elected as the National Chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria. [8]

Filmography

YearTittleMajor castRoleReference
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 [9]
2024 Queen Lateefah Wumi Toriola, Kunle Remi, Fathia Williams, Femi Adebayo Co - Executive producer / Producer [10]
2024Thin Line Mercy Aigbe, Uche Montana, Nkechi Blessing, Uzor Arukwe Co - Executive producer / Producer
2025The Party Kehinde Bankole, Shaffy Bello, Uzor Arukwe, Mide Martins Executive producer and Producer [11]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultReference
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Movie West AfricaBrotherhoodWon
Best Overall MovieNominated
2024 Best of Nollywood Awards Best CinematographyAda Omo DaddyNominated [12]
Best Social MessageNominated [12]
Best EditingNominated [12]
Best CostumeNominated [12]
Best SoundNominated [12]
Director of the yearNominated [12]
Best use of foodNominated [12]
Best ActressNominated [12]
Best Supporting ActressNominated [12]

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References

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  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.
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  11. ↑ Mix, Pulse (2023-09-05). "Cinemax announces long awaited cinematic, eyegasmic murder mystery 'The Party'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
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