Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ for theatrical distribution across 6 continents

Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ has been acquired for theatrical distribution across 6 continents

While FilmOne Entertainment retains its rights to distribute the movie locally, Nile Media has acquired the rights to distribute the film internationally.

In an official announcement on Instagram, the media distribution and production company unveiled the cinema dates for the film.

“Nile Media Entertainment proudly announces international theatrical distribution for @funkejenifaakindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa, the first Nigerian film to be released in 30 countries across 6 continents,” the post said.

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There is an exclusive UK Premiere at Odeon Cinemas, Greenwich on December 20, 2024. Other countries include Italy, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belgium, and Canada.

Nile Media was launched by film executive, Moses Babatope after his exit from Filmhouse where he served as managing director of FilmOne Entertainment, a subsidiary of FilmHouse Group, which he co-founded with Kene Okwusa in 2012. In less than a year since its establishment, the company has collaborated and unveiled several ventures. 

In August, it acquired the distribution rights for Omoni Oboli’s Wives on Strike 3. It also secured the international cinema release for the film. This was followed by the introduction of a voucher system which will enable cinema lovers to pre-order tickets before showtime. In October, Nile secured royal endorsement and partnered with Ooni of Ife to manage Ojaja Cinemas which is set to launch 1,000 screens across Nigeria.