Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has been secured for theatrical release on six continents.
Nile Media has purchased the rights to distribute the picture abroad, but FilmOne Entertainment is still in possession of the rights to distribute it domestically.
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.
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.
It purchased the distribution rights to Wives on Strike 3 by Omoni Oboli in August. Additionally, it ensured the film’s international theatrical release. A voucher system was then implemented, allowing moviegoers to purchase tickets in advance of the show. Nile obtained royal approval in October and joined forces with Ooni of Ife to run Ojaja Cinemas, which is scheduled to open 1,000 screens around Nigeria.
