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Nigeria’s cinema generates N514.7m in May

The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) has generated N514.7 million from the box office in May 2023.

This shows a decline of N52 million compared to the N566 million tickets sold in April.

The CEAN National Chairman, Opeyemi Ajayi, made this known in Lagos on Tuesday, June 6.

READ ALSO: CEAN: Nigerians spent N441m watching movies in March

Ajayi disclosed that 197,242 patrons also bought tickets at the box office in May, showing a decline of 23,539 when compared with the 220,781 tickets sold in April.

He said: “For the month of May, we were able to generate N514,653,363 with 197,242 viewers admission.

“Cinema lovers can look forward to memorable times this June as there would be first-rate films.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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