Cinemax Distribution

Cinemax Distribution Limited (commonly referred to as Cinemax) is an independent film distribution company based in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 2023 by Ope Ajayi, the company provides theatrical distribution, streaming licensing, film financing and co-productions, film marketing, cinema Setup &advisory, and cinema management services. Cinemax has been credited as the distributor for multiple Nigerian theatrical releases and has licensed films to major international streaming platforms.

History

Cinemax Distribution Limited was established in 2023 by Ope Ajayi with the stated aim of providing integrated distribution and advisory services to the West African film industry. Early company materials and press coverage describe the firm as engaged in theatrical distribution and in co-producing locally produced films for nationwide and international releases.

Distributions

Cinemax has been publicly credited as distributor, or licensing partner on a slate of Nigerian films across theatrical and streaming windows. Titles associated with Cinemax in press reports, company materials, and film databases include,

1. Ada Omo Daddy
2. Hotel Labamba
3. Sista 2023
4. On the Edge 2023
5. Offshoot 2024
6. Queen Lateefah
7. Thin Line 2024
8. Summer Rain 202
9. Asoebi Diaries
10. The Party (TV Series)
11. The Benefactor 2025
12. A Weekend Fiasco 2025
13. Gingerrr

Founder

Ope Ajayi is credited as founder and CEO of Cinemax Distribution Limited in professional profiles and company material; he is also named in credits for several productions and distribution campaigns.

Selected filmography: Distribution and Production Credit

1. Ada Omo Daddy 2023 Executive Producer /Distributor
2. Queen Lateefah 2024 Executive Producer/Producer/Distributor.
3. Thin Line 2024 Executive Producer /Distributor.
4. The Party (TV Series ) 2025 Executive Producer/Producer/Distributor
5. Aso Ebi Diaries 2025 Distributor
6. Summer Rain 2025 Distributor
7. Gingerrr 2025 Executive Producer/Producer/Distributor