FilmHouse (12) and Genesis Cinemas (10) dominate Nigeria’s cinema space

Key Takeaways

  • FilmHouse dominates the Nigerian cinema market with 12 branches, making it the country’s largest chain.
  • Genesis Cinemas has ten locations, reflecting strong market presence and brand recognition.
  • Mid-sized chains like Ace, Nile, Silverbird, and Viva each operate five branches, targeting key urban centres.
  • Smaller chains such as Covenant Plus, Ojaja, OOPL, and others have two to three branches, focusing on niche or regional markets.

Founded in 2012, FilmHouse has grown to become Nigeria’s largest cinema chain by number of locations, with 12 outlets across the country as of 2025. Alongside Genesis Cinemas, it has built a network that extends well beyond five sites, whereas all other chains operate in two to five locations. This places FilmHouse at the forefront of the country’s cinema growth in the past decade.

Source:

FilmOne entertainment

Period:

2025
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