Lagos dominates as Nigeria’s cinema revenue hits N14.52 billion

    Joseph Olaoluwa & Anthony Udugba | Editor’s picks | Feb 20, 2026    
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Going to the movies is gradually becoming a big business in Nigeria. Over a two year period, total cinema earnings jumped from N10.74 billion in 2024 to N14.52 billion in 2025, according to data by FilmOne Entertainment. While the entire country saw growth, Lagos stood tall as the king of entertainment, gaining N13.70 billion in the two years and raking in more than half of all cinema money nationwide. The commercial capital grew its earnings to N7.94 billion, up from N5.76 billion in 2024. Across its 41 locations, the highest in the region, Lagos recorded over 1.28 million ticket admissions.

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