The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) has confirmed that it made N603,588,722 from tickets sold across the country in August, representing a 20.09% increase over total sales of N482,528,117 in July.
Its National Chairman, Mr Opeyemi Ajayi, stated on Tuesday that patronage at the cinemas in August was fairly encouraging, with 212,192 viewers admitted during the review period.
He stated that there was a sporadic improvement in sales and tourist patronage in August compared to July numbers.
"August was a beautiful month," he added, "we showcased beautiful films like Akuddaya, Meg 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, A Bag of Trouble, Blue Beetle, Mikolo, The Modern Woman, Retribution, and Kesari."
"We had total sales of 603,588,722 and admission of 212,192 viewers."
"We want Nigerians to develop the habit of going to the movies; it is a place to relax and unwind."
Ajayi advised moviegoers to keep an eye out for films set to be released in September. Equaliser 3, A Bag of Trouble, Something Like Gold, The Nun, Mami Wata, Kanaani, A Haunting in Venice, Expendables 4, Weekend to forget, The Creator, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding are the films.
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