For all the talk of “lack of money” which we all heard during the Christmas celebrations, Nigerians spent about N682 million in cinemas between December 14 and 30.
According to figures provided by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the Hollywood blockbuster, Aquaman and Nigeria’s Chief Daddy grossed N168,434,137 and N101,979,343 respectively. Rounding up the top 10 grossing movies during the period in addition to the aforementioned pair are Bumblebee, Animated Spider-Man, God Calling, King of Boys, Lionheart, Mary Poppins Returns, Mortal Engines and Grinch.
As of November 15, Merry Men, a movie produced by comedian, Ayo Makun, was ranked the highest grossing movie with a total income of N230 million.
What movies did you see during the Christmas holidays?
