Ope Ajayi is a Nigerian film producer and promoter. He is the founder and CEO of Cinemax Distribution Limited and COTS Productions. He is also the convener of the Lagos Business Of Film Summit. He is best known as the executive producer of the Nigerian murder mystery series, The Party which was released on Netflix in May 2025. He is also an executive producer of the film Queen Lateefah, produced in partnership with Wumi Toriola and the co-executive producer of the films Brotherhood, Ada Omo Daddy and Thinline, in partnership with actress and producer Mercy Aigbe. He has licensed many films to multiple platforms, including Sista by Biodun Stephen, and Silence by Yemi "Filmboy" Morafa.
Early life and education
Ajayi was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He completed his secondary education at the International School, University of Lagos, and earned a degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Lagos. He is also an alumnus of the Lagos Business school.
Career
Ajayi spent his early career working in the financial services sector before moving to Genesis Cinemas.
Ajayi was appointed executive director at Genesis Group. In July 2022, he was elected as the National Chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.
Filmography YearTitleMajor castRoleReference2022 BrotherhoodTobi Bakre, Folarin Falana, Toni Tones, Ronke Oshodi OkeCo-executive producer2023 Ada Omo DaddyMercy Aigbe, Omowunmi Dada, Nkechi Blessing, Sola SobowaleCo-executive producer / producer2024Queen LateefahWumi Toriola, Kunle Remi, Fathia Williams, Femi AdebayoCo-executive producer / producerThin LineMercy Aigbe, Uche Montana, Nkechi Blessing, Uzor ArukweCo-executive producer / producer2025The PartyKehinde Bankole, Shaffy Bello, Uzor Arukwe, Mide MartinsExecutive producer and producer2025GingerrrBukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (popularly known as KieKie), Bisola Aiyeola, Wumi Toriola, Bolaji Ogunmola Co-executive producer / producer
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultReference 2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Movie West AfricaBrotherhoodBest Overall Movie2026Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardBest MovieGingerrrBest Supporting ActressBest Supporting ActorBest DirectorBest CinematographyBest Score MusicBest Sound DesignBest Writing MovieBest MakeupBest Score MusicThe PartyBest Writing (TV Series)Best Sound Design
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