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Omotola Says Her ₦103m-Grossing Film Returned Only ₦22m to Producers

Veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says her film, *Mother’s Love*, grossed ₦103 million in cinemas, yet producers received only about ₦22 million. Her comments highlight the gap between headline box-office figures and what filmmakers may ultimately earn. Cinema exhibitors, distributors, marketing costs and other production expenses can take substantial portions of ticket revenue. Omotola did not give a full breakdown of the difference. Still, the disclosure has revived debate about revenue sharing, cinema distribution and whether theatrical releases are truly profitable for Nollywood producers.

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prince

What parts of the cinema revenue chain usually account for such a big difference between ₦103 million gross and roughly ₦22 million reaching producers?

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kunle

Exactly, the headline gross is not the same as what producers finally receive after the different revenue shares are taken out.

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kris

The headline box-office number sounds impressive, but this shows why gross revenue alone may not reflect what filmmakers actually take home.

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jaruma

Still, the figures need fuller context before people conclude cinemas are solely responsible; production, marketing, and distribution arrangements can also affect returns.

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tolu

Producers should make revenue splits and reporting clearer from the start, so audiences and investors can distinguish ticket sales from actual producer earnings.

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