Nigerian film industry veteran Moses Babatope has unveiled Nile Media Entertainment Group , a new production and distribution studio aimed at transforming African cinema. The company, named after the River Nile, will focus on cultural representation, industry excellence and sustainable practices. As co-founder of FilmHouse Group and managing director of FilmOne Entertainment, Babatope had been instrumental in bringing African films to global audiences.
The Nile Group comprises five subsidiaries: Nile Entertainment, a distribution arm covering local and international markets; Nile Cinemas, offering luxury cinema experiences; Nile Motion Pictures, a production company for Nollywood films; Nile Studio Lab, a film village in Nigeria; and Nile Foundation, the CSR arm focused on community development through film. Babatope has assembled a female-led executive team for the venture. Biola Sokenu steps in as executive director and group COO, bringing over two decades of experience as a financial controller and production accountant across the U.
K., Nigeria and the U.S.
Prior to joining Nile Group, Sokenu led financial operations at Fleet River Productions Ltd, managing the production of Netflix’s “The Diplomat” Season 2. Her extensive background includes work on independent films and pivotal roles at global organizations such as AAA Entertainment, FilmOne Entertainment and the BBC. Lolu Desalu joins as executive director, leveraging 18 years of experience in business strategy, b.