FilmeHouse has parted ways with Mr. Kene Mkparu in his position as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
In a statement sighted by Qed.ng on Thursday, the Board of Directors of FilmHouse Cinemas and FilmOne Distribution and Production stated that the decision will in no way affect the growth of the company.
The statement was signed by Kene Okwuosa, who has been appointed interim managing director.
Mr Okwuosa appreciated the good works done by his predecessor.
“We are most thankful to him for this and for the opportunity to have worked with him. He was and remains a true visionary, and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.
“Filmhouse and FilmOne are entering a new phase, thus the Board has decided to appoint new Managing Director(s) to steer the affairs of both companies.
“In the meantime, I, Kene Okwuosa will function as the interim Managing Director of Filmhouse Cinemas and Moses Babatope will function as the interim Managing Director of FilmOne Distribution and Production, pending the appointment of a substantive Managing Director.
“Contrary to the news being peddled in public domain, the Board wishes to assure everybody that the company is in good health, and there is no cause for alarm.
“I am confident that our best years lie ahead of us, and together, we will continue to build on the good works championed by Mr. Mpkaru,” the statement said.
Mkparu was a co-founder of both companies and instrumental in building them from scratch to becoming the leading cinema chain, theatrical distributor and production company group in Nigeria.
He started his cinema career with Odeon Cinemas in the United Kingdom, rising to become the first black assistant manager.
He came to Nigeria to start Genesis Deluxe Cinema, which he left to co-found FilmHouse.
