Filmmaker Adetiba Strikes NGX Closing Gong, As ASI Ends 2022 19.98% Better

Kemi Adetiba, renowned filmmaker and founder of Visuals Kemi Adetiba, struck the gong bringing trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for the final session of the year 2022 to a close on Friday, December 30.

Adetiba, director of critically acclaimed movies “Wedding Party” and “King of Boys,” which was later adapted by Netflix, was accompanied by the Chief Executive of the NGX, Temi Popoola, who spoke about the exchange’s impressive year, despite the global macroeconomic challenges and volatility.

Popoola said 2022 has “been a fantastic year for NGX, with a positive 19.98% return.

“We’ve also seen several landmark listings in equity and fixed income, including BUA Foods and Geregu Power, which have played a key role in driving growth in the market this year,” he said.

Popoola noted Adetiba’s exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, putting Nigeria on the map with her incredible movie successes.

“We’re excited to explore partnerships with the entertainment industry to catalyse its growth and bring even more success to the country,” he stressed.