Silverbird Cinemas is a subsidiary of Silverbird Group, particularly involved in entertaining the public with movies. The Silverbird Group is a diversified multi-media company with holdings in Radio, Television, Real Estate, and Cinemas.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, a renowned businessman, politician, public figure and advocate for the people, founded Silverbird Group in 1980, and the company is today one of the largest media entertainment companies in Africa.
The company is a leader in innovation and has earned an international reputation. Silverbird’s Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) brand produced the first and only black African Miss World in 2001.
Also, Silverbird carved a niche as a ground-breaking company by building the first international standard Mall and Cineplex in Nigeria, the Silverbird Galleria, which paved the way for other malls in the country.
Since opening its doors in 2004, Silverbird Galleria has revolutionized the shopping experience in Nigeria and, indeed, West Africa. With other malls operated by the company mushrooming across the country, Silverbird has become one of the most recognizable shopping mall brands.
Millions of people each year seek out the dynamic and fine shopping environment uniquely offered by Silverbird Malls.
In addition, Silverbird revolutionized FM Radio in Nigeria in 1997 when it set up Rhythm 93.7 FM, initially in Lagos and then across the country.
Silverbird also reinvented the cinema culture with theatres spanning Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Accra, Ghana.
From pageants to radio, television, malls and its Man of the Year event, the Silverbird brand is an icon in the entertainment world. The company consists of the following:
- Silverbird Communications, which comprises Rhythm FM and Silverbird Television;
- Silverbird Productions, which produces the MBGN pageant, Mr Nigeria Contest and the Man of the Year Awards;
- Silverbird Cinemas which is currently the largest cinema chain in West Africa with more than 50 screens in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Accra, Ghana;
- Silverbird Properties serves as management contractors for large, multi-faceted development projects comprising malls, hotels, convention centres and theme parks.
- Silverbird Malls comprises Silverbird Galleria, Lagos, Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja, and Silverbird Showtime, Port Harcourt;
Silverbird Galleria, which is the first cinema established by the group, was opened in May 2004 at Victoria Island, Lagos. The movie theatre, Silverbird Cinemas which revolutionalized cinema in Nigeria pioneered the first five screens Cineplex in sub-Saharan Africa.
The huge commercial success recorded by the Silverbird Cinemas in Lagos paved way for the opening of additional multiplexes in different locations across Nigeria. Silverbird Cinemas also possesses the largest cinema chain in West Africa with several locations in Lagos, Abuja, Warri, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Accra, Ghana.
The Lagos Galleria, Victoria Island
Silverbird Galleria has a shirt retailer, café and mobile network offices for feasible communication and internet access, all located on the ground floor. Electronic gadgets retailers and the Rhythm 93.7 FM broadcasting studio (operated by Silverbird) are on the first floor. The second floor has arcades and food services. The Silverbird Cinemas is on the third and topmost floor. Additional services include a pharmacy, lounge and beauty shop.
The Galleria has sister locations in other parts of Nigeria and internationally. They include the following:
- The 12-screen/Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja, arguably West Africa’s largest Cinema complex
- An 8-screen/Silverbird Showtime, Port Harcourt
- A Silverbird 6-screen cinema and lifestyle store in Accra Mall, Ghana
- A 4-screen cinema in Nairobi, Kenya.
Categories of Movies Shown In All Silverbird Cinemas Locations
Silverbird Cinemas show different kinds of movies at different times of the day. The film categories include action, adventure, animation, comedy, drama and fantasy. Others are horror, Nollywood movies, romance, sci-fi and thriller.
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Locations of Silverbird Cinemas, Promo Days, Movie Prices and Ticket Bookings
1. Silverbird Cinemas Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island
Address: 133, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Box Office: +2347012655677
Business Manager / Adverts: +2348060366881
- Monday: ₦1,000 Flat (Movie + Pop Corn + Drink).
- Tuesday & Thursday: Adults ₦1,000, Students & Children ₦500.
- Wednesday: ₦1,000 Flat (Movie + Free Drink).
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: Adults ₦1,500, Students & Children ₦1,000.
- School Excursions: ₦1,000/Person (Movie and excursion pack)
- Indian Movies: ₦2,500 Flat (popcorn and drink)
2. Silverbird Cinemas Festival Mall, FESTAC, Lagos
Box Office / Movie Enquiries: +234 9056135001
- Monday: ₦1,000 (Movie + Pop Corn + Drink)
- Tuesday: Adult ₦1,000, Students/Children ₦500
- Wednesday: Adult ₦1,000 Student/Children ₦500
- Thursdays: Adult ₦1,000, Student/Children ₦500
- Friday-Sunday: Adult ₦1,500, Student/Children ₦1,000
- Public Holidays: Adult ₦1,500, Students/Children ₦1,000
- School Excursion: ₦1000/Person (Movie, Popcorn and Drink)
- Indian Movies: ₦2,500/Person (free popcorn and drinks)
3. Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja City Mall, Ikeja
Address: Ikeja City Mall: 174 / 194, Obafemi Awolowo way, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Box Office/Movie Enquiries: +234 7017910000, +234 8121201568
- Mondays: Adults: ₦1,000, Students: ₦500, Children: ₦500
- Terrific Tuesdays: ₦1,100 (Movie ticket + Promo Popcorn + Promo Drink)
- Wednesdays: Adults: ₦1,000, Students: ₦500, Children: ₦500
- Thursdays: Adults: ₦1,000, Student: ₦500, Children: ₦500
- Fridays – Sundays: Adults: ₦1,500, Students: ₦1,000, Children:₦1,000
*All the above apply except for particular movies that have special prices.
4. Silverbird Cinemas, Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja
Box Office: 234 9094778020
Advert Enquiries: 234 8091613154
- Mondays: Adults: ₦1,000, Student: ₦800, Kids: N500
- Tuesdays: ₦1,000 *Promo(Movie Ticket + Pop Corn + Drink)
- Wednesdays: Adults: ₦1,000, Student: ₦800, Kids: ₦500
- Thursdays: Adults: ₦1,000, Student: ₦800, Kids: ₦500
- Fridays: ₦1,500 *Promo(Movie Ticket + Pop Corn)
- Saturdays: Adults: ₦1,500, Students: ₦1,000, Kids: ₦1,000
- Sundays: Adults: ₦1,500, Students: ₦1,000, Kids:₦1,000
*Promo Applies to all movies except for ‘Movie of the week’
5. Silverbird Cinemas, SEC Abuja
Box Office: 08163987390
Advert Enquiries: 08091613154
- Mondays: ₦1,000 *Promo(Movie ticket + Popcorn)
- Tuesdays: Adults: ₦1,000, Student: ₦800, Kids: ₦500
- Wednesdays: Adults: ₦1,000 *Promo(Movie + Pop Corn + Drink)
- Thursdays: Adults: ₦1,000, Student: ₦800, Kids: ₦500
- Fridays: Adults: ₦1,500, Students: ₦1,000, Kids: ₦1,000
- Saturdays: Adults: ₦1,500, Students: ₦1,000, Kids: ₦1,000
- Sundays: Adults: ₦1,500, Students: ₦1,000, Kids: ₦1,000
*Promo Applies to all movies except for ‘Movie of the Week”
6. Silverbird Cinemas, Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre, Uyo
Address: Silverbird Cinemas, Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Box Office: 234 7030070882
Advert Enquiries: 2348089549540
Business Manager: 234 8089549540
7. Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall, Ghana
Address: Silverbird Entertainment Ghana Ltd, First ‘Floor, Shop 39, Accra Mall, Tetteh Quashie Interchange, Ghana.
Box Office: (00233) 544310140
Advert Enquiries: (00233) 544310134
Business Manager: (00233) 544310139
8. Silverbird Cinemas, West Hills Mall, Ghana
Address: Weija Junction Bus Stop, Accra – Cape Coast Road, Ga West, Greater Accra, Ghana.
Open hours: Mondays – Sunday: 10am-8pm. Hours might differ on public holidays.
Box Office: +233 50 034 5393
Note: To book your tickets ahead of schedule, you can either visit silverbirdcinemas.com, call the box office number(s) for your desired location or download the Silverbird Cinemas App from any app store.