EbonyLife Place

What EbonyLife Place does

EbonyLife Place is an integrated entertainment and lifestyle resort located at 1637 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2019 and operating under EbonyLife Cinemas Limited and The White Orchid Hospitality Limited. The single-property resort aggregates seven or more dining venues (including Asian restaurant Jinja, rooftop Túraká, the world's first Afrobeat-themed restaurant, Jasmine Room private dining, and Pizza Garden), a five-screen cinema with 438 seats and VIP private screening rooms, a 20-room boutique hotel (White Orchid) featuring African art and vintage record players, and Vortex — a gaming lounge with PS5, VR headsets, racing simulators, and arcade machines. The resort combines off-the-shelf consumer entertainment hardware (PlayStation 5, VR, projection systems) with hospitality venue management into a unified multi-experience destination.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with bookings via website, phone, WhatsApp, and walk-in, supplemented by an event-driven channel for corporate and private functions (12–150 guests). Revenue streams span food and beverage sales, cinema ticket and F&B service, hotel accommodation, gaming session bookings, and private event hire. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; reservations are handled through direct contact, and corporate/event bookings flow through dedicated event planning teams. The customer base targets high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients seeking premium venues for brand launches and screenings, celebration-seekers for private events, and gaming enthusiasts. Marketing relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat), the corporate website, and email newsletter, with the EbonyLife parent brand providing media visibility. The company is privately held under the EbonyLife corporate umbrella with no external institutional funding disclosed, employs 51–100 people, and has progressively expanded its venue portfolio from 2019 through 2024.

Name

EbonyLife Place

Legal name

EbonyLife Cinemas Limited

Website

https://ebonylifeplace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EbonyLife Place is a privately held entertainment and lifestyle resort in Victoria Island, Lagos, integrating seven-plus dining venues, a five-screen cinema, a 20-room boutique hotel, and a gaming lounge under one roof to serve affluent leisure visitors and corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Entertainment Resort

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAKAB

Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/All-Inclusive Resorts

SECONDARYTHAJAEAF

Resort/Hotel-Integrated Parks (On-Property Theme/Water Parks)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Theme Parks, Water Parks & Family Entertainment Centers

Keywords

• Hospitality entertainment resort
• Boutique hotel dining
• Cinema gaming venue
• Private event spaces
• Leisure lifestyle resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from seven dining venues including Jinja (Asian cuisine), Túraká (rooftop dining), The Afrobeat (world's first Afrobeat restaurant), Pizza Garden (casual dining/poolbar), and Jasmine Room (private dining).
2. Cinema Operations: Five-screen cinema generating revenue from ticket sales, food and drink service, and premium VIP experiences.
3. Hotel Accommodation: 20-room White Orchid boutique hotel with room bookings and related hospitality services.
4. Gaming and Entertainment: Vortex gaming lounge revenue from session bookings, group packages, tournaments, and corporate events.
5. Private Event Hire: Event spaces accommodating 12-150 guests for corporate events, celebrations, proposals, and private screenings with dedicated planning services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EbonyLife Place is an integrated entertainment and lifestyle resort in Victoria Island, Lagos, operating seven dining venues, a five-screen cinema, the Vortex gaming lounge with PS5 and VR, and the 20-room White Orchid boutique hotel. The resort also hosts private events, corporate functions, film premieres, and celebrations for groups ranging from 12 to 150 guests, serving both individual leisure visitors and corporate clients seeking premium experiences in a single destination.

Product overview

EbonyLife Place is Nigeria's premier lifestyle and entertainment resort located in Victoria Island, Lagos — a single unified property offering multiple distinct venue experiences under one roof. The portfolio spans seven dining venues (Jinja Asian restaurant, Túraká rooftop restaurant, The Afrobeat world's-first Afrobeat restaurant, Jasmine Room private dining, Pizza Garden poolside restaurant), two cinema experiences (EbonyLife Cinemas 5-screen public cinema and Screening Rooms private theatres), one gaming venue (Vortex Gaming with VR and PS5), and one boutique hotel (White Orchid Hotel with 20 rooms). The resort positions itself as a complete leisure, entertainment, and events destination serving both individual guests and corporate clients for celebrations, dining, cinema, gaming, and accommodation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jinja: Asian restaurant offering Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine infused with Nigerian spirit, served in a lush natural setting.
• Túraká
• The Afrobeat
• Jasmine Room
• Pizza Garden
• Vortex Gaming
• White Orchid Hotel
• EbonyLife Cinemas

Products and services

• Jinja Restaurant Lagos' preferred Asian restaurant offering Japanese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine infused with Nigerian sensibilities, served in a lush garden setting with signature cocktails and a curated wine selection.
• Túraká Rooftop Restaurant Casual rooftop dining venue with dual views of the Lagos skyline and the Atlantic Ocean, offering indoor and outdoor seating.
• The Afrobeat Restaurant The world's first restaurant dedicated to celebrating Africa's Afrobeat music genre, serving traditional dishes from Nigeria and across the continent.
• Jasmine Room Private Dining An intimate private dining space accommodating up to 18 guests, offering a 5-course curated menu, a 66-bottle wine rack, and premium spirits aged 12 years or more.
• Pizza Garden A casual poolside restaurant and poolbar offering 12 signature pizzas, handcrafted cocktails, thick milkshakes, and fresh mocktails.
• EbonyLife Cinemas A 5-screen cinema complex seating 438 guests across five theatres, including an intimate 28-seat VIP room, featuring plush reclining chairs, premium food and drinks service.
• Screening Rooms (Private Cinemas) Private cinema theatres available for corporate events, brand launches, film premieres, and private screenings, accommodating groups from 28 to 108 guests.
• Vortex Gaming Experience A cutting-edge gaming and arcade lounge featuring over 20 stations with VR headsets, PS5 consoles, racing simulators, and classic arcade cabinets for casual and competitive gamers.
• White Orchid Hotel A 20-room boutique hotel integrating contemporary luxury with authentic African design, featuring original African art, handcrafted furniture, and vintage record players with curated vinyl collections in each room.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oriental Hotel Lagos: Premium Lagos hotel on Victoria Island with multiple F&B outlets, event spaces, and leisure amenities. Directly comparable to the White Orchid Hotel and the resort's broader dining/events business on luxury hospitality in the same Lagos micro-market.
• Filmhouse Cinemas: Nigeria's largest cinema chain operating multiple screens and VIP/private screening formats across major cities. Directly comparable to EbonyLife Cinemas on the 5-screen cinema and VIP/private screening side, with overlapping Lagos catchment.
• Genesis Deluxe Cinemas: Nigerian cinema operator with multi-screen venues including VIP/private screening formats in Lagos. Closely comparable to EbonyLife Cinemas on cinema operations, premium seating, and event/private screening revenue mix.
• Eko Hotel & Suites: Large Lagos hotel complex with multiple restaurants, banquet/event halls, cinema-adjacent leisure amenities, and a casino. Comparable integrated hospitality + F&B + events platform targeting similar corporate and leisure customers.
• Eataly: Global operator of integrated Italian dining, retail and experiential venues under one roof. Concept-comparable to EbonyLife Place's 'multiple themed F&B + entertainment experiences under a single property' model, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Hard Rock Hotel: Global branded hotel and entertainment-resort operator with gaming lounges, themed F&B and live entertainment. Comparable to EbonyLife Place on the entertainment-branded hospitality model and gaming-adjacent experiences, though at international scale.
• Soho House: Global members-club and hospitality operator combining boutique hotel rooms, multiple bars/restaurants, screening rooms, and event programming. Comparable to EbonyLife Place on the HNW-focused multi-venue F&B, screening and event mix, though membership-driven.
• Atlantis The Palm: Iconic integrated luxury resort combining hotel, multiple F&B venues, entertainment attractions and event spaces under one property. Concept-comparable to EbonyLife Place as a 'one-stop leisure + dining + entertainment destination,' though resort-scale rather than urban.

Regional players

• Silverbird Cinemas: West African cinema group with cinema, retail and entertainment operations across Nigeria and neighboring countries. Comparable to EbonyLife's cinema and integrated entertainment venue model at a regional scale.
• The Civic Center Lagos: Lagos events and banqueting venue hosting corporate events, brand launches and private celebrations for similar HNW and corporate customers. Directly comparable to EbonyLife Place's private/corporate event hire business for 12–150 guests.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EbonylifePlace
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwMnahsX1NXhPF2QWhU0COQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/ebonylifeplace
• TikToktiktok.com/@ebonylife_place
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ebonylifeplace

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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