Nollywood actress and co-executive producer Omowunmi Dada has joined the cast and crew of Black Market in celebrating a major achievement after the film’s screening in Lagos was recognised by Guinness World Records.
More than 51,000 people excitedly gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos for the screening, setting a new record for the largest audience ever assembled at a single location for a film screening.
Guinness World Records verified the feat, which surpasses the previous record set in the Philippines in 2015.
The milestone marks a significant moment for the Nigerian film industry, placing a Nollywood production on the global record books and highlighting the growing reach and influence of Nigerian cinema.
Dada, who served as co-executive producer of Black Market, celebrated the achievement alongside the film’s cast and crew.
The record-setting screening also underscores the ability of Nigerian filmmakers to attract large audiences and create cultural moments that extend beyond the traditional cinema experience
