Nollywood has reportedly set a new Guinness World Record for the largest audience gathered for a single movie screening after more than 51,000 Nigerians turned up at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos to watch the crime thriller Black Market.
The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday night, drawing a massive crowd to the iconic Lagos venue for the showing of the Nigerian film.
The feat was announced on the giant screen at the event, with a Guinness World Records official confirming that more than 51,000 people had attended the screening.
The achievement marks a major moment for Nigeria’s film industry and further highlights the growing global attention surrounding Nollywood and its productions.
The huge turnout at Tafawa Balewa Square also turned the screening into a major entertainment event, with thousands of Nigerians coming together to witness the movie and the historic record announcement.
The development has sparked excitement among movie lovers and industry stakeholders, who have celebrated the feat as another significant milestone for Nollywood on the global stage.