Nollywood Stars Set Record-Breaking Premiere in Lagos
A record-breaking 50,000-person premiere is set to take place in Lagos on September 26, with organisers aiming to break the current Guinness World Record of 43,624 people at a single film screening. The event, which will feature a screening of the new Nollywood crime thriller Black Market, has drawn a lineup of corporate partners and an ensemble cast including some of Nollywood's biggest stars.
Breaking the Record
Organisers of the event, which will take place at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, are confident that they can break the current record, which was set in October 2015 by Iglesia Ni Cristo at the Philippine Arena in the Philippines. The current record stands at 43,624 people, and if successful, Black Market's premiere would be the first time the record has been broken since it was set nearly 11 years ago.
Behind the Scenes
The film, which follows a group of people whose lives become entangled through a cross-border smuggling operation, was directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay, who also co-wrote the script alongside Abdul Tijani-Ahmed. Speaking on the project, Gimsay described the experience of seeing the film come together after multiple versions of the script. "It is so surreal when you go from what is in your head and see it come to life. We have been attached to different versions of the script, but the final version felt different. We finally felt like we merged all our tones together," she said.
The Premiere Event
The premiere event has drawn a lineup of corporate partners, including MTN, Puma, Swoop, Oraimo, and Shuttlers, alongside the Lagos State Ministry of Culture. The event will bring together an ensemble cast including Itele D Icon, Scarlet Gomez, Omowunmi Dada, and Uzor Arukwe, alongside a supporting lineup of emerging talents. Produced by Rixel Studios in partnership with FilmOne Entertainment and Signet Ring Studios, the premiere is expected to be one of the biggest single-day cultural events in Nigerian entertainment history.
The Road to Success
If the attempt succeeds, it would mark a rare instance of a Nollywood production entering the Guinness World Records books outright. The event has drawn widespread attention, with many in the entertainment industry eager to see if Black Market can break the current record. The film's success would not only be a testament to the growing popularity of Nollywood but also a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew.
A record-breaking 50,000-person premiere is set to take place in Lagos on September 26, with organisers aiming to break the current Guinness World Record of 43,624 people at a single film screening.
Source: Pulse.ng
