The Nollywood crime thriller "Black Market" has achieved a Guinness World Record for the highest attendance at a film screening in one location. On Saturday, thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos for the long-awaited premiere. The event drew a huge crowd, with long queues forming around TBS earlier in the day as guests arrived. The gates opened at 2 PM, and the red carpet event started around 3 PM before the main screening scheduled for 7 PM.
Guinness World Records confirmed the achievement after the event, officially recognizing 51,000 attendees as the qualifying number for the record. This number is based on those who stayed from start to finish of the film. Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat reported that about 64,000 people attended, but Guinness World Records clarified that the official count was based on those who stayed for the entire film.
The organizers aimed for 50,000 simultaneous viewers to break the previous record of 43,624 set in 2015 during the screening of the Filipino film "Felix Manalo" at the Philippine Arena. The announcement of this milestone sparked loud cheers and celebrations, complete with fireworks from the audience. The event also included music, food, games, and other entertainment activities.
Notable attendees included Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Toke Benson, along with Nollywood stars like Lateef Adedimeji, Kunle Remi, Stan Nze, Linda Ejiofor, Gabriel Afolayan, and Kunle Afolayan. The screening of "Black Market" was a highly anticipated event, and the turnout exceeded expectations.
The film "Black Market" is a crime thriller that has captured the attention of audiences in Nigeria and beyond. The movie's success at the box office and its Guinness World Record achievement are testaments to its popularity and appeal. The film's producers and organizers of the event expressed their excitement and gratitude to the audience for their support.
The event at TBS was a major success, with attendees praising the organization and logistics of the screening. The Guinness World Record achievement is expected to boost the profile of Nollywood and attract more attention to Nigerian films globally. The record-breaking screening of "Black Market" is a milestone for the Nigerian film industry.
The Guinness World Record for the highest attendance at a film screening in one location is a prestigious award that recognizes the achievement of filmmakers and event organizers. The "Black Market" screening is an example of the growing popularity of Nollywood films and the ability of Nigerian filmmakers to produce high-quality content that appeals to a wide audience.
Key points
- The film "Black Market" set a Guinness World Record with 51,000 viewers at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
- The event drew a huge crowd, with long queues forming around TBS earlier in the day as guests arrived.
- The previous record of 43,624 was set in 2015 during the screening of the Filipino film "Felix Manalo" at the Philippine Arena.
