President Tinubu Congratulates Nigerian Filmmakers on Guinness Record

In an exciting turn of events, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya of Switch Visual Production and Nora Awolowo of Rixel Studios on their recent Guinness World Record achievement. According to multiple sources, including Vanguard News (Vanguard News) and Punch Newspapers (Punch Newspapers), the record was set during a screening of the film ‘Black Market’ in Lagos on September 26, 2026. The event reportedly attracted the largest attendance at a film screening ever recorded. This significant achievement is a testament to the growing influence and impact of Nigerian cinema both locally and internationally.

The Guinness World Record for the largest film screening was previously held by the Indian movie ‘Bahubali 2: The Conclusion’, which attracted an estimated 105,000 viewers in 2017. However, with this latest achievement, Nigerian filmmakers have solidified their place on the global stage.

President Tinubu’s congratulatory message underscores the administration’s commitment to supporting and fostering homegrown talent in various sectors, including the entertainment industry.