Funke Akindele Celebrates Nollywood's Record-Breaking Screening
Nollywood reached a historic milestone by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest audience gathering for a movie screening, confirmed on Saturday night at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos, where over 51,000 people attended the screening of the crime thriller "Black Market." A Guinness World Records official was present to verify the achievement. The film, produced by Rixel Studios, Signet Ring Studios, and FilmOne Studios, was directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and produced by Nora Awolowo.
The cast includes Omowunmi Dada, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Scarlet Gomez, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok, Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon), and Uzor Arukwe. The storyline revolves around five market women involved in a cross-border smuggling operation amid economic hardship, resonating with the audience.
Funke Akindele, a prominent figure in Nollywood, celebrated the achievement, reflecting its significance within the industry.
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