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  "id": 10074866,
  "title": "Nollywood breaks Guinness World Record with 51,000-person movie screening in Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/nollywood-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-51-000-person-movie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T22:24:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nollywood-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-51000-person-movie-screening-in-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood has achieved a new Guinness World Record by hosting a movie screening with over 51,000 attendees at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The event, which took place on Saturday night, saw the audience gather to watch the crime thriller, Black Market. FilmOne, the distributor of the film, confirmed the record-breaking achievement, stating, \"51,000+ people. One screen. One moment that just made history.\" The Tafawa Balewa Square was filled with movie enthusiasts, many arriving earlier to secure their spots. The venue also featured music, food, games, and celebrity appearances, including Gabriel Afolayan, Real Warri Pikin, and Tomi Ojo. The film, directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and produced by Nora Awolowo, revolves around a group of market women involved in cross-border smuggling during fuel scarcity and economic hardship.",
  "summary": "Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest movie screening, with over 51,000 people watching the film ‘Black Market’ in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-breaks-guinness-world-record-with-51000-person-movie-screening-in-lagos/",
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        "title": "Nollywood breaks Guinness World Record with 51,000-person movie screening in Lagos",
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        "published": "2026-09-26T22:48:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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