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51,000 people, one Lagos screening, a world record

Nollywood's 'Black Market' drew 51,000 viewers to a single screening in Lagos, setting the Guinness World Records title for the largest film screening attendance. Nigerian cinema didn't just break a record — it threw a party.

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✓ Verified · Widbar · 2026-09-26 · Nigeria
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