President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya of Switch Visual Production and Nora Awolowo of Rixel Studios for achieving the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening.
The record was achieved during the screening of “Black Market” in Lagos on September 26, 2026.
President Tinubu described the achievement as further evidence of the creativity, enterprise and ambition driving Nigeria’s creative industry.
He says Nigeria’s creative economy is creating jobs, building businesses and opening new markets for Nigerian talent, while the country’s film, music, fashion and art continue to reach audiences around the world.
The President says the achievement demonstrates what is possible when Nigerian creativity is combined with enterprise and scale.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating opportunities for young Nigerians to build sustainable livelihoods and globally competitive businesses from their talents.
Tinubu also commended everyone involved in the production of “Black Market” and wished the team greater success.







