Tinubu Hails Nigerian Filmmakers After ‘Black Market’ Breaks Guinness World Record

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya of Switch Visual Production and Nora Awolowo of Rixel Studios after their film screening in Lagos achieved a Guinness World Record.

The record was set on September 26, 2026, when Black Market attracted the largest attendance ever recorded for a film screening.

Black Market screening sets new global record

The historic screening took place in Lagos and marked a significant achievement for Nigeria’s film industry.

The feat was recognised as a Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening, placing the Nigerian production team at the centre of an international milestone.

Tinubu praised Osikoya and Awolowo for combining creativity with business ambition to deliver the record-breaking event.

President links achievement to Nigeria’s creative economy

In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the accomplishment as another demonstration of the talent driving Nigeria’s growing creative sector.

Tinubu said the success of Black Market reflected what Nigerian creatives can achieve when artistic talent is matched with enterprise and the ability to operate at scale.

The President also pointed to the wider economic potential of the creative industries, including film, music, fashion and art.

Creative industries creating opportunities for young Nigerians

According to the statement, Nigeria’s creative economy is increasingly contributing to job creation, business development and access to international markets.

The President said Nigerian creative works are also helping introduce the country’s stories, culture and identity to audiences around the world.

He described the record-breaking screening as evidence of the possibilities available to young Nigerians who are able to turn their creative abilities into sustainable businesses.

Government pledges continued support for creative talent

Tinubu used the achievement to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to creating opportunities for young Nigerians to build livelihoods and internationally competitive businesses from their talents.

The President’s comments come as Nigeria’s entertainment industry continues to attract global attention, with filmmakers and other creatives increasingly pursuing international audiences and commercial opportunities.

Tinubu congratulates Black Market team

The President extended his congratulations not only to Osikoya and Awolowo but also to everyone involved in the production and screening of Black Market.

He wished the filmmakers and their wider team further success following their Guinness World Record achievement.

The milestone adds another international accomplishment to Nigeria’s expanding creative economy and highlights the growing scale of the country’s film industry.