Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman will lead the cast of Black Market, a new film from Rixel Studios that aims to set a Guinness World Record for the largest film screening at a single venue. The producers plan to premiere the film on 26 September at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos, targeting an audience of 50,000 people to surpass the current record of about 43,000.
Record-Breaking Premiere Plans
Rixel Studios announced the project in a statement on Thursday, confirming that the premiere will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a single film screening. The record attempt is organised in collaboration with FilmOne, Signet Ring Studios and Switch Visuals Production.
The film Black Market is Rixel Studios’ second feature film, following Red Circle, which was released in 2025. It was written by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed and Fatimah Binta Gimsay, who also directed the film. Shooting took place in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Cast and Production Team
In addition to Adedimeji and Ejiofor-Suleiman, the cast includes Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon), Scarlet Gomez, Omowunmi Dada, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok, Uzor Arukwe, Folagade Banks, Tomiwa Tegbe, Andrew Yaw Bunting, Shamz Garuba and Adeoluwa Akintoba. Executive producers include Omowunmi Dada, Oreoluwa Awolowo, Susan Pwajok Ganchung and Mike Afolarin.
Innovation and Global Showcase
Nora Awolowo, who leads Rixel Studios, said the project reflects the team’s desire to explore new ideas after the release of its debut feature. “As young filmmakers, one of our aims is to look for ways to innovate creatively,” she said.
Ladun Awobokun, Chief Content Officer at FilmOne Studios, described the record attempt as an opportunity to showcase Nollywood to a global audience. Similarly, Switch Visuals Production CEO Damilola Osikoya said the project demonstrates what young filmmakers can achieve through collaboration. Director Fatimah Gimsay said the team wanted to make an entertaining film and looked forward to sharing it with audiences.
