FIRST LOOK PHOTOS : SEE LATEEF ADEDEMEJI, LINDA EJIOFOR-SULEIMAN, OTHERS BTS BLACK MARKET SET

Makinde Timilehin

FIRST LOOK PHOTOS : SEE LATEEF ADEDEMEJI, LINDA EJIOFOR-SULEIMAN, OTHERS BTS BLACK MARKET SET

July 29, 2026

‘Black Market’ will debut on September 26, 2026, through an unprecedented premiere designed to celebrate African cinema with global recognition and ambition together. Rather than hosting a conventional premiere, ‘Black Market’ aims to stage an official Guinness World Records attempt during its landmark public screening event.

Organisers plan gathering 50,000 attendees inside Tafawa Balewa Square, surpassing the current Guinness World Records attendance benchmark of 40,000 people together. The ambitious event highlights Nollywood’s growing influence while creating a historic cultural celebration beyond traditional film premieres across Africa and internationally.

Black Market blends an impressive ensemble cast featuring acclaimed actors alongside emerging stars delivering authentic Nigerian storytelling through thrilling cinematic experiences together.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–16 — Teniola-Aladese

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–15 — L-R-Tomiwa-Tegbe-Uzor-Arukwe-and-Folagade-Banks.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–14 — Nora

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–13 — Shamz-Garuba

The production stars Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Itele D Icon, Scarlet Gomez, Omowunmi Dada, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok, and Uzor Arukwe. Additional cast members include Folagade Banks, Tomiwa Tegbe, Andrew Yaw Bunting, Shamz Garuba, and Adeoluwa Akintoba, strengthening the production significantly together.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–12 — L-R-Fatimah-Gimsay-Nora-Awolowo

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–10 — L-R-Lateef-Adedimeji-and-Linda-Ejiofor-Suleiman

L-R-Itele-D-Icon-Kanaga-Jnr-Lateef-Adedimeji-and-Andrew-Yaw-Bunting.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–8 — L-R-Itele-D-Icon-Kanaga-Jnr-Lateef-Adedimeji-and-Andrew-Yaw-Bunting.

Director Fatimah Binta Gimsay filmed the project in Abeokuta, collaborating with talented creatives committed to delivering memorable entertainment for audiences everywhere. Writers Abdul Tijani-Ahmed and Fatimah Binta Gimsay developed the screenplay, while Nora Awolowo and Nicole Ofoegbu produced the ambitious feature successfully together.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–7 — L-R-Linda-Ejiofor-Suleiman-Andrew-Yaw-Bunting.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–6 — L-R-Omowunmi-Dada-Susan-Pwajok-Linda-Ejiofor-Suleiman-Teniola-Aladese-Scarlet-Gomez.

Production companies Rixel Studios, FilmOne Entertainment, and Signet Ring Studios partnered extensively to bring this highly anticipated Nollywood project to audiences worldwide. Switch Visuals Productions will oversee event production, ensuring the record attempt delivers an unforgettable experience for thousands attending the historic movie premiere.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–4 — L-R-Susan-Pwajok-and-Shamz-Garuba

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–3 — L-R-Andrew-Yaw-Bunting-Lateef-Adedimeji

Executive producers include Rixel Studios, FilmOne Studios, Omowunmi Dada, Susan Ganchung Pwajok, and Mike Afolarin supporting the groundbreaking cinematic vision together. Rixel Studios continues championing bold African storytelling through innovative filmmaking, immersive audience experiences, and culturally significant entertainment reaching international audiences consistently.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–2 — L-R-Omowunmi-Dada-Linda-Ejiofor-Suleiman-Scarlet-Gomez.

First look at BLACK MARKET. September 26. Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One Night Only. One Film. One Historic Attempt. #WatchBlackMarket–1 — L-R-Taye-Arimoro-Teniola-Aladese.

The Guinness World Records attempt reflects Nollywood’s expanding global ambitions while showcasing Nigeria’s thriving creative industry through remarkable collaboration and innovation successfully.

About Rixel Studios

Rixel Studios is a Nigerian film production company dedicated to telling bold African storiesthrough innovative filmmaking and immersive audience experiences.

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