In an announcement made via X by @LateefAdedimeji, the Nollywood star revealed that his upcoming film project *Black Market* is heading to its Lagos premiere with ambitious world-record goals. Co-starring celebrated actress Linda Ejiofor, the production aims to pull off one of the largest immersive premiere events in West African cinematic history. The announcement coincides with recent public celebrations marking major personal milestones for Adedimeji and his family.
Reporting on the theatrical spectacle, *Pulse Nigeria* stated that “Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor to star in Black Market as Lagos premiere attempts world record”. Furthermore, *The Guardian Nigeria* noted that “the ambitious cinematic showcase reflects growing investor confidence in Nollywood’s theatrical distribution”.
Nollywood filmmakers are aggressively scaling up promotional budgets and experiential premieres to capture global theatrical markets. This record-breaking attempt signals a shift toward viewing Nigerian film releases as major lifestyle events rather than standard cinema screenings. Look out for ticket sales and official venue capacity updates as the premiere date approaches.
Source: X (@LateefAdedimeji) — https://x.com/LateefAdedimeji, August 14, 2026
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