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The Wizkid Music Lagos Film Screening attracted attention across Nigeria after a huge crowd gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. More than 51,000 people attended the open-air film screening.
The event featured a screening of the Nollywood crime film Black Market, bringing together movie lovers, entertainment figures, and music fans.
A major highlight came when songs by Afrobeats star Wizkid played through the speakers. The music got the crowd excited, with many people singing and celebrating together.
  Wizkid Music Lagos Film Screening
The organizers aimed to break the world record for the largest audience watching a movie in one location, with a target of 50,000 people. The event passed that target, with 51,000 verified people attending and staying throughout the full movie.
While the movie was the main focus, the breaks and music made the event more lively. People of different ages stood up to dance and sing along when popular Wizkid songs played through the speakers. Young and older fans joined together to dance and celebrate in the stands. Videos of the crowd dancing quickly spread across platforms like X and Instagram. Many social media users said the reaction showed Wizkid’s continued influence across different generations.
Several Nollywood actors, directors, and public figures attended the event to support the initiative. Senior officials from the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture were also there. They recognized the cultural and economic impact of hosting such a large creative event.
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