Nigerian Film maker Ogheneovu Abraham declares intention to break world record for the longest movie watching marathon (Cinema) by an individual.
By Onome Naomi
A Nigerian Filmmaker Oghenovu Abraham has declared his intention to break the World record for the longest movie watching marathon (Cinema) by an individual.
The record is currently held by Suresh Joachim from Canada who watched films continuously for an incredible 121 hours and 18mins in 2015.
According to a statement obtained from the Filmmaker, since Nollywood is the second largest film industry in the world churning out over 2500 movies each year, that record should belong exclusively to Nigeria.
When reminded about the fact that another Nigerian Israel Adebiyi had already applied to break the record, Oghenovu had this to say. “He hasn’t broken it yet. I think it takes more than just declaring one’s intention. You have to also think about the many logistics involved in achieving such a feat, and be financially and mentally prepared like Hilda Baci was. That’s why it is called a world record.
He went on further to state that one needed to have a nollywood background to fully grasp the scope of the record attempt.
Abraham said:
“Staying awake for up to 7 days and 7 nights to watch 100+ movies is not an easy feat by any means. A lot of preparation and brain work has to go into that, so a nollywood background is an advantage. On filmsets we sometimes shoot back to back for upto 48 hours or more straight, so passion for the craft is key. I have been in the industry for 13 years, had a few breakthroughs including when one of my films *A bosslady’s nightmare* starring Mary Lazarus and Federick Leonard was featured on Dstv showmax and other popular streaming channels, planning a netflix debut at the moment, and I feel I got just the right motivation to break that record. Of course in the spirit of healthy competition I wish other contenders all the best, but a win for me will be a win for the entire Nollywood family, so I aint playing about this”
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