🎬 The Documentary Project

Breaking Records, Preserving Heritage

The current Guinness World Record stands at 48 hours 10 minutes.

This documentary will achieve 102 HOURS — more than double.

Our Four-Pillar Mission

Why This Documentary Matters

Documentation

Preserving identity through film

Creating a comprehensive visual archive of Nigeria's 51 ethnic groups, their languages, customs, arts, and traditions for future generations.

Economic Diversification

Promoting cultural tourism

Showcasing Nigeria's rich cultural heritage to attract global tourism, create jobs, and diversify the economy beyond oil.

Creative Innovation

Celebrating African storytelling

Demonstrating world-class filmmaking capabilities while using innovative documentary techniques to tell authentic African stories.

Global Branding

Showcasing Nigeria to the world

Redefining global perceptions of Nigeria through cultural excellence, unity in diversity, and breaking prestigious world records.

The Magnitude of Our Vision

51 Ethnic Groups

Comprehensive coverage across all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, celebrating the nation's incredible diversity.

102 Continuous Hours

Non-stop filming capturing the essence of each culture - their origins, traditions, arts, festivals, and contemporary lives.

Guinness World Record

More than doubling the current record, this achievement will put Nigeria on the global cultural map.

Cultural Heritage

Production Timeline

From Concept to Cinema

Phase 1

Prep / Pre-production

January – February 2026

Research, script development, location scouting, team assembly, equipment preparation, and cultural liaison coordination.

Phase 2

Filming (Nationwide Tour)

6 Months

102 continuous hours of filming across all 51 ethnic groups. Capturing origin stories, arts, festivals, traditions, and contemporary lives.

Phase 3

Post-production

TBA

Professional editing, color grading, sound design, music composition, and final touches to create a world-class documentary.

Phase 4

Press & Media Tour

After Post-production

Global media engagement, press screenings, festival submissions, and building anticipation for the premiere.

Phase 5

Cinema Premiere

Abuja (To Be Announced)

Grand premiere event in Nigeria's capital, celebrating the completion and official world record attempt.

The Visionaries Behind the Project

Led by Award-Winning Nigerian Filmmakers

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Director & Filmmaker

Famous-Isaacs OGADU

Filmmaker & Director

Visionary filmmaker dedicated to showcasing African narratives on the global stage. Leading the ambitious Guinness World Record attempt to document Nigeria's 51 ethnic groups.

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Production Company

StoryLabAfrica LLC

Production Company

Award-winning production house specializing in authentic African storytelling. Committed to world-class production values and cultural preservation through innovative filmmaking.

Our Production Crew

A dedicated team of cinematographers, sound engineers, researchers, cultural liaisons, and production coordinators working together to make this historic documentary a reality.

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Cinematography

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Sound Design

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Research

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Cultural Liaison