The Wedding Party
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The Wedding Party (2017) is a delightful Nigerian romantic comedy that takes audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming journey. Set in Lagos, the film revolves around a lavish wedding between Dunni, a gallery owner, and Dozie, a wealthy businessman. Chaos ensues as the couple navigate through a series of mishaps, cultural clashes, and eccentric characters. With a brilliant ensemble cast, the film seamlessly blends comedy, romance, and social commentary, offering a vibrant and authentic portrayal of Nigerian culture and traditions. Bursting with vibrant visuals, infectious music, and memorable performances, The Wedding Party guarantees non-stop laughter and a truly entertaining cinematic experience.
The event will begin with live African music and introductions.
This screening is the official launch of our Cinema Africa! programme strand. Cinema Africa! is a new permanent feature of the Hyde Park Picture House programme. You can expect to see a monthly Saturday night blockbuster movie, plus arthouse, documentary and children’s films all from a variety of countries on the continent.
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“The Wedding Party is one of the best movies I saw in 2016 and definitely the best Nollywood movie for the year.”
Temitope Adeiye, Nigerian Entertainment Today
“The film is a pure crowd-pleaser. Generating many well-earned belly laughs, it is impossible to leave the film without a huge smile on one’s face.”
Courtney Small, Cinema Axis