The Wedding Party 2
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| The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai | |
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| Directed by | Niyi Akinmolayan |
| Screenplay by | Naz Onuzo |
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| Cinematography | Malcolm McLean |
| Edited by | Victoria Akujobi |
| Music by | Dr. Bayo Adepetun |
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| Distributed by | FilmOne Distributions |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English Yoruba Igbo |
| Budget | ₦300 million[1] |
| Box office | ₦500,000,000[1] |
The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai is a 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.[2][3] It is a sequel to The Wedding Party, which was released in December 2016.[4] Principal photography for the film, which was shot in Lagos and Dubai, began in May 2017.[5] It ranks among the highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time.[6]
Plot
[edit]Dozie's elder brother, Nonso, continues his romance with Deirdre, Dunni's bridesmaid. Nonso takes Deirdre on a date in Dubai and accidentally proposes marriage to her. After a disastrous traditional engagement ceremony in Lagos, Nonso's family and Deirdre's aristocratic British family reluctantly agree to a wedding in Dubai.
Cast
[edit]- Enyinna Nwigwe as Nonso Onwuka
- Daniella Down as Deirdre Winston
- Adesua Etomi as Dunni Onwuka
- Banky Wellington as Dozie Onwuka
- Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Tinuade Coker
- Alibaba Akpobome as Engineer Bamidele Coker
- Richard Mofe Damijo as Chief Felix Onwuka
- Iretiola Doyle as Lady Obianuju Onwuka
- Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama as Yemisi Disu
- Ikechukwu Onunaku as Sola
- Zainab Balogun as Wonu
- Beverly Naya as Rosie
- Afeez Oyetoro as Ayanmale
- Chiwetalu Agu as family elder
- Patience Ozokwor as Nonso's aunt
- Chigul as immigration officer
- Seyi Law as custom officer
- Kunle Idowu as Harrison
- Jumoke George as Iya Michael
- Regan Tetlow as the British MC
Production
[edit]The film had a production cost of ₦300 million, excluding publicity.
Released on 15 December 2017, the film grossed over ₦500 million within six weeks of its theatrical release, making it one of the highest-grossing Nollywood films.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "'The Wedding Party 2 -Destination Dubai" costs N300m–Producer". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 31 January 2018.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (4 May 2017). "Niyi Akinmolayan is directing The Wedding Party 2". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ "The Wedding Party 2". Buzznigeria.com. 6 May 2017.
- ^ "Anticipate filming for The Wedding Party 2 has stated featuring Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi, Omoni Oboli and more". Bellanaija.com. 6 May 2017.
- ^ "The Wedding Party 2 Dubai". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 10 May 2017.
- ^ Animashaun, Damilola (23 January 2018). "'The Wedding Party 2' Is Now The Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film Ever". Konbini Nigeria. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (31 January 2018). "`The Wedding Party 2 -Destination Dubai" costs N300m–Producer". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
External links
[edit]- 2017 films
- English-language Nigerian films
- 2017 Nigerian films
- Films about weddings
- Films set in Lagos
- Films shot in Lagos
- Films shot in Dubai
- 2017 romantic comedy-drama films
- Nigerian romantic comedy-drama films
- 2017 English-language films
- 2017 romantic comedy films
- Nigerian sequel films
- English-language romantic comedy-drama films