Like a typical Nigerian wedding party, between two ethnic nationalities, the Cokers from the South Western part of country, played by doyen of comedy in Nigeria, Alibaba and actress of many movie credits, Sola Sobowale, were set to show off their affluence in their only daughter’s wedding. The trailer when released few weeks ahead of its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), created quite the buzz and appeared to have all the makings of a hit film - a talented director, an all-star cast and a media mogul as producer.
The couple took a vow of chastity and looked forward to a groundbreaking first night together as a married couple. Set in Lagos, Nigeria, the movie tells the story of Dunni Coker (Adesua Etomi), a 24-year-old art gallery owner and only daughter of her parents, who was about to marry the love of her life, IT entrepreneur, Dozie Onwuka (Banky W). Written by playwright, Tosin Otudeko and directed by Kemi Adetiba, ‘The Wedding Party’ is a first of its kind initiative designed to raise the bar in African storytelling through unrivalled technical achievement in filmmaking and creative media arts. For Nigerian R&B singer, Bankole Wellington well-known as Banky W, and actress, Adesua Etomi, true love overcomes no matter the odds as both showcased in the new Nollywood movie titled ‘The Wedding Party.’
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