# The Wedding Party (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-wedding-party-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 69% |
| Editorial Rating | 83/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Kemi Adetiba |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Runtime | 120 min |
| Festival premiere | AFRIFF 2016 (Official Selection) |
| Major awards | 0 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

The Wedding Party (2016) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Nollywood's blockbuster rom-com proved the industry could dominate box offices at home and abroad. Metascore 45/100. Directed by Kemi Adetiba.

## Celluloid verdict

Nollywood's blockbuster rom-com proved the industry could dominate box offices at home and abroad.

## Synopsis

Chaos erupts when two wealthy Nigerian families collide during an extravagant wedding weekend full of secrets, exes, and cultural clashes.

## Cast

Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Ali Baba

## Accolades

Premiered at AFRIFF 2016, where it won the Official Selection.
- Nominated for Best Nigerian Film — Africa Movie Academy Awards 2017

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video
the United States: Prime Video
the United Kingdom: Prime Video
South Korea: Wavve

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Wedding Party worth watching?**
The Wedding Party holds a 69% Celluloid Score. Nollywood's blockbuster rom-com proved the industry could dominate box offices at home and abroad.

**What is The Wedding Party about?**
Chaos erupts when two wealthy Nigerian families collide during an extravagant wedding weekend full of secrets, exes, and cultural clashes.

**Who directed The Wedding Party?**
The Wedding Party (2016) was directed by Kemi Adetiba.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Wedding Party?**
69% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (83/100), Metascore (45/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.2/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did The Wedding Party win?**
The Wedding Party earned 1 major award nomination: Best Nigerian Film (Africa Movie Academy Awards 2017).

**Where can I watch The Wedding Party?**
The Wedding Party is streaming on Prime Video; on Prime Video in the United States; on Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on Wavve in South Korea. Availability varies by region.

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