# The Wedding Party (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-wedding-party-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 73% |
| Critic Score | 83% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Kemi Adetiba |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Runtime | 120 min |

## Quick answer

The Wedding Party (2016) earns a 73% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Wedding Party worth watching?**
The Wedding Party holds a 73% 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?**
73% — the average of five public sources: critics 83%, audience 88%, Metascore 45/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.2/10.

**Where can I watch The Wedding Party?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Wedding Party page for current options.

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