Seyi Law, Chigul, Elenu Join cast of Wedding Party 2 in Dubai

New actors have joined the star-studded list of the sequel to Nigeria’s highest grossing film, The Wedding Party.

The new additions to the Niyi Akinmolayan-directed flick include Patience Ozokwo, aka Mama G, Chigul, Elenu and Seyi Law, according to a statement by producers of the film.

The cast have proceeded to Dubai to last where they will spend two weeks to complete shooting for The Wedding Party 2.

The first instalment of the romantic comedy which was released in December 2016, has stars such as Alibaba, Sola Sobowale, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Beverly Naya, Banky W, Adesua Etomi, AY Makun, Eyinna Nwigwe and Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama  among others.

With the recent marriage of the two lead characters of the film; Banky W and Adesua Etomi who played the couple as Dozie and Dunni respectively in the movie, fans have, on social media being expressing anticipation for the sequel.

Posters released of the coming film show Dozie and Dunni are now expecting a baby. And while Felix and Obianuju are still working on their relationship, the question is, has he given up ‘Small Chops’ for good? And will crazy best man Sola succeed in getting close to the feisty Yemisi and does Nonso go all the way with Deardre, after that surprise kiss at the end of the last movie? And, of course, there is another wedding. But whose will it be?

According to promoters, The Wedding Party 2, which is set to complete filming by the end of this month will go into post-production in order to make the film festival season, and it will have its Lagos premiere on December 10, 2017.

Shot in Lagos, London and Dubai, and powered by Dubai Tourism, sites such as Atlantis, Armani, Palazzo Versace and the Ghaya Grand are being featured in the movie.

“Ever since Dubai Tourism partnered with us on the Grand Premiere of The Wedding Party, it’s been my dream to bring the sequel here,” said Mo Abudu, Executive Producer for EbonyLife Films.

“We weren’t sure if it was going to be possible, but the amazing success of the movie made it more likely and Dubai Tourism came through for us, along with Tour Brokers International and Wontra Travel. With a great script by Naz Onuzo, an experienced director, Niyi Akinmolayan, the original cast and the beautiful sights and sounds of Dubai, we think we may have a bigger blockbuster on our hands.”