The Wedding Eve is a romantic drama film set in Nigeria, directed by Bukunmi Oluwasina and released in 2018. The movie stars popular Nollywood actors Mercy Macjoe and Ifeanyi Kalu in the lead roles. The plot of the film revolves around a couple, Dunni (Mercy Macjoe) and Dozie (Ifeanyi Kalu), who are getting married. They are both from different ethnic groups, and their families have different traditions and cultural backgrounds. Thus, their marriage is seen as a union of two tribes, making it an exceptional event.
The story begins with Dunni, a fashion designer who is head-over-heels in love with Dozie, a software engineer. Both parties are keen on ensuring that their wedding is perfect, despite their cultural differences. Dozie's family has roots in the Igbo tribe, while Dunni's family is from the Yoruba tribe. As expected, this creates quite a few stressful moments and obstacles as they plan their wedding.
As the clock ticks away towards the wedding day, new complications arise. Dozie's ex-girlfriend shows up, causing Dunni to become insecure about the relationship. Besides, her interfering father puts her in a compromising situation. Meanwhile, Dozie's best friend advises him against marrying Dunni and becoming trapped in a life of compromise and discord. This conflict ups the drama, creating tension and suspense as the wedding day approaches.
The movie has well-written and relatable characters, with whom the viewer can connect. Dunni is determined, hardworking, and sensible, while Dozie is calm, loving, and reliable. They both share chemistry that creates enjoyable scenes, both funny and romantic, throughout the film.
The Wedding Eve also features an excellent setting, with beautiful wedding clothes and scenery; the film is a visual treat. The wedding scenes are lavish with vibrant decor and exciting music. The movie soundtrack is also fantastic and features a blend of Nigerian pop and traditional music.
The movie touches on different issues such as cultural differences, love, commitment, and family. It shows how these issues can cause disagreements and misunderstandings, but ultimately bring people together. The film promotes the importance of understanding, forgiveness and the willingness to sacrifice for the one you love.
Overall, The Wedding Eve is a fantastic film that lovers of Nigerian romantic comedies will thoroughly enjoy. The movie is filled with humor, love, and drama, making it an excellent choice to watch with friends and family. Despite the movie being in Nigeria's Yoruba language, it has English subtitles that allow non-Yoruba speakers to enjoy the film fully. The Wedding Eve promises an enjoyable time, with great entertainment value, and delivers on the expectations of the audience.
The Wedding Eve is a 2020 romance movie with a runtime of 76 hours.
