The wedding theme of the premiere of A Mama Deola Wedding Story was always going to make it different from the usual movie red carpet. But when Nollywood stars and popular personalities gathered in Lagos on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the night produced more than carefully planned fashion moments.
From familiar faces arriving in wedding-inspired outfits to unexpected interactions that quickly became viral moments online, the premiere had several moments that competed for attention.
The event came a day before the film’s official streaming release on Kava, giving Folagade Banks’ much-loved Mama Deola character a bigger stage after years of appearing in his comedy skits. The film is also Kava’s first original production, with Femi Adebayo directing and Omowunmi Dada and Rotimi Salami playing the central wedding couple.
But away from the main attraction, there were several things happening on the night that deserved a closer look.
Kola and Imisi Share A Kiss
One of the moments that quickly caught attention had little to do with the movie itself. Former Big Brother Naija housemates Kola and Imisi arrived at the premiere together on Wednesday, September 2, holding hands as they made their way onto the red carpet.
They posed together before sharing a brief kiss, a moment that was captured on video and quickly circulated on social media.
Imisi wore a flowing white gown, while Kola stood beside her in a green suit. Their choice of outfits also fitted neatly into the wedding theme of the evening.
The kiss was bound to attract attention because of the history of their friendship. The pair became close during the 10th season of BBNaija, with their interactions attracting interest from viewers during the show.
Imisi, whose real name is Opeyemi Ayanwale, went on to win the reality show when its 10th season ended in October 2025. Nearly a year later, she and Kola were once again giving fans something to talk about, this time on a movie premiere red carpet. See clip of the moment below:
Mo Bimpe, Lateef and Jide Awobona’s Table Moment
Another moment happened away from the main red carpet poses. Mo Bimpe attended the premiere with her husband, actor Lateef Adedimeji, while Jide Awobona was also around them when they got to their table.
Mo eventually found herself seated between the two actors. A video from the event showed her leaning towards Jide while showing him something on her phone. Whatever they were looking at appeared to amuse both of them as they smiled and reacted to it.
Lateef, who was seated beside his wife, watched on. It was a small moment, but the kind that becomes interesting when caught on camera at a packed celebrity event.
The trio had already embraced the spirit of the evening through their wedding-inspired fashion choices. In fact, the wedding theme was one of the biggest talking points from the premiere, with several stars treating the red carpet almost like an actual bridal runway. See clip below:
Toyin Abraham Gets Touchy-Feely With Damilola Oni
Toyin Abraham and Damilola Oni provided one of the more playful exchanges of the night. Toyin, dressed in a white Muslim outfit with a bridal feel, spotted Damilola in her own eye-catching white gown and decided to turn the moment into a joke.
The actress playfully asked Damilola if she could touch her breasts, putting a price of ₦5,000 on each touch.
Damilola was not having it for that amount. Her response was a much bigger figure of ₦5 million. Toyin immediately reacted to the price, joking that the amount was too much. She added that with ₦5 million, she could buy land in Ogbomosho, the hometown of her husband, actor Kolawole Ajeyemi.
The exchange went viral because of how touchy-feely and playful Toyin Abraham can get and how Damilola also flowed with it. See clip:
Damilola’s own outfit had already attracted attention before the exchange. Her white gown was tightly fitted around the waist and drew attention to her busty bosom, making her one of the guests who stood out under the evening’s bridal-inspired dress code.
The Red Carpet Became A Bridal Runway
The organisers gave guests a clear fashion brief: “White Wedding Couture” and the elebrities did not exactly need much convincing.
Instead of the usual mix of glamorous evening gowns, suits and experimental red-carpet looks, the premiere was filled with bridal gowns, veils, trains, bouquets and other details associated with a Nigerian white wedding.
There was even a ₦1 million prize for the best-dressed guest, adding another reason for attendees to take the assignment seriously.
Rotimi Salami & Omowunmi Dada
Lead actor, Rotimi Salami looked dapper in a classic black velvet tuxedo, styled with a bow tie, brooch and statement accessories. His co-lead Omowunmi Dada complements him in an elegant, fitted champagne-toned embellished gown with intricate floral detailing, a halter neckline, and a delicate face veil.
Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham embraced the wedding theme in an elegant white, heavily embellished gown featuring a high neckline, long sleeves and a flowing floor-length silhouette. She completed the look with a matching white lace head covering, giving the outfit a modest, Muslim bridal-inspired finish. The intricate silver embellishments across the bodice added a touch of glamour, while her jewellery and polished makeup kept the look sophisticated.
Veekee James
Veekee James embraced the white-wedding couture theme in a dramatic white ball gown featuring a fitted, embellished bodice and a voluminous floor-length skirt. The standout detail was the intricate gold-toned beading arranged in curved patterns across the neckline and chest, while her structured hairstyle and dangling earrings completed the elegant bridal-inspired look.
Mama No Network
Kazeem Atinuke aka Mama No Network fully embraced the wedding theme in a white bridal gown with a long veil, carrying a large bouquet of white roses and greenery. The heavily embellished bodice and sheer, detailed sleeves added a traditional bridal feel, while the dramatic veil and bouquet completed her full bride-at-a-white-wedding look.
Her appearance immediately became a talking point among her colleagues.
Lateef Adedimeji, Aisha Lawal and Toyosi Adesanya were later seen teasing her about the dramatic choice, joking about her turning up in a wedding gown like she wanted to renew her vows.
Damilola Oni
Damilola Oni turned heads in a silver-white, intricately beaded mermaid gown with long sleeves and a fitted silhouette that highlighted her curves. The dress featured elaborate swirling and floral patterns throughout, with a dramatic floor-length train spread across the staircase. She completed the glamorous look with statement earrings, a large cocktail ring and a sleek side-swept hairstyle.
Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe
Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe coordinated in elegant white wedding-inspired outfits. Lateef wore a textured white pinstripe suit with a matching shirt, dark tie and black shoes, while Mo Bimpe opted for a structured white mini dress with short sleeves, a fitted waist and a dramatic oversized bow at the back. She completed the look with white pointed heels, sparkling jewellery and a sleek updo.
Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw was among the celebrities who fully committed to the bridal concept. She appeared in a white beaded bridal dress and carried a brown flower bouquet, giving her look the feel of a bride ready for her big day.
Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi
Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi embraced the wedding theme in a striking blue-and-white pairing. Stan wore a textured royal-blue tailored suit with matching trousers, a dark shirt and tie, while Blessing looked bridal in a fitted white lace gown with dramatic structured shoulders, long sleeves and a flowing veil. She completed the look with a large bouquet of white flowers and embellished heels, giving the couple a polished wedding-portrait feel.
Osas Ighodaro
Osas Ighodaro offered a slightly different interpretation of the theme with a brown-and-white bridal-inspired dress.
The floral details and long train added drama to the outfit and helped it stand apart from the many all-white looks on the carpet.
Shaffy Bello
Shaffy Bello kept hers closer to the traditional bridal look. She wore a chapel-white bridal-inspired dress, giving her appearance a classic and elegant feel.
Kiekie and Zicsaloma
Kiekie stunned in an elegant ivory mermaid-style gown adorned with layered floral appliqués, pearls and delicate embellishments, finished with a dramatic train. Her braided updo, bold makeup and statement earrings complete the refined bridal look. Zicsaloma complements her in a sharp all-white double-breasted suit with crystal-trimmed lapels, matching trousers and round-frame glasses for a polished, modern groom’s look.
Juwon & Mercy Aigbe
Juwon looked sharp in a textured black double-breasted suit, paired with a black shirt, bow tie and polished black shoes. His mum, Mercy stunned in an elegant white ballgown with a fitted draped bodice, floral appliqués across the dress and lace-covered neckline, finished with a voluminous skirt.
Conclusion
Behind all the fashion and viral moments was a major step for Folagade Banks.
A Mama Deola Wedding Story takes the character that made Banks popular through his comedy skits and expands her world into a feature film. The story centres on a wedding and the chaos that comes with bringing two families together, with Omowunmi Dada and Rotimi Salami playing Demilola and Femi, the central couple.
The project also represents a new chapter for Banks as a filmmaker. He serves as producer and executive producer, while veteran filmmaker Femi Adebayo directs the movie.
The scale of the project had already generated attention before the premiere. In August, Banks released the official trailer and reminded audiences that the film would stream exclusively on Kava from September 3. Earlier, reports about the production highlighted a large wedding sequence involving more than 600 cast members and extras and about 20 hours of filming.
The September 2 premiere therefore served as the final big celebration before audiences got to see the finished story for themselves.
