Peter Sedufia’s highly acclaimed holiday comedy, One Night Guests, premiered in cinemas across Ghana and Nigeria to enthusiastic audiences.
Large crowds lined up to purchase tickets for this much-publicized release from the celebrated Ghanaian director.
Sedufia has established a reputation for masterful storytelling, a strong command of the comedy genre, and meticulous attention to dialogue and character development. His previous works, including Keteke, Sidechic Gang, and Aloe Vera, showcased these qualities. Audiences were drawn to One Night Guests, and they were rewarded with a delightful experience.
I joined the eager crowd at Silverbird Cinemas in the Accra Mall on Christmas Day to witness the opening night. The film’s engaging narrative follows Olumide, a wealthy father with a heartwarming tradition of hiring Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and an elf to brighten his daughter’s Christmas. However, this year’s celebration takes a chaotic twist when two different trios show up at Olumide’s home, each claiming to be the official holiday characters. What unfolds is a hilarious yet touching exploration of identity, privilege, and the true meaning of family.
Filmed entirely in Lagos, One Night Guests is produced by Chris Odey, directed by Peter Sedufia, and distributed by Gravel Road Studios. The film captures the vibrant energy of the city and adds to the festive appeal of the story. This production is a collaborative effort between OldFilm Productions (Ghana), Sozo Films (Nigeria), and Gravel Road Studios (South Africa), highlighting the strength of African partnerships in filmmaking.
One Night Guests premiered simultaneously in cinemas across Ghana and Nigeria on Christmas Day 2024 and will continue showing throughout the holiday season. The film provides a shared cinematic experience that bridges cultures and audiences.
For Ghanaian families seeking a delightful movie outing this holiday season, I highly recommend One Night Guests. It is currently showing at Silverbird Cinemas (Accra Mall and West Hills Mall), Ozone Cinemas (Oyarifa Mall), Golden Eagle Cinema (Kumasi City Mall), and Royal View Cinema (SG Mall, Kumasi). Showtimes are available at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm, with tickets priced at GHC 150.
Sedufia and his team have once again delivered a cinematic gem, and I am confident that audiences will thoroughly enjoy this latest offering from his creative stable.
