Wives on Strike
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| Directed by | Omoni Oboli |
| Produced by | Omoni Oboli |
| Starring | Uche Jombo, Chioma Akpotha, Ufuoma McDermott, and Kehinde Bankole |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English, Nigerian Pidgin (Naijá) |
Wives on Strike is a 2016 Nigerian film produced and directed by Omoni Oboli and starring Uche Jombo, Chioma Akpotha, Ufuoma McDermott, and Kehinde Bankole.[1]
Cast
- Uche Jombo
- Chioma Akpotha
- Ufuoma McDermott
- Kehinde Bankole
- Kalu Ikeagwu
- Julius Agwu
- Kenneth Okonkwo
- Sola Sobowale
Plot
A satire about a group of market women who denied their husbands sex, in a bid to stir them into standing up for a young girl, who was compelled by her father to marry a man against her will. The film was shot in the heat of the #ChildNotBride conversation.[2]
Reception
Critical reception
Irede Abumere for Pulse praised the story and the use of the amusing approach adopted in the screenplay for addressing stern issues.[3] Tush Magazine rated it 4/5, and applauded the imminent message and social issues raised in the film.[4]
Box office
Upon release, the film was reported to have broken several records at the Nigerian box office.[5]
References
- ^ "Wives on Strike". Nollywood Reinvented. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Omoni Oboli, Chioma Chukwuka, Uche Jombo deny husbands sex in trailer [watch]". Pulse.ng. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Abumere, Irede (April 5, 2016). ""Wives On Strike" - an infectious comedy addressing a bigger issue". Pulse. Archived from the original on 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ "Movie Review: Wives On Strike". Tushmagazine.com.ng. Archived from the original on 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ "Wives on Strike makes N60 million at box-office". Vanguarddngr.com. May 8, 2016. Retrieved 2018-10-27.