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.
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.
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. Tush Magazine rated it 4/5, and applauded the imminent message and social issues raised in the film.
Box office
Upon release, the film was reported to have broken several records at the Nigerian box office.