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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]

Wives on Strike
Directed by	Omoni Oboli
Produced by	Omoni Oboli
Release date	April 8, 2016 (2016-04-08)
Running time	93 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Languages	English, Nigerian Pidgin (Naijá)

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 of 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 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

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