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Wives on Strike
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Wikipedia article
'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 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.
Reception
Critical reception
Irede Abumere for 'Pulse' praised the story and the use 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.References
Category:Nigerian comedy films
Category:2016 films
Category:Films about child sexual abuse
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