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. As of September 2024, the film ranks as the 46th highest grossing Nigerian film in Nigerian cinemas.

A sequel, Wives on Strike: The Revolution was released in 2018.

In August 2024, Nile Entertainment announced that the third installment of the Wives on Strike franchise, titled Wives on Strike: The Uprising, would open in Nigerian cinemas on October 18th and in theaters across the UK, U.S., Ireland, and Canada during the same month.

Wives on Strike (2016)

Cast

• Uche Jombo
• Chioma Akpotha
• Ufuoma McDermott
• Kehinde Bankole
• Kalu Ikeagwu
• Julius Agwu
• Kenneth Okonkwo
• Sola Sobowale

Plot

The film is a satire about a group of market women who deny 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.

Wives on Strike: The Revolution (2018)

Cast

• Omoni Oboli as Mama Ngozi
• Uche Jombo as Madam 12:30
• Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha as Madam Vera
• Odunalade Adekola as Prince
• Toyin Abraham as Iya Bola
• Sola Sobowale as Iya’loja
• Ufuoma McDermott as Mama Amina
• Kenneth Okonkwo as Papa Ngozi
• Chioma “Chigul” Omeruah as Iyawo Prince
• Julius Agwu as Calistus
• Elvina Ibru as Shaka

Plot

The film continues with the story of the market women from the prequel, Wives on Strike, who are now battling against domestic abuse after one of them is killed by her husband, which prompts another strike by the women against their husbands. With their rallying call; “want some sex?”, then speak up against domestic violence, the women were able to force the hands of their husbands to stand up for what is right and curb domestic violence.

This film, directed by Omoni Oboli, tells the story of women banding together to tackle societal and domestic issues, often using humor and drama to deliver powerful messages about gender equality, family values, and social justice.

Wives on Strike: The Uprising (2024)

“Wives on Strike: The Uprising” is another entry in the Wives on Strike film series, directed by Omoni Oboli. This Nigerian comedy-drama continues the story of a group of women who use creative forms of protest to tackle societal issues, often centering on women’s rights, gender-based violence, and family dynamics.

Overview:

• Director: Omoni Oboli
• Genre: Comedy-Drama
• Themes: Women empowerment, social justice, community action
• Plot: The film typically revolves around women standing together to address a pressing issue in their community, often with humor and resilience, leading to significant societal change.

The upcoming movie Wives on Strike: The Uprising (2024), features a talented ensemble cast. Key cast members include:

• Omoni Oboli (Mama Ngozi)
• Hilda Dokubo
• Uche Jombo (Madam 12:30)
• Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha
• Ufuoma McDermott
• Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (KieKie)
• May Yul-Edochie
• Segun Arinze
• Tomiwa Tegbe

The film explores themes of grief, sisterhood, and social defiance, with a deeper and more intense narrative than the earlier installments. It’s scheduled for release on October 18, 2024, as a cinematic release​