Filmmaker Omoni Oboli has officially announced the return of her acclaimed film series with a new spinoff titled The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3. The announcement was made via an Instagram post on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
“It’s finally here, and my heart is brimming with gratitude and excitement! Returning to the big screen with The Uprising – Wives on Strike feels like coming home,” Oboli shared in her post.
The original Wives on Strike premiered in 2016, followed by the successful sequel Wives on Strike:
The Revolution in 2018. The satire follows a group of women who withhold sex from their husbands to compel them to advocate for a young girl forced into marriage by her father.
The narrative, while humorous, tackles serious issues such as gender-based violence and women’s rights.
Oboli expressed her deep gratitude to the cast and crew involved in the project. “This journey has been one of passion, perseverance, and unwavering dedication, and I couldn’t be more proud to share it with you all. To my incredible cast and crew, thank you for your tireless efforts and belief in this project. And to my fans, my besties, your love and support have been my guiding light through it all,” she wrote.
The returning cast includes Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo, Omoni Oboli, and Ufuoma McDermott. Exciting new additions to the cast include veteran actress Hilda Dokubo, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (KieKie), and May Yul-Edochie.
Oboli, known for her works such as Moms at War and Being Mrs. Elliot, announced that the film is slated for release in the fourth quarter of the year, building anticipation among fans and followers.
