Omoni Oboli’s “The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3” Becomes the Top-Grossing Film in West Africa

Film director Omoni Oboli’s latest release, “The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3,” has set a new record at the West African box office by grossing N28.2 million, making it the top-performing film in the region. Within just two days of its release, the film had already raked in N10 million through voucher sales.

Oboli shared her gratitude for the overwhelming support from the cast, crew, and audiences, which has positioned her as one of the industry’s leading filmmakers.

 “God has indeed been faithful, and we are deeply honored by the remarkable milestones we’ve achieved,” Oboli stated. She continued, “This is not just a win for us but for everyone who has shown love, support, and trust on this journey.”

Celebrating the film’s success, she added, “THE UPRISING: Wives on Strike 3 is officially the #1 film at the West African Box Office, and we owe it all to YOU! Your support, positive reviews, and shared excitement have carried us to this moment, breaking records every step of the way. Thank you for believing in us this success is as much yours as it is ours. Let’s keep the momentum going.”

“The Uprising” delves into themes of power, authority, and personal life, featuring a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo, Omoni Oboli, Ufuoma McDermott, Hilda Dokubo, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (KieKie), and May Yul-Edochie.