Nile Entertainment acquires Wives on Strike: The Uprising rights
August 28, 2024
Nile Entertainment, the distribution division of the newly launched Nile Media Entertainment Group, has acquired global rights for the third instalment of the Nollywood blockbuster franchise, Wives on Strike: The Uprising. The movie is scheduled for an international rollout, premiering in theatres across the UK, US, Ireland and Canada this October. Wives on Strike: The Uprising opens in Nigerian cinemas on October 18th.
The film’s original cast includes Chioma Akpotha (Gangs of Lagos), Uche Jumbo (Onye Egwu), Omoni Oboli (Òlòtūré), and Ufuoma McDermott (Okafor’s Law). New additions include veteran actress Hilda Dokubo (Kill Boro, The CEO) and Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (aka. Kie Kie, A Simple Lie, Ile Owo), among others.
The first Wives on Strike feature was released in 2016 to global acclaim, followed by its successful sequel, Wives on Strike: The Revolution (2017). The trilogy follows four women who deny their husbands intimacy as a form of protest against domestic violence, sparking both humour and critical conversation around important social issues. In the next installment, the plot takes a gripping twist as lead actor Hilda Dokubo’s character discovers that her son, who graduated with first-class honours, has been kidnapped on his return home. Unwilling to let her son’s death go unanswered, she embarks on a revenge mission that unfolds into a gory adventure.
Nowekere Segun-Ojo, General Manager of Distribution & Marketing at Nile Entertainment, said: “The Uprising will build on the solid foundation of its predecessors. The themes are universally resonant, and the performances are exceptional. We’re excited to bring this powerful story to the international audience and continue the franchise’s legacy of combining entertainment with impactful storytelling.”