Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, recently received a certificate of recognition from Patrick Brown, the Mayor of Brampton, Canada, in celebration of her successful film The Uprising.
Sharing her excitement on Instagram, Omoni posted a video of the award ceremony and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome at the mayor’s office. She noted that *The Uprising* had captivated audiences in Brampton, with plans underway for a special grand screening in the city.
“Today I met the Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, and got presented with a certificate of recognition for my impactful work with The Uprising,” Omoni shared. “Many people in the mayor’s office have watched the movie in cinemas here in Canada, and the city is excited to host a grand special screening of The Uprising. Brampton is a vibrant community in Ontario, Canada, and I’m thrilled to partner with Brampton. Thank you, Mayor Patrick Brown, for your warmth.”
The Uprising, currently showing in cinemas across Nigeria, the UK, Francophone Africa, and Canada, has been making waves both domestically and internationally.
Recently, Omoni celebrated the film’s achievement of grossing over N93 million in its first week, marking it as the top Nollywood film of the weekend. She thanked her fans and supporters, saying, “I couldn’t have done it without you.”
