Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, has been honored with a certificate of recognition from Patrick Brown, the Mayor of Brampton, Canada, in acknowledgment of her work on her latest cinema release, *The Uprising*. The film has been well-received in Canada, making a significant impact at the country’s box office. This recognition comes as a testament to her influence and contributions to the Nigerian film industry, which continue to resonate internationally.
Sharing her excitement on Instagram, Omoni Oboli posted a video capturing the memorable moment, expressing her gratitude for the warm reception at the Mayor’s office.
She revealed that several staff members in the Mayor’s office had watched The Uprising in Canadian cinemas and that the city was enthusiastic about hosting a special grand screening.
In a lengthy post, she wrote on her Instagram post:
“Today I met the mayor of Brampton @patrickbrownont and got presented with a certificate of recognition for my impactful work with THE UPRISING. 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 so thrilled to partner with Brampton. Thank you, Mayor Patrick Brown, for your warmth. I totally loved my time in your office today. Thanks, @iammcmorris and @ucheokugo. I truly appreciate you.
THE UPRISING is still showing in cinemas across Nigeria, the UK, Francophone Africa, and Canada. Make sure you catch it today. BestMovieOutOfNigeria “.
Watch the video below …