Potato Potahto is a 2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic comedy film directed and written by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, which tells the story of a divorce and how complicated it can be within West African society. It stars Joselyn Dumas, Chris Attoh, Joke Silva, OC Ukeje and others.
Plot Potato Potahto chronicles the chaotic events that unfold when a divorced couple continues to live together in their matrimonial home, each hiring a young, attractive helper of the opposite sex.
Cast Joselyn Dumas as Lulu Wilson Chris Attoh as Gabby Adjetey Anang as Ato Brown Nikki Samonas as Marian Victoria Michaels as Clarissa Blossom Chukwujekwu as Fred Kemi Lala Akindoju as Frances Joke Silva as Mrs. Wilson OC Ukeje as Tony Gyampo Bill Davies as Mr. Quartey Dinah Semevor as Mrs. Wilson's friend
Production The film is a co-production of Nigerian companies Ascend Studios, 19 April Entertainment, Virgo Sun Ltd, and Lufodo Productions, and was directed by Ghanaian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso. The film was shot over the span of two weeks, with collaborative efforts from Swedish, French, British, Nigerian, and Ghanaian film producers.
Release Potato Potahto premiered at the IMAX cinema in Lekki on 16 November 2017 and was released in Nigeria on 21 November 2017.
Reception Potato Potahto was well received by the public, owing to Shirley Frimpong-Manso's earlier successes. The film was rated 7.9 by users on Nollywood Reinvented. Potato Potahto has been screened at the Cannes Film Festival, Durban International Film Festival, and the British Urban Film Festival. It was also featured as part of the official selection for the Film Africa Festival, held from 27 October to 5 November. In December 2019, Potato Potahto was officially added to Netflix’s catalog of films.
Accolades +Complete list of awards Award Category Recipients and nominees Result RefToronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) Best Feature Film (Nollywood) Potato Potahto Best Costume Potato Potahto Special Jury Awards for Best Actor OC Ukeje Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) Chris Attoh Best Actress Joselyn Dumas Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Best Actor in a Comedy OC Ukeje Best Cinematography Kwame Amuah Best Movie West Africa Potato Potahto Best Director Shirley Frimpong-Manso Best Overall Movie Potato Potahto Best Costume Designer Movie or TV Series Christie Brown Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Supporting Role Joke Silva
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