Tatu (film)

2017 Nigerian film by Don Omope

Tatu

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Don Omope
Written by| Jude Idada
Produced by| Don Omope
Starring|

* Rahama Sadau
* Segun Arinze
* Desmond Elliott
* Gabriel Afolayan
* Sambasa Nzeribe
* Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
* Afeez Oyetoro
* Frank Donga
* Toyin Aimakhu

Cinematography| Akpe Ododoru
Edited by| Adekunle Bryan Oyetunde
Distributed by| FilmOne production

Release date

* 22 July 2017 (2017-07-22) (Nigeria)

Running time

| 101 minutes
Country| Nigeria
Language| English

Tatu is a 2017 Nigerian adventure film directed by Don Omope. It was written by Jude Idada and is an adaptation of the 2014 novel Tatu by Abraham Nwankwo. The film tied for the most nominations at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[1][2]

## Synopsis

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In Tatu, we see the life of a mother and her attempt to salvage the idea of her only daughter being given away as a sacrifice for the atonement of sins.[3]

## Cast

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* Toyin Abraham as Larayi
* Segun Arinze as Narimana
* Gabriel Afolayan as Wally
* Desmond Elliot as Father Hano
* Rahama Sadau as Tatuma
* Sambasa Nzeribe as Kamani
* Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
* Hafiz ‘Saka’ Oyetoro as guard 1
* Frank Donga

## Production

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Tatu was shot in locations across Lagos, and Abuja.[4] It was shot in a span of 12 months.[5]

## Release

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Tatu was first released theatrically in July 2017 in Nigeria, and premiered at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island.[6][7] In 2019, the movie was added to Netflix's catalogue as the company continued to invest in the African Film industry.[8]

## Reception

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Tatu was mildly received by the public. For most of its viewers, the movie had potentials that were not met.[9][10][11][12] On Nollywood Reinvented, the movie had a rating of 52%.[13]

## Accolades

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Complete list of awards  Year  | Award  | Category  | Recipient(s)  | Result  | Ref.

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2017  | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –English  | Gabriel Afolayan  | Nominated  | [14]
Best Actress in a Lead role –English  | Rahama Sadau  | Nominated
Best Supporting Actor –English  | Segun Arinze, Sambasa Nzeribe  | Nominated
Best Supporting Actress –English  | Toyin Abraham, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi  | Nominated
Most Promising Actor  | Suara Olayinka  | Won
Best Child Actress  | Teniola Awobiyi  | Won
Best Child Actor  | Dumebi Nzeribe  | Nominated
Movie with the Best Screenplay  | Tatu | Nominated
Movie with the Best Editing  | Nominated
Movie with the Best Soundtrack  | Nominated
Movie with the Best Production Design  | Nominated
Movie with the Best Cinematography  | Nominated
Best Use of Nigerian Costume in a Movie  | Nominated
Best Use of Make up in a Movie  | Nominated
Movie of the Year  | Nominated
Director of the Year  | Don Omope  | Nominated
2018  | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Cinematography Movies/TV Series  | Tatu (Akpe Ododura)  | Nominated  | [15][16]
Best Sound Editor  | Tatu (Kolade Morakinyo)  | Won
Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series  | Tatu (Evelle)  | Won
Best Supporting Actress  | Toyin Aimakhu, Funfola Afofiyebi-Raimi  | Nominated
Best Movie West Africa  | Tatu | Nominated
Best Director  | Don Omope (Tatu)  | Nominated
Best Art Director  | Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiye (Tatu)  | Nominated
Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series  | Akpe Ododuru, Tunde Akinniyi (Tatu)  | Won
Best Costume Designer Movie/TV Series  | Yolanda Okereke  | Nominated
Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series  | Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo  | Won

## References

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1. ^ "Tatu and Alter Ego are the most nominated movies for the 2018 AMVCA: See full list". Nigeria Press. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
2. ^ Mosope, Olumide. "AMVCA 2018: 'Tatu' Clears Three Of The First 6 Award Categories". The Net. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
3. ^ Ife, Olujuyigbe. "REVIEW: Don Omope's 2017 Film, "Tatu" Resolves Too Quickly & Leaves You Without Any Feeling". TNS Nigeria. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
4. ^ ""Tatu" New movie to premiere on July 22nd [Video]". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 6 August 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
5. ^ Nathaniel, Bivan. "Nigerian Epic Movie, 'Tatu' Hits Cinemas". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
6. ^ Chris, Onuoha. "Nigeria: Epic Movie 'Tatu' Set to Premiere At Eko Hotel". All Africa. Archived from the original on 27 February 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
7. ^ ""Tatu", Another NollyFund Film Gets Glamorous Premiere". True Nollywood Stories. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
8. ^ Ating, Enwongo. "Abraham Nwankwo's Film 'TATU' Now On Netflix". The Whistler. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
9. ^ Franklin, Ugobude. ""A Case of Great Acting & Terrible Execution!" Franklin Ugobude Reviews The Tatu Movie". Belle Naija. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
10. ^ "Movie Review: "Tatu" is a Good film despite few misses!". Explore Nollywood. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
11. ^ Isabella, Akinseye. "Movie Review: Hits and Misses of Don Omope's 'Tatu'". Vangaurd Nigeria. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
12. ^ "Film review: Tatu is visually appealing, structurally handicapped". Y Naija. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
13. ^ "Tatu". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
14. ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Archived from the original on 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
15. ^ "Nollywood File, Tatu, Wins Big At The 2018 AMVCAs; See All The Nominees And Winners". Style Rave. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
16. ^ Mustapha, Attractive. "Full List Of Winners At 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2 October 2020.

## External links

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* Tatu at IMDb
* Tatu on Netflix

*[Ref.]: References