Tango with Me is a 2010 Nigerian romantic drama film written by Femi Kayode, produced and directed by Mahmood Ali-Balogun and starring Genevieve Nnaji, Joseph Benjamin and Joke Silva. The film was nominated for 5 awards at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
| Tango with Me | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mahmood Ali-Balogun |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Mahmood Ali-Balogun |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Keith Holland |
| Music by | Kayode Ilelaboye |
Production companies | Brickwall Communications LTD Jungle FilmWorks |
| Distributed by | Brickwall Communications LTD Talking Drum Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 103 min |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Budget | ₦100 million |
Cast
edit- Genevieve Nnaji as Lola
- Joke Silva as Lola's mum
- Joseph Benjamin as Uzo
- Tina Mba as Mrs. Jibike Bankole-Smith
- Bimbo Manuel as Counsellor
- Ahmed Yerima as Lola's Father
- Bimbo Akintola as Sandra
- Queen Ahune as Lola's Friend
- Barbara Soky as Uzo's Mother
- Alex Usifo as Uzo's Father
- Kelvin Ushi as Tunde
- Matthew Onwochei as Priest
- Arinze Okonkwo as Groomsman
- Fehintola Olulana as Nkiru
- Sunday Afolabi as Assassin 1
- Emeka Ojukwu as Assassin 2
- Sade Alder-Hayes as Folake
Reception
editThe film received positive to mixed reviews from critics. NollywoodForever gave it 80% and wrote "Tango with Me is beautifully shot with a soundtrack to complement. Joseph and Genny look good together and have an easy chemistry. I did find it somewhat slow in parts, but the performances were passionate and heartfelt".[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "AMAA Nominations 2011". Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Old Actors Return in Tango With Me". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Akande, Victor (28 November 2009). "'Tango With Me'". The Nation. Lagos Nigeria. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Njoku, Banjamin (18 December 2009). "Old actors return in Tango with Me". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria: Vanguard Media. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Okafor, Zik Zulu (7 January 2010). "Ali-Balogun - Nollywood's Movie Man". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Akande, Victor (9 January 2010). "I pray my film is accepted in Cannes! —Mahmood Ali-Balogun". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Mahmood Ali-Balogun's vision becomes reality". New York, USA: Kodak. June 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Lasisi, Akeem (24 December 2010). "Ali-Balogun spurs Genevieve, Yerima to Tango". The Punch. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 February 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Kan, Toni (26 February 2011). "Heralds of the New Nollywood". ThisDay. Lagos, Nigeria: Leaders & Company Ltd. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Uzoatu, Uzor Maxim (April 17, 2011). "Tango with me: A movie phenomenon". Vanguard. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "Tango with Me | Nollywood Forever Movie Reviews".