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.
Synopsis 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.
Cast 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 Tatu was shot in locations across Lagos, and Abuja. It was shot in a span of 12 months.
Release Tatu was first released theatrically in July 2017 in Nigeria, and premiered at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island. In 2019, the movie was added to Netflix's catalogue as the company continued to invest in the African Film industry.
Reception Tatu was mildly received by the public. For most of its viewers, the movie had potentials that were not met. On Nollywood Reinvented, the movie had a rating of 52%.
Accolades +Complete list of awardsYear Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2017Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead role –EnglishGabriel AfolayanBest Actress in a Lead role –EnglishRahama SadauBest Supporting Actor –EnglishSegun Arinze, Sambasa NzeribeBest Supporting Actress –EnglishToyin Abraham, Funlola Aofiyebi-RaimiMost Promising ActorSuara OlayinkaBest Child ActressTeniola AwobiyiBest Child ActorDumebi NzeribeMovie with the Best ScreenplayTatuMovie with the Best EditingMovie with the Best SoundtrackMovie with the Best Production DesignMovie with the Best CinematographyBest Use of Nigerian Costume in a MovieBest Use of Make up in a MovieMovie of the YearDirector of the YearDon Omope2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Cinematography Movies/TV Series Tatu (Akpe Ododura) Best Sound Editor Tatu (Kolade Morakinyo) Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series Tatu (Evelle) Best Supporting Actress Toyin Aimakhu, Funfola Afofiyebi-Raimi Best Movie West Africa Tatu Best Director Don Omope (Tatu) Best Art Director Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiye (Tatu) Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series Akpe Ododuru, Tunde Akinniyi (Tatu) Best Costume Designer Movie/TV Series Yolanda Okereke Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo
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