Tango with Me

Tango with Me
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMahmood Ali-Balogun
Written by
  • Femi Kayode
Produced byMahmood Ali-Balogun
Starring
CinematographyKeith Holland
Music byKayode Ilelaboye
Production
companies
Brickwall Communications LTD
Jungle FilmWorks
Distributed byBrickwall Communications LTD
Talking Drum Entertainment
Release dates
  • May 2010 (2010-05) (Cannes)
  • April 17, 2011 (2011-04-17) (Nigeria)
Running time
103 min
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Budget₦100 million

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]

Cast

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  • 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

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ "AMAA Nominations 2011". Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Old Actors Return in Tango With Me". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  3. ^ Akande, Victor (28 November 2009). "'Tango With Me'". The Nation. Lagos Nigeria. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  4. ^ Njoku, Banjamin (18 December 2009). "Old actors return in Tango with Me". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria: Vanguard Media. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  5. ^ Okafor, Zik Zulu (7 January 2010). "Ali-Balogun - Nollywood's Movie Man". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Mahmood Ali-Balogun's vision becomes reality". New York, USA: Kodak. June 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  8. ^ Lasisi, Akeem (24 December 2010). "Ali-Balogun spurs Genevieve, Yerima to Tango". The Punch. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 February 2011.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Uzoatu, Uzor Maxim (April 17, 2011). "Tango with me: A movie phenomenon". Vanguard. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  11. ^ "Tango with Me | Nollywood Forever Movie Reviews".
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