Tango with Me explained
| Tango with Me |
| Director: | Mahmood Ali-Balogun |
| Producer: | Mahmood Ali-Balogun |
| Music: | Kayode Ilelaboye |
| Cinematography: | Keith Holland |
| Studio: | Brickwall Communications LTD
Jungle FilmWorks |
| Distributor: | Brickwall Communications LTD
Talking Drum Entertainment |
| Runtime: | 103 min |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Language: | English |
| 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
- 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
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
Notes and References
- Web site: AMAA Nominations 2011. Africa Movie Academy Awards. 27 February 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110302124149/http://www.ama-awards.com/amaa-nominations-2011. 2 March 2011.
- News: Old Actors Return in Tango With Me. 18 December 2009. AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. 27 February 2011.
- News: 'Tango With Me'. Akande. Victor. 28 November 2009. The Nation. 27 February 2011. Lagos Nigeria. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724101135/http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/26871/1/Tango-With-Me/Page1.html. 24 July 2011.
- News: Old actors return in Tango with Me. Njoku. Banjamin. 18 December 2009. Vanguard. Vanguard Media. 27 February 2011. Lagos, Nigeria.
- News: Ali-Balogun - Nollywood's Movie Man. Okafor. Zik Zulu. 7 January 2010. AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. 27 February 2011.
- News: I pray my film is accepted in Cannes! —Mahmood Ali-Balogun. Akande. Victor. 9 January 2010. The Nation. 27 February 2011. Lagos, Nigeria. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724101158/http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/31773/1/I-pray-my-film-is-accepted-in-Cannes-Mahmood-Ali-Balogun/Page1.html. 24 July 2011.
- Web site: Mahmood Ali-Balogun's vision becomes reality. June 2010. Kodak. 27 February 2011. New York, USA.
- News: Ali-Balogun spurs Genevieve, Yerima to Tango. Lasisi. Akeem. 24 December 2010. The Punch. 27 February 2011. Lagos, Nigeria.
- News: Heralds of the New Nollywood. Kan. Toni. 26 February 2011. ThisDay. Leaders & Company Ltd.. 27 February 2011. Lagos, Nigeria. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110717050839/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/heralds-of-the-new-nollywood/86872/. 17 July 2011.
- Web site: Tango with me: A movie phenomenon . Uzoatu . Uzor Maxim . April 17, 2011. Vanguard. 17 April 2011.
- Web site: Tango with Me | Nollywood Forever Movie Reviews.
