| Tatu | |
| Director: | Don Omope |
| Producer: | Don Omope |
| Cinematography: | Akpe Ododoru |
| Editing: | Adekunle Bryan Oyetunde |
| Distributor: | FilmOne production |
| Runtime: | 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 novel "Tatu", written by Abraham Nwankwo in 2014. The film received several nominations at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The film also received joint most nominations at the 2018 Africa Magic Choice Awards.[1] [2]
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]
Tatu was shot in locations across Lagos, and Abuja.[4] It was shot in a span of 12 months.[5]
Tatu was first theatrically released in July 2017 in Nigeria, and was 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]
Tatu was mildly received by the public. For most of it viewers, the movie had potentials that were not met.[9] [10] [11] [12] On Nollywood Reinvented, the movie had a rating of 52%.[13]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –English | Gabriel Afolayan | [14] | |
| Best Actress in a Lead role –English | Rahama Sadau | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor –English | Segun Arinze, Sambasa Nzeribe | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress –English | Toyin Abraham, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi | ||||
| Most Promising Actor | Suara Olayinka | ||||
| Best Child Actress | Teniola Awobiyi | ||||
| Best Child Actor | Dumebi Nzeribe | ||||
| Movie with the Best Screenplay | Tatu | ||||
| Movie with the Best Editing | |||||
| Movie with the Best Soundtrack | |||||
| Movie with the Best Production Design | |||||
| Movie with the Best Cinematography | |||||
| Best Use of Nigerian Costume in a Movie | |||||
| Best Use of Make up in a Movie | |||||
| Movie of the Year | |||||
| Director of the Year | Don Omope | ||||
| 2018 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Cinematography Movies/TV Series | Tatu (Akpe Ododura) | [15] [16] | |
| 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 |