Tango with Me
Appearance
Tango with Me | |
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Directed by | Mahmood Ali-Balogun |
Written by |
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Produced by | Mahmood Ali-Balogun |
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Cinematography | Keith Holland |
Music by | Kayode Ilelaboye |
Production companies | Brickwall Communications LTD Jungle FilmWorks |
Distributed by | Brickwall Communications LTD Talking Drum Entertainment |
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Running time | 103 min |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Budget | ₦100 million |
Tango with Me is a 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 - Lola
- Joke Silva - Lola's mum
- Joseph Benjamin - Uzo
- Bimbo Manuel - Counsellor
- Ahmed Yerima
- Bimbo Akintola
Reception
The film received positive to mixed reviews from critcs. NollywoodForever gave it 80% and wrote "Tango with Me is beautifully shot with a soundtrack to compliment. 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]
References
- ^ "AMAA Nominations 2011". African Movie Academy Award. 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. 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. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Mahmood Ali-Balogun's vision becomes reality". New York, USA: Kodak. June 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Ali-Balogun goes celluloid in 'Tango With Me'". Nigerian Compass. Ogun State, Nigeria. 24 December 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Lasisi, Akeem (24 December 2010). "Ali-Balogun spurs Genevieve, Yerima to Tango". The Punch. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ Kan, Toni (26 February 2011). "Heralds of the New Nollywood". ThisDay. Lagos, Nigeria: Leaders & Company Ltd. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ http://nollywoodforever.com/tango-with-me/
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