Potato Potahto
{{short description|2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic comedy film}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Potato Potahto
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Shirley Frimpong-Manso
| producer = Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Sarah Inya Lawal, Ken Attoh
| writer = Shirley Frimpong-Manso
| starring = {{unbulleted list|OC Ukeje|Joselyn Dumas|Joke Silva|Kemi Lala Akindoju|Chris Attoh|Blossom Chukwujekwu}}
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| studio = 19 April Entertainment, Ascend Studios, Lufodo Productions
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| released = {{Film date|2017|11|21|Nigeria|df=yes}}
| runtime = 115 minutes
| country = Nigeria
Ghana
| language = English
| budget = $500,000
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Potato Potahto is a 2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic comedy film directed and written by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, which tells the story of a divorce and how complicated it can be within West African society.{{Citation|last=Genesis CINEMA|title=POTATO POTAHTO - Latest Nigerian Nollywood Cinema Movie|date=2017-11-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gYcgsE8kp4|access-date=2018-11-16}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/review-of-shirley-frimpong-mansos-potato-potahto-id7630118.html|title="Potato Potahto" is an anomaly; a comedy about divorce|last=Izuzu| first=Chidumga|access-date=2018-11-16|language=en-US}} It stars Joselyn Dumas, Chris Attoh, Joke Silva, OC Ukeje and others.
Plot
Potato Potahto chronicles the chaotic events that unfold when a divorced couple continues to live together in their matrimonial home, each hiring a young, attractive helper of the opposite sex.{{cite web |last1=Zindcy |first1=Gracia |title=Top 10 Best Ghanaian Movies You Must Watch Right Now! |url=https://yen.com.gh/104934-top-10-best-ghanaian-movies-you-must-watch-right-now.html |website=Yen Ghana |accessdate=1 October 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Chibumga |first1=Izuzu |title="Potato Potahto" is an anomaly; a comedy about divorce |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/pulse-movie-review-potato-potahto-is-an-anomaly-a-comedy-about-divorce/hf4d9pd |website=Pulse Nigeria |accessdate=2 October 2020}}{{cite web |title=West African romantic comedy film ‘Potato Potahto’ premieres in Lagos |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/11/west-african-romantic-comedy-film-potato-potahto-premieres-lagos/ |accessdate=15 November 2018 |publisher=Vanguard}}
Cast
- Joselyn Dumas as Lulu Wilson
- Chris Attoh as Gabby
- Adjetey Anang as Ato Brown
- Nikki Samonas as Marian
- Victoria Michaels as Clarissa
- Blossom Chukwujekwu as Fred
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Frances
- Joke Silva as Mrs. Wilson
- OC Ukeje as Tony Gyampo
- Bill Davies as Mr. Quartey
- Dinah Semevor as Mrs. Wilson's friend
Production
The film is a co-production of Nigerian companies Ascend Studios, 19 April Entertainment, Virgo Sun Ltd, and Lufodo Productions, and was directed by Ghanaian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso. The film was shot over the span of two weeks, with collaborative efforts from Swedish, French, British, Nigerian, and Ghanaian film producers.{{cite web |last1=Gezzy |first1=Sibisi |title=Award-winning Potato Potahto shot on the Sony FS7 |url=https://www.screenafrica.com/2017/08/25/technology/film-tv-video-production/award-winning-potato-potahto-shoot-on-the-sony-fs7/ |accessdate=2 October 2020 |website=Screen Africa}}
Release
Reception
Potato Potahto was well received by the public, owing to Shirley Frimpong-Manso's earlier successes. The film was rated 7.9 by users on Nollywood Reinvented.{{cite web |title=POTATO POTAHTO |url=https://www.nollywoodreinvented.com/2019/01/potato-potahto.html |accessdate=2 October 2020 |website=Nollywood Reinvented}} Potato Potahto has been screened at the Cannes Film Festival, Durban International Film Festival, and the British Urban Film Festival. It was also featured as part of the official selection for the Film Africa Festival, held from 27 October to 5 November. In December 2019, Potato Potahto was officially added to Netflix’s catalog of films.{{cite web |title=Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s 'Potato Potahto' makes it to Netflix |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/shirley-frimpong-manso-s-potato-potahto-makes-it-to-netflix.html |website=Graphic Showbiz |accessdate=2 October 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Julitta |first1=Ggagbo |title=Shirley Frimpong Manso’s "Potato Potahto" Is Showing On Netflix |url=https://kuulpeeps.com/2019/12/15/shirley-frimpong-mansos-potato-potahto-is-showing-on-netflix/news |website=Kuul Peeps |accessdate=2 October 2020}}
Accolades
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| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result | Ref |
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| rowspan=5|Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival
| Best Feature Film (Nollywood) | Potato Potahto | {{won}} | ||||
| Best Costume
| Potato Potahto | {{won}} | ||||
| Special Jury Awards for Best Actor
| OC Ukeje | {{won}} | ||||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English)
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| Best Actress
| {{won}} | ||||
| rowspan=6|Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
| Best Actor in a Comedy | OC Ukeje | {{nom}} | ||||
| Best Cinematography
| Kwame Amuah | {{nom}} | ||||
| Best Movie West Africa
| Potato Potahto | {{nom}} | ||||
| Best Director
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| Best Overall Movie
| Potato Potahto | {{nom}} | ||||
| Best Costume Designer Movie or TV Series
| Christie Brown | {{nom}} | ||||
| Africa Movie Academy Award
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | {{won}} | |
References
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{{Shirley Frimpong-Manso}}
Category:Ghanaian comedy films
Category:Nigerian comedy films
Category:Films directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Category:2010s English-language films
Category:English-language Ghanaian films
Category:English-language Nigerian films
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