''Tatu'' is a 2017 Nigerian

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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

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. The film also received joint most nominations at the 2018 Africa Magic Choice Awards.

Synopsis

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.

Production

Tatu was shot in locations across

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, and

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. It was shot in a span of 12 months.

Cast

Toyin Abraham Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi (born Olutoyin Aimakhu; 5 September 1982) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker. Early life Abraham was born in Auchi, a town in Edo State in southern Nigeria. But spent her early life in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State ...

Segun Arinze Segun Arinze (born Segun Padonou Aina in 1965) is a Nigerian actor and singer. Early life and education He is the eldest of seven children born to Lydia Padonu. He is descent of Badagry, Lagos State. He attended Victory College of Commerce in I ...

Gabriel Afolayan Gabriel Afolayan, (born 1 March 1985) also known by his musical stage name G-Fresh, is a Nigerian actor and singer. Education He studied theatre arts at the University of Ibadan. Career He is part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment fa ...

Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot'' (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974)'' is a Nigerian director, and politician He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Election ...

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Rahama Sadau Rahama Ibrahim Sadau (born 7 December 1993) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and singer. Born and raised in Kaduna, she performed in dancing competitions as a child and during her school years. She rose to fame in late 2013 after joining the Ka ...

Sambasa Nzeribe Sambasa Nzeribe (born Chiedozie Nzeribe Siztus) is a Nigerian film and television actor, model and entertainer. Background He hails from Anambra State of Nigeria. Career He has featured in a lot of successful Nigerian movies, including ' ...

Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, born Abibat Oluwafunmilola Aofiyebi and known informally as FAR, is a Nigerian actress. She has had a long-running radio show. She appeared in the film ''The Figurine'', Tinsel, and MTV Shuga. Life Funlola is the last of ...

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Frank Donga Kunle Idowu, (), popularly known as Frank Donga, is a Nigerian actor and comedian. He rose to fame through the webseries, ''The Interview,'' on Ndani TV about an unassuming job-seeker for which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy in the ...

Release

Tatu was first theatrically released on July 2017 in Nigeria, and was premiered at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island. In 2019, the movie was added to

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's catalogue as the company continued to invest in the African Film industry.

Reception

Tatu was mildly received by the public. For most of it viewers, the movie had potentials that were not met. On Nollywood Reinvented, the movie had a rating of 52%.

Accolades

References

External links

* * {{Authority control English-language Nigerian films 2017 films 2010s adventure films Nigerian adventure films Films shot in Lagos Films shot in Abuja 2010s English-language films