Tango with Me

Tango with Me
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Mahmood Ali-Balogun
Written by	Femi Kayode
Produced by	Mahmood Ali-Balogun
Starring	Genevieve Nnaji Joke Silva Joseph Benjamin Bimbo Manuel Tina Mba Bimbo Akintola
Cinematography	Keith Holland
Music by	Kayode Ilelaboye
Production companies	Brickwall Communications LTD Jungle FilmWorks
Distributed by	Brickwall Communications LTD Talking Drum Entertainment
Release dates	May 2010 (2010-05)(Cannes) April 17, 2011 (2011-04-17)(Nigeria)
Running time	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

• List of Nigerian films of 2010

References

1. "AMAA Nominations 2011". Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
2. "Old Actors Return in Tango With Me". AllAfrica.com . AllAfrica Global Media. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
3. Akande, Victor (28 November 2009). "'Tango With Me'". The Nation. Lagos Nigeria. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
4. Njoku, Banjamin (18 December 2009). "Old actors return in Tango with Me". Vanguard . Lagos, Nigeria: Vanguard Media . Retrieved 27 February 2011.
5. Okafor, Zik Zulu (7 January 2010). "Ali-Balogun - Nollywood's Movie Man". AllAfrica.com . AllAfrica Global Media . Retrieved 27 February 2011.
6. Akande, Victor (9 January 2010). "I pray my film is accepted in Cannes! —Mahmood Ali-Balogun". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
7. "Mahmood Ali-Balogun's vision becomes reality". New York, USA: Kodak. June 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
8. Lasisi, Akeem (24 December 2010). "Ali-Balogun spurs Genevieve, Yerima to Tango". The Punch . Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 February 2011.^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}
9. Kan, Toni (26 February 2011). "Heralds of the New Nollywood". ThisDay . Lagos, Nigeria: Leaders & Company Ltd. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
10. Uzoatu, Uzor Maxim (April 17, 2011). "Tango with me: A movie phenomenon". Vanguard . Retrieved 17 April 2011.
11. "Tango with Me | Nollywood Forever Movie Reviews".

External links

• Official website
• Tango with Me at IMDb