Potato Potahto
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| Potato Potahto | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shirley Frimpong-Manso |
| Written by | Shirley Frimpong-Manso |
| Produced by | Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Sarah Inya Lawal, Ken Attoh |
| Starring | |
Production companies | 19 April Entertainment, Ascend Studios, Lufodo Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Countries | Nigeria Ghana |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $500,000 |
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.[1][2] It stars Joselyn Dumas, Chris Attoh, Joke Silva, OC Ukeje and others.
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.[6]
Release
Potato Potahto premiered at the IMAX cinema in Lekki on 16 November 2017 and was released in Nigeria on 21 November 2017.[5]
