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Potato Potahto is a 2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic comedy film directed and written by Shirley Frimpong Manso which tells a story of divorce in West African society and how tricky it is.

Plot

Potato Potahto is a Ghanaian-Nigerian comedy movie which follows the life of two partners who are forced to live their lives together in the same house after a divorce.

Production

The film is a co-production by Nigerian companies Ascend Studios, 19 April Entertainment Virgo Sun Ltd and Lufodo Productions and was directed by Ghanaian film maker, Shirley Frimpong-Manso. It chronicles the chaotic events which take place when a divorced couple stay on together in the matrimonial home, each taking on young attractive help of the opposite sex. The movie was shot within a span of two weeks, with collaborative efforts from Swedish, French, British, Nigerian and Ghanaian film producers.

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

Reception

Potato Potahto was well received by the public, owing to the success Shirley Frimpong-Manso's earlier successes. The movie was rated 7.9 by users on Nollywood Reinvented. Potato Potahto has seen showings at the Cannes Film Festival, Durban International Film Festival and the British Urban Film Festival. The film also featured as a part of the selections for the Film Africa Festival from October 27 to November 5. In December 2019, Potato Potahto was added officially to Netflix's catalog of movies.

Accolades

References

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3. Zindcy, Gracia. "Top 10 Best Ghanaian Movies You Must Watch Right Now!". Yen Ghana. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
4. Chibumga, Izuzu. ""Potato Potahto" is an anomaly; a comedy about divorce". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
5. "West African romantic comedy film 'Potato Potahto' premieres in Lagos". Vanguard. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
6. Gezzy, Sibisi. "Award-winning Potato Potahto shot on the Sony FS7". Screen Africa. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
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8. "Shirley Frimpong-Manso's 'Potato Potahto' makes it to Netflix". Graphic Showbiz. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
9. Julitta, Ggagbo. "Shirley Frimpong Manso's "Potato Potahto" Is Showing On Netflix". Kuul Peeps. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
10. "Potato Potahto Premieres at the Chelsea Film Festival - Bags 4 Awards at the Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival". Wild Flower. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
11. "2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards: Shirley Frimpong-Manso's POTATO POTAHTO Keeps Ghana Afloat". Enews Ghana. Retrieved 2 October 2020.

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