''Potato Potahto'' is a 2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic comedy film directed and written by

Shirley Frimpong-Manso Shirley Frimpong-Manso, (born March 16, 1977 in Kwahu East District) is a Ghanaian film director, writer, and producer. She is the founder and CEO of Sparrow Productions, a film, television and advertising production company. She won Best Direc ...

, which tells the story of a divorce and how complicated it can be within West African society. It stars

Joselyn Dumas Joselyn Dumas (; born 31 August 1980) is a Ghanaian television host and actress. In 2014, she starred in '' A Northern Affair'', a role that earned her a Ghana Movie Award and an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Early li ...

Chris Attoh Chris Attoh (born Christopher Keith Nii Attoh; May 17, 1979) is a Ghanaian actor, film director, on-air personality, television presenter and producer. He is best known as "Kwame Mensah" in Nigerian soap opera ''Tinsel''. Education He attended ...

Joke Silva Joke Silva () MFR is a veteran Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman. In 1998, she had a major role, starring opposite Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film ''The Secret Laughter of Women''. In 2006, she won "Best Actre ...

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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.

Cast

as Lulu Wilson *

as Gabby *

Adjetey Anang Adjetey Anang (born 8 July 1973) is a Ghanaian actor, popularly known as "Pusher", which was his screen name in the television series '' Things We Do for Love''. He has featured in many Ghanaian movies, including ''Deadly Voyage'', '' A Sting in ...

as Ato Brown * Nikki Samonas as Marian *

Victoria Michaels Victoria Michaels is a Ghanaian-Nigerian model, fashion icon, actress, brand ambassador and philanthropist. She is the recipient of several accolades, including Ghana Models Awards, Glitz Style Awards, and the City People Entertainment Awards. ...

as Clarissa *

Blossom Chukwujekwu Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Early life and education Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on ...

as Fred *

Kemi Lala Akindoju Kemi "Lala" Akindoju is a Nigerian actress. She won an Africa Magic trailblazer award for her role in the film adaptation of '' Dazzling Mirage''. Personal life Akindoju was born on 8 March 1987 in a family of 4 children. She's a native of On ...

as Frances *

as Mrs. Wilson *

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

. The film was shot over the span of two weeks, with collaborative efforts from Swedish, French, British, Nigerian, and Ghanaian film producers.

Release

''Potato Potahto'' premiered at the IMAX cinema in Lekki on 16 November 2017 and was released in Nigeria on 21 November 2017.

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

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. ''Potato Potahto'' has been screened at the

Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival (; ), until 2003 called the International Film Festival ('), is the most prestigious film festival in the world. Held in Cannes, France, it previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from all around ...

Durban International Film Festival The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is an annual film festival that takes place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. It was founded in 1979 by Teddy Sarkin and Ros Sarkin. Presented by Centre for Creative Arts at the Univ ...

, and the

British Urban Film Festival The British Urban Film Festival (BUFF) was formed in July 2005 to showcase urban independent cinema in the absence of any such state-sponsored activity in the UK. Supported by filmmakers and British actors, the organisation was set up by Em ...

. 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

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’s catalog of films.

Accolades

References

2017 films Ghanaian comedy films Nigerian comedy films Films directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso 2010s English-language films English-language Ghanaian films English-language Nigerian films {{Ghana-film-stub