Tatu (film)

Tatu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Don Omope
Written by	Jude Idada
Produced by	Don Omope
Starring	Rahama Sadau Segun Arinze Desmond Elliott Gabriel Afolayan Sambasa Nzeribe Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi Afeez Oyetoro Frank Donga Toyin Aimakhu
Cinematography	Akpe Ododoru
Edited by	Adekunle Bryan Oyetunde
Distributed by	FilmOne production
Release date	22 July 2017 (Nigeria)
Running time	101 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

Tatu is a 2017 Nigerian adventure 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 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. 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 Lagos, and Abuja. It was shot in a span of 12 months.

Cast

• Toyin Abraham
• Segun Arinze
• Gabriel Afolayan
• Desmond Elliott
• Rahama Sadau
• Sambasa Nzeribe
• Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
• Hafiz ‘Saka’ Oyetoro
• Frank Donga

Release

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