Potato Potahto
# Potato Potahto

Potato Potahto is a 2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian romantic comedy film 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
* Chris Attoh
* Adjetey Anang
* Nikki Samonas
* Victoria Michaels
* Blossom Chukwujekwu
* Kemi Lala Akindoju
* Joke Silva
* OC Ukeje

## 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

Complete list of awards :

| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival | Best Feature Film (Nollywood) | Potato Potahto | Won |
| Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival | Best Costume | Potato Potahto | Won |
| Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival | Special Jury Awards for Best Actor | OC Ukeje | Won |
| Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) | Chris Attoh | Nominated |
| Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival | Best Actress | Joselyn Dumas | Won |
| Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Comedy | OC Ukeje | Nominated |
| Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Cinematography | Kwame Amuah | Nominated |
| Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Movie West Africa | Potato Potahto | Nominated |
| Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Director | Shirley Frimpong-Manso | Nominated |
| Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Overall Movie | Potato Potahto | Nominated |
| Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Costume Designer Movie or TV Series | Christie Brown | Nominated |
| Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Joke Silva | Won |
