Potato Potahto

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. It stars Joselyn Dumas, Chris Attoh, Joke Silva, OC Ukeje 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

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.

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 Nollywood Reinvented. Potato Potahto has been screened at the Cannes Film Festival, Durban International Film Festival, and the British Urban Film Festival. 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 Netflix’s catalog of films.