Tango with Me


Tango with Me is a 2010 Nigerian romantic drama film written by Femi Kayode, produced and directed by Mahmood Ali-Balogun and starring Genevieve Nnaji, Joseph Benjamin and Joke Silva. The film was nominated for 5 awards at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Cast

  • Genevieve Nnaji as Lola
  • Joke Silva as Lola's mum
  • Joseph Benjamin as Uzo
  • Tina Mba as Mrs. Jibike Bankole-Smith
  • Bimbo Manuel as Counsellor
  • Ahmed Yerima as Lola's Father
  • Bimbo Akintola as Sandra
  • Queen Ahune as Lola's Friend
  • Barbara Soky as Uzo's Mother
  • Alex Usifo as Uzo's Father
  • Kelvin Ushi as Tunde
  • Matthew Onwochei as Priest
  • Arinze Okonkwo as Groomsman
  • Fehintola Olulana as Nkiru
  • Sunday Afolabi as Assassin 1
  • Emeka Ojukwu as Assassin 2
  • Sade Alder-Hayes as Folake

    Reception

The film received positive to mixed reviews from critics. NollywoodForever gave it 80% and wrote "Tango with Me is beautifully shot with a soundtrack to complement. Joseph and Genny look good together and have an easy chemistry. I did find it somewhat slow in parts, but the performances were passionate and heartfelt".