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.

[1][2] 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.

[5] Tatu was first theatrically released in July 2017 in Nigeria, and was premiered at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island.

[6][7] In 2019, the movie was added to Netflix's catalogue as the company continued to invest in the African Film industry.