| Chief Daddy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Story by | Bode Asiyanbi |
| Directed by | Niyi Akinmolayan |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Original languages | English Yoruba |
| Production | |
| Producer | Temidayo Abudu |
| Cinematography | Muhammad Atta Ahmed |
| Editor | Victoria Akujobi |
| Running time | 99 minutes |
| Production company | Ebonylife TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | Ebonylife TV |
| Release | 14 December 2018 (2018-12-14) |
Chief Daddy is a 2018 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, written by Bode Asiyanbi and produced by Mosunmola Abudu and Temidayo Abudu. It was released in December 2018.12 The film stars Funke Akindele Bello, Kate Henshaw, Nkem Owoh, Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwor, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Racheal Oniga.34
Premise
Chief Daddy is about a billionaire industrialist, Chief Beecroft, who serves as a benefactor to a large extended family of relatives, household staff, and mistresses. He dies suddenly, and his will creates a saga among his extended family.5
Cast
- Bisola Aiyeola as Chef Simbi
- Dakore Egbuson-Akande as Remi Castle
- Funke Akindele as Tinu Beecroft
- Zainab Balogun as Ireti Beecroft
- Shaffy Bello as Nike Wiiliams
- Chioma Omeruah as Chuchu
- Ini Edo as Ekanem
- Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman as Justina
- Falz as Femi Beecroft
- Mawuli Gavor as Damilare Kofi Mensah
- Kate Henshaw as Teni Beecroft
- Lepacious Bose as Madam Tasty
- Richard Mofe-Damijo as Tega Castle
- M.I. Abaga as Mr. X
- Beverly Naya as Adaora
- Chinedu Ani as Joro D
- Taiwo Obileye as Chief Daddy
- Rachel Oniga as Aunty Ajoke
- Beverly Osu as Sandra Bello
- Nkem Owoh as Shoffa Donatus
- Patience Ozokwor as Madam Pat
- Joke Silva as Lady Kay Beecroft
- Demi Banwo as Mr. Barnabas
- Kayode Freeman as Dr. Bada
- Ayo Lijadu as Prelate Malachi
- Nicole Ofoegbu as Dame Esther
- Uti Nwachukwu as Dare Edwards
- Solomon Bryan as Kasali.
Premiere and release
Chief Daddy was released in Nigeria on 14 December 2018 and in the Netherlands on 15 March 2019 via Netflix.67 The film premiered at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, with over 40 Nollywood movie stars in attendance, including Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, and Richard Mofe Damijo.89 It later grossed ₦387.5 million at the box office.10
Company credits and distributors
The film was produced by Ebony Life Films and distributed by Film One Entertainment in Nigeria and Netflix in the Netherlands.11
References
References
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- "Brace Yourselves! "Chief Daddy" Is Coming To Netflix". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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- "Chief Daddy could have been so much more but at least it will make you laugh a little". Pulse Nigeria. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- "Chief Daddy grosses N115.7 million in the first ten days of release". Pulse Nigeria. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- "EbonyLife Films' Chief Daddy Netflix release party - EbonyLife TV". Ebonylifetv.com. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- "Nigerian traditional outfits take centre-stage at 'Chief Daddy' premiere". Premium Times. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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- "Top 20 WA Films of 2019". Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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