Chief Daddy
| 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 | Films EbonyLife Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Films EbonyLife Films |
| Release | 14 December 2018 |
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, which was released in December 2018.[1][2] It starred popular Nollywood actors and actresses Funke Akindele Bello, Kate Henshaw, Nkem Owoh, Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwor, Richard Mofe Damijo and Racheal Oniga.[3][4]
Premise
[edit]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 amongst his extended families.[5]
Cast
[edit]- 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
[edit]Chief Daddy was released in Nigeria on December 14, 2018 and in the Netherlands on March 15, 2019 via Netflix.[6][7] The film was premiered at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, with over 40 Nollywood movie stars in attendance including Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva and Richard Mofe Damijo.[8][9] It later made N387.5 million naira in Box officeN387.5 million[10]
Company credits and distributors
[edit]The film was produced by Ebony Life Films and distributed by Film One Entertainment in Nigeria and Netflix in the Netherlands.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Chief Daddy - EbonyLife Films". Ebonylifefilms.com. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Chief Daddy - Netflix". Netflix.com. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Brace Yourselves! "Chief Daddy" Is Coming To Netflix". Guardian.ng. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Chief Daddy full movie cast (2018 Nigerian film)". YouTube. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Chief Daddy could have been so much more but at least it will make you laugh a little". Pulse.ng. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Chief Daddy grosses N115.7 million in the first ten days of release". Pulse.ng. 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". Premiumtimesng.com. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Chief Daddy Premiere: Nigerian Traditional Attire Outshines - NTA.ng - Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide". Nta.ng. Retrieved 20 May 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Top 20 WA Films of 2019". Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Netflix acquires 'Chief Daddy' – Tribune Online – Friday Treat". Tribuneonlinemg.com. 8 March 2019. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2019.