| Story | Bode Asiyanbi |
|---|---|
| Director | Niyi Akinmolayan |
| Starring | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English Yoruba |
| Producer | Temidayo Abudu |
| Cinematography | Muhammad Atta Ahmed |
| Editor | Victoria Akujobi |
| Runtime | 99 minutes |
| Company | Ebonylife TV |
| Network | Ebonylife TV |
| Released | 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. It was released in December 2018.[1][2] The film stars Funke Akindele Bello, Kate Henshaw, Nkem Owoh, Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwor, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Racheal Oniga.[3][4]
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.[6][7] 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.[8][9] 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
- ^ "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". The Guardian. 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 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.
- ^ "Chief Daddy Premiere: Nigerian Traditional Attire Outshines - NTA.ng - Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide". Nta.ng. Retrieved 20 May 2019.[dead link]
- ^ "Top 20 WA Films of 2019". Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Netflix acquires ‘Chief Daddy’ – Tribune Online – Friday Treat". Nigerian Tribune. 8 March 2019. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2019.