| 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 |
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]
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]
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]
The film was produced by Ebony Life Films and distributed by Film One Entertainment in Nigeria and Netflix in the Netherlands. [11]