Chief Daddy

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
Story by	Bode Asiyanbi
Directed by	Niyi Akinmolayan
Starring	Joke Silva Funke Akindele Dakore Akande Ini Edo Kate Henshaw Rachael Oniga Linda Ejiofor Shafy Bello Folarin Falana Bisola Aiyeola Zainab Balogun Bose Lepacious
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)

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]