''Chief Daddy'' is a 2018 Nigerian

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directed by

Niyi Akinmolayan Niyi Akinmolayan is a Nigerian filmmaker and director and one of Nollywood’s most successful hitmakers. Five of his films rank in the top 50 List of highest-grossing Nigerian films, highest grossing Nigerian films: ''The Wedding Party 2'' ...

, written by Bode Asiyanbi and produced by

Mosunmola Abudu Mosunmola Abudu, also known as ''Mo Abudu'', (born 11 September 1964), is a Nigerian media mogul, philanthropist, and former human resources management consultant. She has been described by Forbes as "Africa's Most Successful Woman", and rated ...

and

Temidayo Abudu Temidayo Abudu is a Nigerian film producer, copywriter, and casting director. She is best known for producing the crime drama film titled ''Òlòtūré'', and co-producing ''Chief Daddy'' with Mo Abudu. Education Temidayo Abudu holds a bachelo ...

, which was released in December 2018. It starred popular

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actors and actresses Funke Akindele Bello, Kate Henshaw, Nkem Owoh,

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, Patience Ozokwor,

Richard Mofe Damijo Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was also a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he wo ...

and Racheal Oniga.

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

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es. He dies suddenly and his will creates a saga amongst his extended families.

Cast

* Bisola Aiyeola as Chef Simbi * Dakore Egbuson-Akande as Remi Castle *

Funke Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele sta ...

as Tinu Beecroft *

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as Ireti Beecroft *

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as Nike Wiiliams * Chioma Omeruah as Chuchu *

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as Ekanem * Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman as Justina *

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as Femi Beecroft * Mawuli Gavor as Damilare Kofi Mensah *

Kate Henshaw Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July 1971), is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie ''Stronger than Pain''. Early lif ...

as Teni Beecroft *Lepacious Bose as Madam Tasty *

Richard Mofe-Damijo Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was also a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he wo ...

as Tega Castle * M.I. Abaga as Mr. X *

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as Adaora *Chinedu Ani as Joro D *Taiwo Obileye as Chief Daddy * Rachel Oniga as Aunty Ajoke *

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as Sandra Bello *

Nkem Owoh Nkem Owoh (born 7 February 1958) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. In 2008, he won the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his role in the Nigerian film, "''Stronger than Pain"''. Early life Nkem Owoh was born in E ...

as Shoffa Donatus *

Patience Ozokwor Patience Ozokwor, (born 14 September 1958) is a Nigerian veteran musician, fashion designer, gospel singer, and actress. She won the Best Supporting Actress 2012 & 2013 award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She is known for taking th ...

as Madam Pat *

as Lady Kay Beecroft *Demi Banwo as Mr. Barnabas *Kayode Freeman as Dr. Bada *Ayo Lijadu as Prelate Malachi *Nicole Ofoegbu as Dame Esther *

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as Dare Edwards *Solomon Bryan as Kasali.

Premiere and release

''Chief Daddy'' was released in Nigeria on December 14, 2018 and in the

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on March 15, 2019 via Netflix. The film was premiered at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, with over 40 Nollywood movie stars in attendance including

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, Joke Silva and Richard Mofe Damijo.

Company credits and distributors

The film was produced by Ebony Life Films and distributed by Film One Entertainment in Nigeria and

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in the Netherlands.

References

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