''Chief Daddy'' is a 2018 Nigerian
comedy drama film directed by
Niyi Akinmolayan, written by
Bode Asiyanbi
Bode may refer to:
People
* Bode (surname)
* Bode Miller (born 1977), American skier
* Bode Sowande (born 1948), Nigerian writer and dramatist
* Bode Thomas (1918–1953), Nigerian politician
Geography
* Böde, village in Zala County, H ...
and produced by
Mosunmola Abudu and
Temidayo Abudu, which was released in December 2018. It starred popular
Nollywood actors and actresses
Funke Akindele Bello, Kate Henshaw, Nkem Owoh,
Joke Silva, 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
Benefactor may refer to:
* ''Benefactor'' (album), a 1982 album by Romeo Void
* Benefactor (law) for a person whose actions benefit another or a person that gives back to others
* Benefication (metallurgy)
In the mining
Mining is the ext ...
to a large extended family of relatives, household staff and
mistresses. He dies suddenly and his will creates a saga amongst his extended families.
Cast
*
Bisola Aiyeola as Chef Simbi
*
Dakore Egbuson-Akande
Dakore Egbuson-Akande (born Dakore Omobola Egbuson; 14 October 1978) is a Nigerian actress. She is an ambassador for Amnesty International, Amstel Malta and Oxfam of America.
Biography
Dakore was born in Bayelsa State as the first child of her ...
as Remi Castle
*
Funke Akindele as Tinu Beecroft
*
Zainab Balogun as Ireti Beecroft
*
Shaffy Bello as Nike Wiiliams
*
Chioma Omeruah
Chioma Omeruah (born 14 May 1976), better known as Chigul, is a Nigerian comedian, singer and actress who is known for her accents and comedic characters.
Life and career
Omeruah was born in Lagos to Igbo parents. She moved away whilst still a ...
as Chuchu
*
Ini Edo as Ekanem
*
Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman as Justina
*
Falz as Femi Beecroft
*
Mawuli Gavor
Mawuli Gavor is a Ghanaian accountant turned actor, model, TV presenter, entrepreneur and producer.
Early life
Gavor was born in Ghana. He studied business and finance at Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
Career
...
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 life ...
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
Rachel Oniga (23 May 1957 – 31 July 2021) was a Nigerian film actress.
Early life and career
Originally from Eku, Delta State in Southern Nigeria, although she was born on 23 May 1957 in Ebute Metta, Lagos State.
She began her acting caree ...
as Aunty Ajoke
*
Beverly Osu as Sandra Bello
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Nkem Owoh 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 the ...
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 December 14, 2018 and in the
Netherlands 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
Olu Jacobs, 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
Netflix in the Netherlands.
References
{{Niyi Akinmolayan
2018 films
Films directed by Niyi Akinmolayan
Nigerian comedy-drama films
2018 comedy-drama films
Films shot in Lagos