Trendy Remake of Cock Crow at Daybreak Goals to Captivate a New Era
The Nigerian Tv Authority (NTA), Natives Filmworks, and Modern Tv Kontent (ITK) have formally entered into an unique co-production settlement to remake the long-lasting Nigerian tv collection, Cock Crow at Daybreak. The partnership will carry the much-loved present again to primetime on the nationwide broadcaster in 2026. Natives Filmworks, helmed by Steve Gukas, will collaborate with Dimbo Atiya’s ITK and the NTA to provide an preliminary 104 episodes.
“We’re extremely happy with the chance to accomplice with NTA on this collection that’s, frankly, a nationwide treasure”, mentioned Gukas. “We’re nicely conscious of the load of duty this holds. It’s a great probability for the trade to showcase how far it has come because the first run of the collection within the Eighties. We will pull in the perfect in all spheres of the trade to ship on the promise this holds.”
Tari Taylaur, NTA’s Government Director of Programmes, added: “Remaking Cock Crow at Daybreak is the primary in our dedication to carry again gems in our catalogue that we consider will resonate with in the present day’s audiences. It’s a part of our efforts to carry them again to our service and increase rankings for our community. I’m assured we’ve discovered the precise companions in Natives Filmworks and Modern Tv Kontent. They each have produced riveting content material and I’m excited at what they convey to the desk and what it means for this collection.”
First aired within the late Seventies, Cock Crow At Daybreak was considered one of Nigeria’s most beloved tv collection, identified for its memorable characters and socially aware storytelling. The unique collection launched the careers of tv icons corresponding to Sadiq Daba, Ene Oloja, and George Menta, and have become a weekly staple in households throughout the nation.
The remake is ready to start filming in Jos, Plateau State, within the second quarter of 2026. A writers’ room and story growth workshop, the place the brand new adaptation will take form earlier than shifting into full manufacturing, will likely be launched this October.
ITK, identified for creating over 6,000 hours of tv content material for DSTV and Netflix, has produced reveals corresponding to The Rishantes, Sons of the Caliphate, Halita, W.A.R (Wrath and Revenge), and Wings.
Natives Filmworks, then again, has produced a few of Nollywood’s newer mainstream options, together with 93 Days, A Place within the Stars, and Residing in Bondage: Breaking Free. Natives additionally floats First Options, the Amazon Prime-supported slate that empowers first-time administrators.