The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is set to bring back one of Nigeria’s most beloved television classics, Cock Crow At Dawn, in a grand remake slated for 2026.
The national broadcaster announced that it has entered a co-production deal with Natives Filmworks and Innovative Television Kontent (ITK) to produce 104 new episodes of the iconic series.
According to NTA’s Director-General, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, the revival of Cock Crow At Dawn comes at a time when themes of agriculture and community development, central to the original series, are once again at the forefront of national discourse.
“We are excited to bring what was a much-loved series back to our screens,” Dembos said.
“The timing couldn’t be better, given the federal government’s renewed interest in agriculture. It feels almost like a full circle moment.”
Executive Director of Programmes, Tari Taylaur, described the remake as part of NTA’s plan to reintroduce timeless classics to new audiences.
“This marks the beginning of our effort to revive shows that defined generations. We believe today’s viewers will find new meaning in these stories,” Taylaur said.
For producers Steve Gukas of Natives Filmworks and Dimbo Atiya of ITK, the project represents a significant step forward for Nigeria’s film and television industry.
“Our remake of Cock Crow AT Dawn will be a game-changer for series production in Nigeria,” Atiya said.
Gukas added: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to show how far the industry has come since the original aired.”
Filming for the remake will begin in the second quarter of 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, with the producers promising to blend nostalgia with modern storytelling and cutting-edge film technology.
