The once wrested but popular Cock Crow at Dawn, aired by the Nigerian Televise Authority (NTA) would return to the screen in 2026.
The NTA Director-General, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, who announced this, said a grand repackage of the drama series would be co-produced with Natives Filmworks and Innovative Television Kontent (ITK).
He said 104 new episodes of the iconic series would be produced, adding that it is coming 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, said the return of the drama programme was a 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.
Steve Gukas of Natives Filmworks and Dimbo Atiya of ITK, said 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 said “it’s a wonderful opportunity to show how far the industry has come since the original aired.”
The producers said filming for the remake will start in the second quarter of 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, adding that they would blend nostalgia with modern storytelling and cutting-edge film technology
