Cockcrow at Dawn Returns: NTA, Natives Filmworks, and ITK Sign Landmark Co-Production Deal
In a historic collaboration that bridges Nigeria’s television heritage with contemporary storytelling, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Natives Filmworks, and Innovative Television Kontent (ITK) have officially signed a landmark co-production deal to remake Cockcrow at Dawn, one of Nigeria’s most iconic TV classics.
The highly anticipated remake, titled “Cockcrow at Dawn Returns,” is set to hit primetime screens in 2026, promising to blend rich nostalgia with a modern cinematic approach aimed at engaging a new generation of Nigerian and global audiences.
The signing ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together top industry executives including NTA’s Director-General, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, Executive Director of Programmes, Tari Taylaur, Steve Gukas (MD/CEO, Natives Filmworks), and Dimbo Atiya (CEO, ITK).
Speaking at the event, representatives from all three production houses emphasized the project’s cultural significance and its mission to preserve the legacy of Cockcrow at Dawn—a show that once defined family entertainment and national identity in Nigeria’s television history.
According to Steve Gukas, the modern adaptation will stay true to the original’s themes of community, resilience, and progress, while embracing high-quality production standards and storytelling that resonate with today’s audiences. Dimbo Atiya described the collaboration as “a celebration of our roots through innovation, creativity, and national pride.”
For the NTA, this marks a major milestone in its renewed commitment to delivering premium Nigerian content that honors the past while shaping the future of entertainment.
With the hashtag #CockcrowReturns already trending on social media, fans of the original series are buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what’s to come.
Follow updates on @stevegukas, @dimboba, and @ntanetwork for behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive previews as Cockcrow at Dawn makes its grand return to television.
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