Daniel Etim Effiong on Netflix success, faith, fatherhood & trolls | Dear Ife Series Podcast

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Daniel Etim Effiong joined us on the podcast and it was truly an unforgettable conversation. Ife spoke with him about his journey as an actor, filmmaker, and director, including how he navigates criticism and responds to trolls in the public eye. He opened up about a deeply personal spiritual awakening, his father’s prison story, and what it was like growing up, shaping the man he is today. The conversation also explores his life as a husband and father, as well as the experience of producing a film that broke the internet, dominated the cinemas, and made it to Netflix in record time. There is so much depth, honesty, and insight in this episode, and you definitely don’t want to miss it. More importantly, this conversation is not complete without you, so we would love for our community to share their thoughts and perspectives. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 2:38 - Dealing with trolls & critics 5:08 - Transitioning from engineering to directing 7:42 - The making of "THE HERD" 12:21 - Faith and the "Rain of Grace" 16:52 - A personal spiritual encounter 27:45 - The story of hisfather 36:45 - Lessons on fatherhood & marriage 46:50 - Prioritizing rest & spirituality 53:48 - The story: a marriage tested by misunderstanding 56:30 - Daniel’s advice on betrayal & grace 1:10:07 - Closing thoughts Want more visual podcasts from DANG? SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@diaryofanaijagirl #DANG #DiaryofaNaijaGirl #DANGWithIfe About Diary of a Naija Girl Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) is an online community, founded and managed by Ifedayo Agoro, to inspire women across the world through creative storytelling. Back in 2015, it started as an online diary, sharing the everyday adventures of an anonymous Nigerian woman. Fast forward nine years, and it has become a tribe of incredible women, living their best lives one story at a time. DANG is a safe space for women to be unapologetically themselves, a family that laughs, learns and lifts each other, from Lagos