Full List: Jagun Jagun Dominates 2024 BON Awards

Femi Adebayo’s acclaimed Netflix Original Yoruba film Jagun Jagun emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, securing six prestigious awards. The film took home accolades including Best Indigenous Film, Best Actor, Best Production Design, Best Special Effect, Best Costume, and Director of the Year.

The 16th edition of the BON Awards, held on Sunday at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara State, was hosted by Toyin Abraham. Jagun Jagun received a total of 12 nominations, cementing its place as a standout film in the Nollywood industry.

Here’s the full list of winners:

  • Best Cinematography: Adire
  • Best Social Message: Unleashed
  • Director of the Year: Bayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)
  • Best Short Film: Out of Many
  • Best Actress: Wunmi Dada (Unknown Soja)
  • Best Supporting Actor: Keppy Ekpenyong (The Weekend)
  • Best Supporting Actress: Mercy Aigbe (Ada Omo Daddy)
  • Best Actor: Femi Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)
  • Best Editing: Momiwa
  • Best Costume: Jagun Jagun
  • Best Soundtrack: *Oloku Ada
  • Best Sound: Offshoot
  • Best Use of Food: Nwanyi Abacha
  • Best Indigenous Film: Jagun Jagun
  • Best Child Actress: Darasimi Nadi (Unknown Soja)
  • Best Child Actor: Nifemi Lawal
  • Most Promising Actress: Chioma Okafor
  • Most Promising Actor: Ozechi Franklin Izuchuchukwu
  • Best Production Design: Jagun Jagun
  • Best Screenplay: Momiwa
  • Best Kiss: Halima Ganiyu & David Akande (Eti Keta)
  • Best Documentary: Is It Your Money?
  • Best Special Effect: Jagun Jagun

This year’s awards highlight the growing global influence of Nollywood, with Jagun Jagun leading the charge.


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