Femi Adebayo’s epic movie Jagun Jagun shone brightly at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, taking home six awards.
The 16th edition of the BON Awards was held on Sunday night at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara State. The event was hosted by popular actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi.
Jagun Jagun dominated the night, winning in categories like “Best Actor,” “Best Costume,” “Best Indigenous Film,” “Best Production Design,” and “Best Special Effect.”
Another big winner was the film Momiwa, which won awards for “Best Editing” and “Best Screenplay.”
The Netflix Yoruba film Jagun Jagun, released in August 2023, tells the story of a powerful warlord whose authority is threatened by the arrival of a young warrior. The movie was nominated in 12 categories.
Below is the full list of winners:
Best Cinematography: Adire
Director of the Year: Bayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)
Best Social Message: Unleashed
Best Short Film: Out of Many
Best Actor: Femi Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)
Best Actress: Wunmi Dada (Unknown Soja)
Best Supporting Actress: Mercy Aigbe (Ada Omo Daddy)
Best Supporting Actor: Keppy Ekpenyong (The Weekend)
Best Editing: Momiwa
Best Costume: Jagun Jagun
Best Sound: Offshoot
Best Soundtrack: Oloku Ada
Best Use of Food: Nwanyi Abacha
Best Indigenous Film: Jagun Jagun
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