FEMI ADEBAYO’S JAGUN JAGUN SWEEPS 6 TROPHIES AT 2024 BON AWARDS

The 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards became a coronation for Femi Adebayo’s cinematic masterpiece, Jagun Jagun.

 The Netflix-backed Yoruba epic stole the spotlight at the 16th edition of the prestigious awards, held Sunday night at the Sugar Factory Film Studios, Ilorin, Kwara.

Hosted by Nollywood heavyweight Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, the evening had moments with stars, but it was Jagun Jagun who held the flaming torch. The film bagged six trophies, including “Best Actor,” “Best Indigenous Film,” and “Best Special Effects.”

Emerging as a fan favorite since its August 2023 release, Jagun Jagun walks into the life of a revered warlord whose iron grip on power begins to dawn when a young warrior disrupts his domain. It secured nominations in 12 categories.

Other notable wins came from Momiwa, which claimed “Best Editing” and “Best Screenplay.”

Here’s the full rundown of the 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

Best Child Actor: Nifemi Lawal

Best Child Actress: Darasimi Nadi (Unknown Soja)

Most Promising Actor: Ozechi Franklin Izuchuchukwu

Most Promising Actress: Chioma Okafor

Best Production Design: Jagun Jagun

Best Screenplay: Momiwa

Best Use of Food: Orisa

Best Kiss: Halima Ganiyu & David Akande (Eti Keta)

Best Special Effects: Jagun Jagun

Best Documentary: Is It Your Money?

For Femi Adebayo, this triumph is more than accolades; it’s a cultural moment. The costumes, gripping production design, and electric performances have placed Jagun Jagun into Nollywood history as a definitive epic.

Meanwhile, Momiwa and Unknown Soja proved there’s no shortage of rising talent ready to shake the industry’s core.

The BON Awards reminded us why Nollywood remains a powerhouse of storytelling!