The 2024 Best of Nollywood Awards has officially revealed its list of nominees, recognizing films and performances that have left a significant mark on the Nigerian film industry. Among the top contenders are audience favourites such as “Jagun Jagun,” “Adire,” and “The Weekend“, each representing Nollywood’s finest storytelling and filmmaking this year.
Leading the nominations is the Yoruba historical epic “Jagun Jagun,” directed by Tope Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani. The Netflix film, which premiered in 2023, secured a staggering twelve nominations.
Close behind is “Adire,” a 2023 drama that has earned four nominations, including Best Actress for Nollywood star Kehinde Bankole. The film’s engaging plot and standout acting have made it a fan favourite.
Rounding out the list of top nominees is “The Weekend,” a psychological thriller directed by Daniel Oriahi. After debuting at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, the film continues to garner attention, earning a nomination for Best Director for Daniel Oriahi.
The Best of Nollywood Awards will take place in Kwara State on November 24, 2024, with renowned actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi set to host the event.
See the full list of nominees below.
Best Short Film
“Out of Many”
“Bush Baby”
“Cry Me Awake”
“Brukaci”
Best Actress
Uche Mac-Auley: “My Name is Misan”
Bukunmi Oluwashina: “Jagun Jagun”
Omowunmi Dada: “Ada Omo Daddy”
Omowunmi Dada: “Unknown Soja”
Kehinde Bankole: “Adire”
Uzoamaka Anunoh: “The Weekend”
Jessica Blessing Nze: “Momiwa”
Best Cinematography
Director Of The Year
Odunlade Adekola: “Orisa”
Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo: “Jagun Jagun”
Adebayo Tijani & Akay Mason: “Ada Omo Daddy”
Kayode Kasum: “Ajosepo”
Daniel Emeke Oriahi: “The Weekend”
Best Documentary
“Is it Your Money?”
“Nightlife in Lasgidi”
“Where is Chijoke?”
“Senegal: A Legend is Born”
Best Special Effect
“Jagun Jagun”
“Offshoot”
“Akudaaya (The Wrath)”
“Unknown Soja”
“Orisa”
Best Use of Makeup
Best Screenplay
“Momiwa”
“My Name is Misan”
“Life in a Day”
“White and Black”
“Damage Done”
Best Production Design
“Jagun Jagun”
“Something Like Gold”
“Orisa”
“The Weekend”
“Adire”
Best Child Actress
Rahana Kukoyi Jimoh: “Oloku Ada”
Darasimi Nadi: “Unknown Soja”
Darasimi Nadi: “Ajosepo”
Jasmine Olarotimi: “My Name is Misan”
Best Indigenous
“Akudaaya (The Wrath)”
“Etiketa”
“Orisa”
“Jagun Jagun”
Best Use of Food
“Son of Iron”
“Ada Omo Daddy”
“Etiketa”
“Nwanyi Abacha”
“Orisa”
Best Soundtrack
“Jagun Jagun”
“Orisa”
“The Beads”
“Etiketa”
“Out of Many”
“Oloku Ada”
Best Sound
“Offshoot”
“Ada Omo Daddy”
“Jagun Jagun”
“The Beads”
Best Costume
“Jagun Jagun”
“Orisa”
“Ada Omo Daddy”
“Adire”
“Offshoot”
Best Editing
“What About Us?”
“Ada Omo Daddy”
“Damage Zone”
“Momiwa”
“Orisa”
“Small Talk”
Best Supporting Actress
Mercy Aigbe Adeoti: “Ada Omo Daddy”
Meg Otanwa: “The Weekend”
Binta Ayo Mogaji: “Unknown Soja”
Gloria Anozie-Young: “The Weekend”
Shaffy Bello: “Orisa”
Best Social Message
“Singleness is Bliss”
“Etiketa”
“L.I.F.E”
“Small Talk”
“Ada Omo Daddy”
“Unleashed”
Best Supporting Actor
Keppy Ekpenyoung: “The Weekend”
Eso Dike: “Damage Done”
Adedimeji Lateef: “Jagun Jagun”
Roxy Antak: “Unknown Soja”
Best Actor
Bimbo Manuel: “My Name is Misan”
Odunlade Adekola: “Orisa”
Femi Adebayo: “Jagun Jagun”
Jide ‘J Blaze’ Oyegbile: “Damage Done”
Deyemi Okanlawon: “Unknown Soja”
Debo ‘Mr Macaroni’ Adedayo: “Small Talk”
Most Promising Actress
Halimah Ganiyu; “Etiketa”
Chioma Okafor: “Life in a Day”
Fisayo Ajisola-Borokinni: “Singleness is Bliss”
Folu Storms: “What About Us?”
Tomike Adeoye: “Ajosepo“
Most Promising Actor
Kalu-Anaga Emmanuel Eme: “Ajosepo”
Ozechi Franklyn Izuchukwu: “Nwanyi Abacha”
Best Kiss
Jide ‘J Blaze’ Oyegbile & Tomi Ojo: “Damage Done”
Halimah Ganiyu & David Akande: “Etiketa”
Kelechi Udegbe & Kehinde Bankole: “Offshoot”
Omowunmi Dada & Tayo Faniran: “Ada Omo Daddy”
Best Child Actor
Lawal Oluwanifemi: “Son of Iron”
Michael Akpujiwa: “Momiwa”
