The 16th edition of the BON Awards took place on Sunday night, November 24, at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara State, with celebrated actress Toyin Abraham hosting the event. Jagun Jagun, which received nominations in 12 categories, clinched awards for Best Indigenous Film, Best Actor, Best Production Design, Best Special Effect, Best Costume, and Director of the Year.

The BON Awards honoured a diverse array of talents, showcasing the richness of Nigeria’s film industry. Here’s the full list of winners:

1. Best Cinematography: Adire
2. Best Social Message: Unleashed
3. Director of the Year: Bayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)
4. Best Short Film: Out of Many
5. Best Actress: Wunmi Dada (Unknown Soja)
6. Best Supporting Actor: Keppy Ekpenyong (The Weekend)
7. Best Supporting Actress: Mercy Aigbe (Ada Omo Daddy)
8. Best Actor: Femi Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)
9. Best Editing: Momiwa
10. Best Costume: Jagun Jagun
11. Best Soundtrack: Oloku Ada
12. Best Sound: Offshoot
13. Best Use of Food: Nwanyi Abacha
14. Best Indigenous Film: Jagun Jagun
15. Best Child Actress: Darasimi Nadi (Unknown Soja)
16. Best Child Actor: Nifemi Lawal
17. Most Promising Actress: Chioma Okafor
18. Most Promising Actor: Ozechi Franklin Izuchuchukwu
19. Best Production Design: Jagun Jagun
20. Best Screenplay: Momiwa
21. Best Kiss: Halima Ganiyu & David Akande (Eti Keta)
22. Best Documentary: Is It Your Money?
23. Best Special Effect: Jagun Jagun

Femi Adebayo’s powerful portrayal in Jagun Jagun earned him the Best Actor award, while the film’s directors, Bayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo, secured the Director of the Year honour.

The sweeping wins solidify Jagun Jagun as a cinematic masterpiece, celebrating Yoruba culture while resonating with a global audience through its Netflix release.

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