Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun Dominates 2024 BON Awards with Six Wins [See Full List]

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Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has added another feather to his cap as his Netflix Original Yoruba epic, Jagun Jagun, emerged a big winner at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.

The critically acclaimed film took home six major awards during the star-studded event held on Sunday night at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Award Wins for Jagun Jagun

The film, celebrated for its stunning visuals and powerful storytelling, won in the following categories:

• Best Indigenous Film
• Best Actor
• Best Production Design
• Best Special Effect
• Best Costume
• Director of the Year

A Night to Remember

The 16th edition of the BON Awards, hosted by Nollywood star Toyin Abraham, showcased the best of Nigerian cinema. Jagun Jagun, which was nominated in 12 categories, solidified its place as one of the most impactful Yoruba films of recent times.

Speaking about the wins, Adebayo expressed his gratitude to the cast, crew, and fans for their unwavering support. The actor also credited the success of Jagun Jagun to its authentic depiction of Yoruba culture and its high production values.

Global Recognition for Nigerian Films

Jagun Jagun has been lauded internationally since its release on Netflix, highlighting the growing global appeal of Nigerian indigenous films. With its BON Awards triumph, the film further cements its legacy as a benchmark for excellence in Nollywood.

See the full list of winners below:

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

Congratulations to Femi Adebayo and the team behind Jagun Jagun! Have you watched the film yet? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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