“Jagun Jagun,” “Adire,” and “The Weekend” Dominate Nominations at 2024 Best of Nollywood Awards – Full List Inside

The 2024 Best of Nollywood Awards have announced their list of nominees, recognizing films and performances that have made a significant impact on the Nigerian film industry. Among the top contenders are audience favorites such as “Jagun Jagun,” “Adire,” and “The Weekend,” representing Nollywood’s finest storytelling and filmmaking this year. 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
Best Director
Best Documentary
Best Special Effect
Best Use of Makeup
Best Screenplay
Best Production Design
Best Child Actress
Best Indigenous
Best Use of Food
Best Soundtrack
Best Sound
Best Costume
Best Editing
Best Supporting Actress
Best Social Message
Best Supporting Actor
Best Actor
Most Promising Actress
Most Promising Actor
Best Kiss
Best Child Actor

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