The awards celebrate top Nollywood films, recognizing their impact and honoring the talents behind them.
“Jagun Jagun,” “Adire,” and “The Weekend” Earn Multiple Nominations at Best of Nollywood Awards”
BY Alo Folakemi
October 21, 2024
5:40 pm
The Best of Nollywood Awards has unveiled its 2024 nominees, celebrating the films that captivated audiences and the talents that brought them to life.
With fan favorites like “Jagun Jagun”, “Adire”, and “The Weekend” securing top nominations, the award show appears to be a reflection of the best in Nollywood this year.
“Jagun Jagun”, the Yoruba epic directed by Tope Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani, premiered on Netflix in 2023 and gained widespread acclaim for its historical storytelling and stellar casting. The film leads the pack with twelve nominations, showcasing its continued impact on the industry.
“Adire”, a 2023 drama, follows closely with four nominations, including a nod for Nollywood star Kehinde Bankole, who is up for Best Actress. The film has been praised for its compelling narrative and strong performances.
Meanwhile, Daniel Oriahi’s psychological thriller “The Weekend”, which debuted at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, continues its awards momentum with a nomination for Oriahi in the Best Director category. The film’s intense storyline and dynamic direction have made it a standout this season.
The Best of Nollywood Awards is set to take place in Kwara State on Nov. 24, 2024, with actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi as the host of the ceremony.

The full list of nominees is now available for viewing.
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
“Jagun Jagun”
“Something Like Gold”
“Adire”
“Ada Omo Daddy”
“Orisa”
“The Weekend”
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
“Jagun Jagun”
“Orisa”
“Brukaci”
“What Happened at St James”
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”
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”
Most Promising Actor
Kalu-Anaga Emmanuel Eme: “Ajosepo”
Ozechi Franklyn Izuchukwu: “Nwanyi Abacha”