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Nigeria’s longest-running film industry awards, Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards has officially unveiled the nominee list for the 2022 edition of the awards, which is scheduled to hold in Owerri, Imo State come December 3, with the Imo State Governor, H.E Gov Hope Uzodinma as host.
The nominees unveiling event, which took place in Opebi, Lagos on Monday, October 31, had personalities like Hon. (Mrs) Mojisola Meranda, the Lagos State House of Assembly Chief Whip; former Lagos Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Steve Ayorinde; and multi-award-winning actor, comedian, and media personality, Gbenga Adeyinka.
Leading on the nominees’ list, which was unveiled by Hon Meranda, was Jadesola Osiberu’s ‘Ayinla’. The film led with 10 nominations in 30 different categories available including ‘Best Actor in a Lead Role’, Lateef Adedimeji – Ayinla; ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’, Omowunmi Dada – Ayinla; ‘Best Use of Nigeria Food’ – Ayinla; ‘Best Costume’, Adeyemi Adedamola – Ayinla; ‘Director of the Year’, Tunde Kelani – Ayinla; and ‘Movie of the Year’ – Ayinla.
While congratulating the nominees, Hon. Meranda shared her excitement at being called for the unveiling of the prestigious, travelling film industry award.
Others with multiple nominations include movies like, ‘Breaded Life’, Almajiri, Amina, Ile Owo and more.
Interestingly, in the ‘Best Kiss Category’, popular Nollywood act Abayomi Alvin scored two nominations in ‘Ben from Downstairs’ and Ejiro’s Lust.
As a plus and step up from previous editions, this year’s edition introduced the ‘Best Use of Nigerian Food’ category, and films like ‘Ayinla, Alaise’, ‘Ile Owo’, and ‘Leg Over’ got nominations.
Most notable is the fact that newer and younger stars are featured in this year’s nominees’ list than ever before, an indication of a constantly growing industry that is creating opportunities for newer talents.
Speaking at the event, the head of the 2022 BON Jury, Francis Onwochei, who was represented by another member of the jury, Mrs Kemi Olaoye stated that the nominees were culled from a total number of 80 film entries. He added that the filmmakers have consistently put Nigeria forward in the committee of creatives across the continent judging by the quality of entries received.
“Awards are statements of recognition and accomplishments in every professional endeavour. It encourages and inspires better productivity and a more focused desire for creative excellence. Our jury received many entries from across Nigeria from May 15 to August 31, both in English and major indigenous languages, and these are our nominees,” he noted.
While answering questions posed by members of the media, founder of the Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi stated that one of the reasons this year is particularly special is that the Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State is extremely excited to be the host for the year. “From the point he agreed to host the awards till now, huge progress has been made. He stated that he wanted us to do something different and that was well done. The venue that we also chose for the ceremony is also under renovation and is 80 percent done. These are the exciting things that Governor Uzodinma is putting in place to receive Nollywood stars.”
On the security challenges in the country, Oloketuyi stated that Owerri is a hub of activities, and the security situation is particularly stable. He further shared personal experiences of his visits to Owerri and assured that security was not a cause for concern. “Also, we have been doing this for 14 years, and I believe that we are better at it,” he stated.
First held in 2009, this year’s edition is sponsored by Omo, Amstel Malta, and Angostura, a liquor brand that has promised to dazzle at the after party and others.
Below is the full Nominees list
Full List:
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (ENGLISH)
Ken Eric – DADDY ‘S LOVE
Timini Egbuson – BREADED LIFE
Sam Dede – GONE
Alex Ekubo – ALMAJIRI
RMD – COLD
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (ENGLISH)
Bimbo Ademoye – BREADED LIFE
Rita Dominic – THE THERAPIST
Lucy Ameh – AMINA
Dakore Egbuson – ONE TOO MANY
Stella Damasus – GONE
Munachi Abi – OBSESSION
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (ENGLISH)
Sambasa Nzeribe – REBIRTH
Segun Arinze – ALMAJIRI
Alli Nuhu – AMINA
Yemi Blaq – SHADOW PARTIES
Gabriel Afolayan – GONE
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (ENGLISH)
Kehinde Bankole – REBIRTH
Omowunmi Dada- ONE TOO MANY
Erica Nweledim – DEVIL IN AGBADA
Michelle Dede – THE THERAPIST
Bolaji Ogunmola – A SIMPLE LIE
Mercy Aigbe – OBSESSION
BEST ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE (YORUBA)
Lateef Adedimeji – AYINLA
Muyiwa Ademola – GBARADA
Lanre Adediwura- GOD OF THUNDER
Niyi Johnson – BRIDGE
Jide Awobona – AYE AKAMARA
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORT ROLE (YORUBA)
Debo Adebowale – AYINLA
Lanre Adediwura – KINGIE
Niyi Johnson – PERFECT MURDER
Olaide Almaroof – AYE AKAMARA
Ibrahim Yekini – IRENIMOYAN
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (YORUBA)
Omowunmi Dada – AYINLA
Wunmi Toriola – MOYATO
Laide Adeyiga – KINGIE
Folusho Akinbola – PEREGUN
Bukola Awoyemi – ASOGBA
BEST IGBO FILM
ECHEZONA
UHURUCHI
NNEKA
WEATHER FOR TWO
BEST CHILD ACTOR
Sadeeq Goni – ALMAJIRI
Kamsi Igwe Collins – ECHEZONA
Oluwanifemi Lawal- SPECIAL FRIENDS
BEST CHILD ACTRESS
Pamilerin Ayodeji – DARK CLOUDS
Maryam Waziri Salihu – ALMAJIRI
Dominion Eric – TABGLED
Fisayomi Amodemaja- JAGBAJANTIS
Ogunjiofor Genevieve- AMINA
BEST SOCIAL MESSAGE
SHADOW PARTIES
ONE TOO MANY
ALMAJIRI
ECHEZONA
COLD
SHORT FILM
MAY 27TH
ACCUSED
KOHR ORIGINS KIITAN
HEAL
WASTED
IYAYI
BEST SCREENPLAY
BREADED LIFE – Biodun Stephen
ONE TOO MANY- Ginika Ozioko, Jenine Okafor
BEN FROM DOWNSTAIRS – Anita Anwunah, Uju Obi, Patrick Nnamani
ANIKE AMI – Anike Ami
ALMAJIRI – Smart Conrad, Micheal Truth Ogunlade
SPECIAL EFFECT
COLD – Caper
ILE OWO – Feyzoi makeup artistry
SHADOW PARTIES- Tunde Onu
GOD OF THUNDER – Kafayat Sobakin
ANIKE AMI – Kafaya Borokini
BEST USE OF NIGERIAN FOOD
AYINLA
ALAISE
ILE OWO
LEG OVER
BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE (Yoruba)
Anike Ami Olaniyi – ANIKE AMI
Yewande Adekoya – PEREGUN
Toke Jamiu – PERFECT MURDER
Mimisola Daniel – GOD OF THUNDER
Omoyemi Opoosun- OPOOSUN
COSTUME
AMINA – Millicent Jack
PEREGUN – Monisola Are
GBARADA – Toyin K Ademola
GOD OF THUNDER- Lola Awe, Esther Olusola
AYINLA- Adeyemi Adedamola
OBSESSION – Lolo Longe Nwagu
MAKE UP
ILE OWO – Feyzoi Makeup Artistry, Adetutu Omolabake, Ifeoluwa Johnson
AMINA – Terteen Fatman Coy (Dagogo Diminas and Gabriel Okorie)
PEREGUN – Adewunmi Fatai
ISEJU META AYE – Lola Abdullahi
OPO OSUN – Evans Thomas
OBSESSION – Aderoju Aliu
BEST SOUND
AMINA- Upepo and Karl Force
AYINLA- Sound Editor – Micheal Ogunlade Truth, Sound Engineer – Pius Fatoke, Sound recordist – Habeeb Adebayo
THERAPIST – Adeniyi Damilola
ECHEZONA- Ogbonaya Fidelis
OBSESSION – Seun Oluwasegun
BEST SOUNDTRACK
DARK CLOUDS – Suraj Kazeem
THREE SIDES – Sire Multimedia, Yeshuwah, Dedayo Daniel
AMINA – Upepo and Carl Force
KINGIE – Indo
EDITING
COLD – Chikezie Prince Ukaegbu
AYINLA – Joshua Cassidy
ONE TOO MANY- Kayode Kasum and Adio Sholanke
ILE OWO- Adio Sholanke
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
ALMAJIRI – Toka McBaror
AMINA – Olatunji Afolayan
COLD – Isaiah Nta
SOOLE – Babatunde Oluwafemi
SHADOW PARTIES – Joseph Adeosun
CINEMAMATOGRAPHY
ALMAJIRI – Toka McBaror
AYINLA – Lukman Abdulrahman
A SIMPLE LIE – Biola Ladipo
REBIRTH – Lukman AbdulRahman, Sanjo Adegoke.
ILE OWO – CS Ifeme
BEST KISS
Abayomi Alvin/ Juliet Njemanze – BEN FROM DOWNSTAIRS
Niyi Johnson/ Mimisola Daniel – BRIDGE
Jasper Ebuka/ Okezie Deborah – ECHEZONA
Abayomi Alvin/ Asuama Inyang – EJIRO ‘S LUST
Timini Egbuson/ Bimbo Ademoye – BREADED LIFE
MOST PROMISING ACTOR
Abayomi Alvin – BEN FROM DOWNSTAIRS
Jasper Ebuka – ECHEZONA
Akinola Akano – FLATUS
Soledayo Adegbite – SANGO
Chimezie Imo – ONE TOO MANY
MOST PROMISING ACTRESS
Efe Irele – DEVIL IN AGBADA
Toke Jamiu – PERFECT MURDER
Asabe Madaki – ALMAJIRI
Oyindamola Sanni – ONE ENEMY
REVELATION OF THE YEAR (Male)
Lanre Adediwura – GOD OF THUNDER
Busari Samuel – KINGIE
David Akande – ALAISE
REVELATION OF THE YEAR (Female)
Immaculata Oko Kasum – ILE OWO
Adeola Olushola – KNOWLEDGE
Juliet Njemanze – BEN FROM DOWNSTAIRS
Kindness Ezeugwu – ECHEZONA
Oyindamola Sanni – ONE ENEMY
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Biodun Stephen – BREADED LIFE
Toka McBaror – ALMAJIRI
Izu Ojukwu – AMINA
Tunde Kelani – AYINLA
Kayode Kasum- ONE TOO MANY
Edgard Leroy- ALAISE
MOVIE OF THE YEAR
BREADED LIFE
ALMAJIRI
AYINLA
ALAISE
AMINA
Trail Blazers – Female
Damilola Oni
Juliet Jatto
Shine Rosman
Larrisa Larry
Genoveva Umeh
Trail Blazers – Male
Kiki Bakare
Demola Yusuf
Samuel Ajirebi
Daniel Abua
Justin Ubong Abasi
