Bisina SomtoThe recently concluded Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards for the year 2023 in Osogbo witnessed a gathering of esteemed entertainment stakeholders, coming together to honor outstanding achievements in the industry.
Among the notable winners were Dimeji Ajibola’s “Shanty Town” and Toka Mcbaror’s “Underbelly,” both emerging as the biggest winners of the night.
The prestigious BON awards, covering works from August 2022 to August 2023, recognized various entertainment contributors, celebrating excellence in filmmaking. Notably, “Shanty Town” clinched the coveted Movie of the Year award, securing its place as a standout cinematic achievement.
Dimeji Ajibola, the creative force behind “Shanty Town,” received dual accolades for Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) and Best Actress in a Leading Role (English) for the movie.
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The film also triumphed in additional categories, including Best Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role and Best Use of Make Up.
Toka Mcbaror’s “Underbelly” had a stellar night, walking away with four awards in various categories. The film secured the Director of the Year award, Best Use of Special Effect, Best in Production Design, and the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English).
Here’s the full list of winners at the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards 2023
Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) – Chidi Mokeme (Shanty Town)
Best Actress in a Leading Role (English) – Ini Edo (Shanty Town)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) – Stan Nze (Afamefuna)
Underbelly, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) – Nse Npe Etim (Shanty Town)
Best Actor in a Leading Role (Yoruba) – Mustipha Sholagbade (50/50)
Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) – Debbie Sokoya (Keji)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) – Funsho Adeolu (Asa)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) – Jumoke Odetola (Square One)
Best Child Actor in a Movie (Female) – Princess Kossy Nwogu (The Other One)
Movie with the Best Social Message – Asa
Best Short Film – Agogo
Movie with the Best Special Effect – Underbelly
Best Indigenous Movie – Afamefuna
Best Documentary – Genius in Disguise
Best Soundtrack – Obara’m
Movie with the Best Editing – House of Secrets
Movie with the Best Production Design – Underbelly
Movie with the Best Cinematography – Herdsmen
Most Promising Actor of the Year – Smart Conrad (Underbelly)
Most Promising Actress of the Year – Chinelo Enemchukwu (Ifedichie)
Director of the Year – Toka Mcbaror (Underbelly)
Movie of the Year – Shanty Town
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