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FULL LIST: ‘Shanty Town’, ‘Herdsmen’, ‘Underbelly’ top BON Awards nomination
Best of Nollywood Awards has officially released nominations lists and categories for the 2023 Nollywood award ceremony. Stylised as BON Awards, the annual film event honors outstanding achievements in the Nigerian movie industry.
In the just-released nominee list, Shanty Town, Herdsmen, and Underbelly dominate the line-up of various categories.
Shanty Town, a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller created by Xavier Ighorodje, Chichi Nworah and produced by Chinenye Nworah, bagged 15 of the total 29 categories of the BON Awards.
The six-part series released to Netflix on 20 January 2023 featured series stars Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Sola Sobowale, Nancy Isime, Shaffy Bello, Ali
Nuhu and a host of other actors brought their A-game to make the series one of the most wattheir and talked-about in the year under review.
Also leading with 11 nominations is ‘Herdsmen‘ produced by Chloe Coko and directed by Toka Mcbaror. The movie which was shot in Kaduna is based on mix fiction and first-hand experience, takes a look at the herdsmen-farmer crisis in Nigeria.
The movie which boast of stars like Efe Irele, Ali Nuhu, Nura M.C Khan, Colins Baror, Chuks Chyke, Broda Shaggy, Perry, Ime Bishop Umoh and others as it talks about the the misconception about herders and how evil people have used the good name ‘Herdsmen’ to perpetrate crimes.
Nonetheless, ‘Underbelly’ also takes the stage with 11 nominations. The movie is produced by Tunde Aina. The movie is a thrilling and suspenseful epic that explores the themes of love, betrayal, and survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
‘Underbelly’ is the story of two friends who travel from the western part of Nigeria to the north in a pursuit of greener pastures. Things fall apart when one of them falls in love with the wrong woman.
BON Awards which was first held in December 2009, in Ikeja, Lagos State has continued to be a creative strata for the Nigerian movie industry. Every edition of the award ceremony is usually hosted by different states in Nigeria including Ogun, Oyo, Kogi, Kano, Ekiti, Delta, Abia amnig others. The host state for the 2023 edition will be unveiled soon.
This year’s edition of the annual award ceremony will hold on December 22. A full compilation of the award ceremony is listed below.
BEST CHILD ACTOR (FEMALE)
Nominees
Princess Kosi (The Other one)
Angel (Here Love Lies)
Fisayomi Amodemaja (Keji)
Darasimi Nadi (Obara’m)
BEST SOCIAL MESSAGE
Nominees
Black Harvest
Asa
Sister
Herdsmen
SHANTY Town
BEST SHORT FILM
Nominees
Za
Agogo
A Playboy’s nightmare
She was not at war, I was
Tales of the browbeaten
DOCUMENTARY
Genius in Disguise
SPECIAL EFFECT
Nominees
Underbelly
Herdsmen
Shanty Town
Ite
Inadvertence
SOUND TRACK
Nominees
Obara’m
The other one
Underbelly
Herdsmen
Inadvertence
SOUND
Nominees
Shanty Town
Here Love Lies
House of Secrets
Herdsmen
Obara’m
BEST USE OF COSTUME
Nominees
Dice
Herdsmen
Underbelly
Ite
Shanty Town
SCREENPLAY
Nominees
Afamefuna
Asa
50/50
Here love lies
The other one
USE OF FOOD
Nominees
Ifedichie
Time Travel
Inadvertence
Here Love Lies
50/50
BEST KISS
Nominees
Kiki Bakare/Mimisola Daniels (Egun)
Efe Irele/Shawn Faqua (House of Secrets)
Olu Adebamowo/Kiitan Bukola (Square One
BEST USE OF MAKE UP
Nominees
SOJ
Shanty Town
Underbelly
Herdsmen
EDITING
Nominees
House of Secrets
Shanty Town
Black Harvest
The other one
Keji
PRODUCTION DESIGN
Nominees
Underbelly
Herdsmen
Black Harvest
House of Secrets
Shanty Town
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Nominees
House of Secrets
Shanty Town
Ite
Herdsmen
Underbelly
MOST PROMISING ACTOR
Nominees
Smart Conrad (Underbelly)
Nura Mc Khan (Herdsmen)
Olu Adebamowo (Square one)
Olaiya Temitope (Inadvertence)
MOST PROMISING ACTRESS
Nominees
Tierny Olalere (Inadvertence)
Chinelo Enemchukwu (Ifedichie)
50/50 (Funke Tanimola)
Olusola Adeola (Time Travel)
BEST INDIGENOUS
Nominees
Afamefuna
Obara’m
Ifedichie
Underbelly
Herdsmen
IGBO FILM
IFEDICHIE
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (YORUBA)
Nominees
Ibrahim Yekini (SOJ)
Jide Awobona (Square one)
Funsho Adeolu (Asa)
Olaitan Jewola (Alebu Ara)
Muyiwa Ademola (Time Travel)
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (YORUBA)
Nominees
Kiitan Bukola (Egun)
Habiba Jinad (Alebu Ara)
Damipe Adekola (Ite)
Jumoke Odetola (Square One)
Regina Chukwu (Adaba)
BEST ACTOR IN A YORUBA MOVIE.
Nominees
Rotimi Salami (Adaba)
Ibrahim Yekini (Igboro)
Kiki Bakare (Egun)
Niyi Johnson (Time Travel)
Mustipha Solagbade (50/50)
BEST ACTRESS IN A YORUBA MOVIE
Nominees
Mercy Aigbe (Romola Alakara)
Damilola Oni (Ite)
Anike Ami (Igboro)
Mimisola Daniels (Egun)
Debbie Sokoya (Keji)
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ENGLISH
Nominees
Stan Nze (Underbelly)
Ali Nuhu (Herdsmen)
Zubby Michael (SHANTY Town)
Kalu Ikeagu (The Other one)
Femi Jacob (House of Secrets)
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE ENGLISH
Nominees
Princess Nwokoye (Strained)
Omowunmi Dada (Here Love Lies)
Jasmine Naza Onyia (Ifedichie)
Nse Npe Etim (SHANTY Town)
Lillian Amah (The Other One)
BEST ACTRESS IN AN ENGLISH MOVIE
Nominees
Tracy George (Strained)
Lucy Ameh (The Other One)
Ini Edo (SHANTY Town)
Najite Dede (House of Secrets)
Chinelo Enemchukwu (Ifedichie)
BEST ACTOR IN AN ENGLISH MOVIE
Nominees
Chidi Mokeme (SHANTY Town)
Kelechi Udegbe (The Other One)
Tim Shelburne (Here Love Lies)
Shawn Faqua (House of Secrets)
Smart Conrad (Underbelly)
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Nominees
Biodun Stephen (Sista)
Dimeji Ajibola (Shanty Town)
Tope Oshin (Here Love lies)
Toka Mcbaror (Herdsmen)
Kayode Kasum (Obara’m)
MOVIE OF THE YEAR
Nominees
Shanty Town
Underbelly
Here Love lies
Herdsmen
Black Harvest
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has revealed that his wife was aware of his romantic relationships with some actresses in the industry and treated them cordially.
The actor made the disclosure in an interview on the Africanalist Podcast, where he spoke about his personal life and marriage.
Quadri said some of the actresses he dated eventually became friends with his wife, Sadiat Adenike Quadri. According to him, the women would sometimes approach her and share gossip about his relationships with other female colleagues, even though they themselves were involved with him.
“It got to a stage, I won’t mention the ladies’ names in the industry. They would become friends with my wife and start giving gossip to my wife that I am dating so so so in the industry,” he said.
He added that jealousy sometimes arose among the women. Some of those he was dating reportedly went to his home out of jealousy, only to find that his wife already knew about the relationships.
“And there were some of them that we were dating who went home out of jealousy. Meanwhile, my wife would say she was aware already and she doesn’t fight them because of that,” Quadri said.
The actor further disclosed that some actresses occasionally spent the night at his house when movie productions ended late. He said his wife knew about the relationships and still provided food and care for them.
“Sometimes when production ends late, they would sleep in my house. And my wife is aware I am dating them, she would still feed them and everything,” he stated.
Quadri has been married to Sadiat since 1989. The couple have children and grandchildren.
Actress and filmmaker Fisayomi Amodemaja, popularly known as Fisayo Abebi, has urged young actors to build strong personal brands and rely on their talent rather than fame or social media visibility for a sustainable career in Nollywood.
Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, Abebi, who began acting as a child before moving into filmmaking and production, said having a distinct identity was essential for anyone seeking longevity in the industry.
“As an actor, you should have a brand. You should have something that makes you different. Your talent should be able to speak for you wherever your name cannot speak for you,” she said.
She also stressed the need for dedication and readiness to handle the demands of the profession.
“Any young actor coming into the industry has to know that it is time-consuming, and you have to be fully ready to be diligent and ready for the stress,” Abebi added.
The actress reflected on her own experiences, noting that growing up in the spotlight came with pressure, particularly from being recognised for a character she played as a child.
She credited her family and friends with helping her navigate the attention and remain grounded. Her mother, she said, played a key role by helping her understand that she was separate from the character audiences associated her with.
Abebi also spoke about the challenges of combining her acting career with university education, describing it as stressful at times.
“Sometimes I might have to refund or sometimes I might have to go to the set after finishing my exam. So, that can be very stressful,” she said.
She noted that her journey in the industry had taught her to take risks and build confidence in herself.
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed that she spent several months struggling with severe pain and mobility challenges that left her dependent on a wheelchair.
The actress shared the details in a video posted on her Instagram page on Saturday as she marked her 25th birthday, which she described as her “Silver Jubilee.”
Appearing in a wheelchair, Daniels explained that her prolonged absence from social media was due to the health difficulties.
“I know many of you may be surprised seeing me in a wheelchair. Well, welcome to another chapter of my life,” she said.
She stated that the problem began as a minor issue but gradually became more serious, eventually limiting her freedom to move around as she pleased.
“For several months now, I lost my freedom to move around as I please. It started as something minor, very minor, but eventually led to this,” Daniels said.
According to her, the condition took a major turn after the last public gathering she hosted, a Children’s Day carnival. She said she underwent repeated medical tests during the period and joked that she had started calling herself a “lab rat.”
“The pain became excruciating. Sometimes I find myself walking well, and sometimes I just can’t move. I cried,” she added.
Despite the challenges, the actress said there had been significant developments in her recovery, which encouraged her to share the update publicly.
“Well, me sitting here today, in front of this camera, sharing this with y’all, it’s because there’s been some really significant developments in my recovery. And I say, thank you, Lord,” she said.
Daniels did not disclose a specific diagnosis or the nature of the treatment she is receiving. She expressed gratitude to God and prayed for calm as she entered a new phase of her life.
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