Chinenye Nworah’s film, ‘Shanty Town,’ dominates the nominations for the 2023 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, securing fifteen out of twenty-nine categories.
The crime thriller, crafted by Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah, leads the pack, while Chloe Coko’s ‘Herdsmen’ and Tunde Aina’s ‘Underbelly’ follow closely with eleven nominations each.
The BON Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in the Nigerian film industry, is scheduled for December 22 this year, with the host state yet to be disclosed.
Here is a glimpse of some of the nominated categories:
- Best Child Actor (Female)
- Best Social Message
- Best Short Film
- Documentary
- Special Effect
- Soundtrack
- Sound
- Best Use of Costume
- Screenplay
- Use of Food
- Best Kiss
- Best Use of Makeup
- Editing
- Production Design
- Cinematography
- Most Promising Actor
- Most Promising Actress
- Best Indigenous Film
- Igbo Film
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Yoruba)
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba)
- Best Actor in a Yoruba Movie
- Best Actress in a Yoruba Movie
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English)
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English)
- Best Actress in an English Movie
- Best Actor in an English Movie
- Director of the Year
- Movie of the Year
