Winners at the Best of Nollywood Awards 2019

The Best of Nollywood Awards 2019 (BON) held its 11 Edition in Kano State at the Coronation hall, Kano State Government House, on the 14th of December 2019. The Chief host of the event was the  Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the event was hosted by Ace Comedian and Compare, Gbenga Adeyinka and Kannywood Star Actress, Maryam Booth.
Congratulations to all the winners and the nominees too.

Below are the List of Winners:

• Movie of the year - GOLD STATUE
• Director of the year - TADE OGIDAN
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (English) - GABRIEL AFOLAYAN - Gold Statue
• Best Actress in a Leading Role (English) - TAMARA ETEIMO - Thick Skinned 
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) - DEYEMI OKANLAWON - Levi
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) -  EBELE OKARO - Blackrose
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (Yoruba) - IBRAHIM YEKENI - The Return of Kesari
• Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) - ADEBIMPE OYEBADE - 0707
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) - LATEEF ADEDIMEJI - Adebimpe Omooba
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) - REGINA CHUKWU - 0707
• Best Actor in a Leading Role (Hausa) - ABBA ELMUSTAPHA - Hauwa Kulu
• Best Actress in a Leading Role (Hausa) - HADIZA GABON and HASSANA MUHAMMAD - Hauwa Kulu
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Hausa) - JAMIU SANI AWAYMAN  - Kar Ki Manta Da Ni
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Hausa) - HASSANA MUHAMMAD  - Nawwarra
• Best Child Actor - EMEKA NWEKE - Thick Skinned
• Best Child Actress - MARIAM KAYODE - Coffin Salesman
• Best Social Message - UNBREAKABLE 
• Best Short Film - #THEFOURTHSIDE
• Best Documentary - '76: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
• Best Special Effect - BROKEN BLOOD
• Movie with Best Screenplay - MAJELE
• Best use of Nigerian Food in a Movie - BLACKROSE
• Best use of Costume in a Movie - MAJELE
• Best use of Make-up in a Movie - GOLD STATUE
• Movie with Best Sound Track - RETURN OF KESARI
• Movie with Best Editing - DIAMONDS IN THE SKY
• Best Kiss in a Movie - NANCY ISIME / IK OGBONNA - Jofran
• Most Promising Actor of the year - DANIEL OSARUMWENSE - Dear Bayo
• Most Proming Actress of the Year - ATES BROWN - #THEFOURTHSIDE 
• Revelation of the Year (Male) - JOSEPH MOMODU
• Revelation of the year (Female) - EFE IRELE
• Lifetime achievement Award - ABUBAKAR SADIQ DABA

AY releases the Official Trailer for 'Merry Men' 2

Nigerian Comedian, Actor and Filmmaker, AY releases the official trailer for the Sequel of Merry Men set to hit cinemas nationwide from the 20th of December 2019.
Directed by Moses 'Sneeze' Inwang, the movie stars AY, Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, Falz, Iretiola Doyle, Ufuoma McDermott, Damilola Adegbite, Regina Daniels, Linda Osifo, Alex Unusual, Williams Uchemba and Rosy Meurer.
Watch the Trailer below:

Zuma Film Festival 2019, Film Screening Schedule

The Zuma Film Festival 2019 kicks off today in Abuja, Nigeria. The Film festival is going to run for a week from today, Sunday 1st to 7th of December 2019. It has a long line up of movie screenings, talent workshops, master Classes for Film Professionals, Networking and Industry Sessions, e.t.c.
The expected distinguished personalities includes; Hon. Sima Nkuruma, Wagskol Adriano Arie, Haruna Seidusoale, Kunle Afolayan, Madu Chikwendu, Victor Okhai, e.t.c.
It promises to be enlightening, educative and fun.
Below are the Film Screening Schedule.

ZUMA 2019 Film Festival Kicks off in Abuja

All is now set for the kick off of the Nigerian Film Corporation Annual Film Festival, the Zuma Film Festival. The event is scheduled to hold from Sunday the 1st to 7th of December 2019 in Abuja, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory at the Jabi Lake Mall and NAF Conference Centre, Abuja.
The theme for 2019 Festival is " CONTENT CONNECTIVITY: EVERY VIEW, EVERYWHERE!
The opening ceremony begins with registration of participants and emerging talent workshop and then the Zuma light up Night as well as a red carpet event to welcome celebrities and dignitaries it will commence by 5pm at Silverbird Cinema Foyer.
Zuma light up Night is the official opening and commencement of activities of the Zuma Film Festival 2019, about 1000 guess are expected at the opening.
Other attractions during the week-long festival include the Annual NFC Film Lecture that has the theme: 'THE CREATIVE ECONOMIC IMPERATIVES OF A NATIONAL DATA TARIFF POLICY ON CONTENT DISTRIBUTION' to be delivered by Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications. The special Guest of Honour of the event is Alhaji Lai Mohammed the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture.
Zuma Film Festival is Nigeria's flagship film festival organised by thee Nigerian Film Corporation, the apex film agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Delegates are expected from across film stakeholders within and outside Nigeria.

New Trailer Alert: 'SUGAR RUSH' Produced by Jade Osiberu and Directed by Kayode Kasum

Jade Osiberu the producer of one of most highly successful movie in nigeria ISOKEN, just released the trailer for her new movie SUGAR RUSH and we are so excited!!! The movie is set to hit cinemas on Christmas Day, 25th of December 2019.
Produced by Jade Osiberu, Directed by Kayode Kasum, it stars Bisola Aiyeola, Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Omoni Oboli, Bimbo Ademoye, Toke Makinwa, Nkem Owoh, Adedimeji Lateef, Zack Orji, Mawuli Gavor, Williams Uchemba, and a host of amazing actors.
Save the date, December 25th 2019!!! Watch the Trailer below:

New Short Film Alert: Uyoyou Adia's 'WHAT IF?'

After a highly successful release of her last short film, the multi award winning #THEFOURTHSIDE that premiered at the Nollywood Week Paris 2019, and has gone to screen in US, Toronto, Nigeria, e.t.c.
Uyoyou, released the BTS pictures from the set of her recently concluded short film titled WHAT IF? Written and Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Produced by Judith Audu Productions, Director of Photography Daniel Ehimen, Sound Recordist Suleimon Moshood, Gaffer Omotayo Quadri, Assistant Director Mayowa Bakare, Editor Ates Brown, Behind the Scenes Pictures Matthew Obinna Friday, Behind the Scenes Pictures Editor Ritzy, Poster Designer Rex Posters.
The movie stars Ruby Akubueze, Heavens Obule and Judith Audu.

New Trailer Alert: Ramsey Nouah's 'Living in Bondage the Sequel: Breaking Free'

The producers of one of the most anticipated movies of 2019, 'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free', just released in trailer. Directed by Ramsey Nouah, Produced by Steve Gukas, line produced. by Chris Odeh, it stars Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo o Kanayo, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Kalu Ikeagwu, Nansy Isime, Enyinna Nwigwe, Shawn Faqua, Zulu Adigwe, Swanky J.K.A, David. Jones David, e.t.c the movie will be available in cinemas nationwide in Nigeria from the 8th of November 2019.
Watch the trailer below:

New Teaser Alert: Mildred Okwo's 'la Femme Anjola'

The Audrey Silva Company (TASC) releases a teaser for one of the most. Anticipated film for 2020 'La Femme Anjola', Directed by Mildred Okwo, it stars Rita Dominic, Nonso Bassey, Mumbi Maina, Femi Jacobs, e.t.c
Watch the mouth watering teaser below:

 

New Trailer Alert: Imoh Umoren' s 'The Hebert Maculey Affair'

Imoh Umoren has releases the trailer of his new feature film titled 'The Herbert Macaulay' set to hit cinemas from the 25th of October 2019.  Directed by Imoh Umoren, written by Bisi Jamgbadi, it stars William Benson, Kelechi Udegbe, Martha Ehinome, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Sunday Afolabi, Mary. Kowo, Phillip Jarman, Stanley Matthews, Obioma Maduegbuna,  Lola Eremie and Herbert Macaulay's grandson, Wale Macaulay, e.t.c
Thee movie is based on the life. and struggles of 1900s Nigerian nationalist and independent agitator, Herbert Macaulay.
Watch the trailer below and make sure you save the date.


 

Nominations list for Best of Nollywood Awards 2019

The organisers of the Best of Nollywood Awards have released the nominations list for their 2019 edition.
Below is the list of nominees, JAB Congratulations every nominee and wish them a great outing at the award.

BON 2019 NOMINATION LIST

1. BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (ENGLISH|)

• Ramsey Nouah - Levi
• Kelechi Udegbe - The Coffin Salesman
• Blossom Chukwujekwu - Blackrose
• IK Ogbonna - Jofran
• Gabriel Afolayan - Gold Statue
• O.C Ukeje - Unbreakable 

2. BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (ENGLISH)

• Tamara Eteimo - Thick Skinned
• Omowunmi Dada - Diamond in the Sky
• Cynthia Shalom - Chain
• Martha Ehinome Orhiere - Dear Bayo
• Nancy Isime - Jofran
• Arese Emokpae -  Unbreakable 

3. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (ENGLISH)

• Kelechi Udegbe - Dear Bayo
• Kunle Remi -  Gold Statue
• Deyemi Okanlawon - Levi
• Stan Nze. - Thick Skinned
• Preach Bassey - A Day Outside
• Gregory.  Ojefua -Fateful Day

4. BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (ENGLISH)

• Ebele Okaro - Blackrose
• Toyin Abraham - Diamond in the Sky
• Yvonne Enakhena - Scarred
• Tunbosun Aiyedehin -  Dear Bayo
• Tana Adelana. - Alter Date

5. BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (YORUBA)

• Rotimi Salami - Adebimpe Omooba
• Lateef Adedimeji - 0707
• Abiodun Anibaba - Majele
• Joseph Momodu - Agbokolori
• Ibrahim Yekini - The Return of Kesari

6. BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (YORUBA)

• Adebimpe Oyebade - 0707
• Bukunmi Oluwasina. - Akalamagbo
• Omowunmi Dada -  Majele
• Dayo Amusa - Last Night
• Jumoke Odetola - Agbokolori

7. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (YORUBA)

• Lateef. Adedimeji - Adebimpe Omooba
• Dayo Adegbite - Majele
• Odunlade Adekola - Last Night
• Olaide Almoruf - Ere Gele
• Femi Adebayo - The Return of Kesari

8.  BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (YORUBA)

• Toke Jamiu - Do or Die
• Oyebade Adebimpe - Majele
• Regina Chukwu - 0707
• Jaiye Kuti - Ipade
• Mercy Aigbe - Return of Kesari
• Yewande Awokoya - Alubarika

9. BEST CHILD ACTOR

• Emeka Nweke - Thick Skinned
• Ofoegbu Francis - A Day Outside
• Olabambo Balogun - The Family

10. BEST CHILD ACTRESS

• Mariam Kayode - Coffin Salesman
• Chiamaka Onyekpa - Scarred

11. BEST SOCIAL MESSAGE

• #THEFOURTHSIDE
• Thorn
• Thick Skinned
• My Silence
• Diamond in the Sky
• Unbreakable 

12. BEST SHORT FILM

• Just one Night
• #THEFOURTHSIDE
• Thorn
• Greener Pasture
• A Different Cell

13. BEST DOCUMENTARY

• '76: The Story Behind the Story
• Ogbu-Oja Eze

14. BEST SPECIAL EFFECT

• A Day Outside
• Eyes of the Future
• Broken Blood

15. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SCREENPLAY

• Blackrose
• Levi
• Gold Statue
• Diamond in the Sky
• Majele

16. BEST USE OF NIGERIAN FOOD IN A MOVIE

• Blackrose
• Majele
• 0707
• Ere Gold

17. BEST USE OF COSTUME IN A MOVIE

• Eyes of the Future
• Coffin Salesman
• Gold Statue
• Majele
• Broken Blood
• Alubarika

18. BEST USE OF MAKE-UP IN A MOVIE

• Dear Bayo
• Thick. Skinned
• Gold Statue
• Blackrose
• Coffin Salesman

19. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SOUND

• Think Skinned
• Return of Kesari
• Unbreakable 
• Gold Statue
• Diamond in the Sky

20. MOVIE WITH THE BEST SOUND TRACK

• Return of Kesari
• My Silence
• Levi
• Dear Bayo

21. MOVIE WITH BEST EDITING

• Gold Statue
• Diamond in the Sky
• Unbreakable 
• Dear Bayo
• Coffin Salesman 

22. MOVIE WITH BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

• Gold Statue
• Coffin Salesman 
• Majele
• Diamond in the Sky
• Blackrose

23. MOVIE WITH THE BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

• Gold Statue 
• Diamond in the Sky
• Levi
• Dear Bayo

24. MOVIE OF THE YEAR

• Gold Statue
• Majele
• Diamond in the Sky
• Unbreakable
• Levi

25. DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Diamond of the Sky - Kunle Afolayan
• Majele - Bogungbe Paul
• Gold Statue - Tade Ogidan
• Levi - Okey Oku
• Unbreakable -  Ben Chiadika

26. BEST KISS IN A MOVIE

• Nancy Isime / IK Ogbonna -  Jofran
• Omowunmi Dada / Femi Adebayo - Diamond in the Sky
• Kenneth Okolie / Lilian Esoro - Alter Date
• Jumoke Odetola / Joseph Momodu - Agbokolori

27. MOST PROMISING ACTOR OF THE YEAR

• Daniel Osarumwense - Dear Bayo
• Oruaro Adia - #THEFOURTHSIDE

28. MOST PROMISING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR

• Martha Ehinome Orhiere - Dear. Bayo
• Ates Brown - #THEFOURTHSIDE
• Cynthia Shalom - Chain

29. REVELATION OF THE YEAR (MALE)

• Joseph Momodu
• Roxy Antak
• Felix Omokhodion
• Joshua Richard

30. REVELATION OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)

• Kenny Kujore
• Aramide Otun
• Jemima Osunde
• Sharon Ooja
• Lilian Mbadiwe
• Efe Irele

Kiki Omeili releases the trailer for her first feature film 'RUN'

Multiple Award winning Actress and Doctor, Kiki. Omeili has released the trailer. for her debut feature film for Kixstar Entertainment Company titled 'Run', which is set to be in Cinemas from the 23rd of August 2019, Written and Produced by Kiki Omeili, Directed by Uche Chukwu, it stars Kiki Omeili, Owen Gee, Kelechi Udegbe, Gregory Ojefua, Olarotimi Fakunle, e.t.c.
Synopsis
Run follows the story of a hardworking, uptight young woman who lives a dull and routine life, witnesses something one night that throws her life into chaos and puts her in situations she has never been in before. She is then forced to do things that she has never done before to get herself out of the mess and back to her former life.

Watch the Trailer below: