The Nigerian film industry celebrated its stars at the 17th Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards held recently at the National Theatre. FilmOne Entertainment stood out with an impressive haul of 9 awards across various categories. This success highlights the company’s strong push for quality storytelling in Nollywood.
Here are the awards won by FilmOne Entertainment:
Best Supporting Actress – Mercy Aigbe for My Mother Is a Witch
Best Soundtrack – Iyalode
Best Use of Food – Owambe Thieves
Best Indigenous – Abanisete
Best Screenplay – My Mother Is a Witch
Best Use of Makeup – Labake Olododo
Best Editing – Reel Love
Movie of the Year – Farmer’s Bride
Director of the Year – Farmer’s Bride
These wins show FilmOne’s wide range in genres, from cultural stories to creative dramas. Movies like My Mother Is a Witch and Farmer’s Bride received praise for their strong scripts and emotional depth.
Ladun Awobokun, Chief Content Officer of FilmOne Entertainment and FilmOne Studios, shared her joy about the achievements. She said, “This remarkable haul of nine awards reflects our commitment to excellence, and the immense talent and vision within our team and collaborators. We are proud to champion stories that resonate deeply with audiences across West Africa and beyond.”
FilmOne’s success builds on its strong year at the box office. The company has distributed hit Nigerian films and international titles that broke records. It also focuses on bold new projects and special premieres to grow Nollywood’s global reach.
Through partnerships, original productions, and wide distribution, the biggest movie distributor in Africa continues to expand African cinema. This awards season proves its dedication to lifting Nollywood to new heights. Nollywood Life congratulates FilmOne Entertainment on this outstanding performance. It inspires hope for more great stories from Nigeria in the years ahead.
