The 17th edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards took place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, Iganmu, Lagos, reaffirming its standing as Nollywood’s most authentic and trusted awards system.
Hosted by Bukunmi “KieKie” Adeaga-Ilori and VJ Adams, the ceremony brought together filmmakers, actors, producers, and key industry stakeholders for a night dedicated to recognising excellence across film, television, and indigenous cinema. The event maintained its long-held reputation for focusing on merit, craft, and cultural relevance rather than popularity or sentiment.
One of the standout moments of the night was the recognition of emerging talent. UK-based actor Raz Adoti was named Most Promising Actor for his lead performance in Son of the Soil, a role praised for its emotional depth and disciplined execution. The female counterpart award went to Lina Idoko for her compelling performance in I Am Anis, a role that marked her as one of the industry’s most exciting new voices.
Beyond individual wins, the ceremony reflected the breadth of Nollywood’s evolving creative landscape, honouring achievements in acting, directing, writing, production design, cinematography, and technical execution. The awards continued to highlight indigenous language films and regionally rooted storytelling, reinforcing the importance of cultural identity within the industry’s growth.
Widely regarded as Nollywood’s most credible awards platform, the Best of Nollywood Awards is founded and coordinated by Seun Oloketuyi. Over the years, it has built a reputation for consistency, transparency, and respect for the craft of filmmaking. The 2025 edition further strengthened this legacy by recognising work that demonstrated artistic integrity, technical excellence, and meaningful contribution to the industry.
As Nollywood continues to expand its global footprint, the Best of Nollywood Awards remains a reliable benchmark for honouring those who shape the industry both on screen and behind the scenes, serving as a record of excellence and a standard against which creative achievement is measured.
Here is the full list of winners from the 17th Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards 2025, held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, Lagos. Reporting confirms major category winners across performance, technical, and special recognition awards.
Main Awards
• Movie of the Year: Farmer’s Bride
• Director of the Year: Farmer’s Bride – Director (name to be confirmed)
Performance Categories
• Best Actor: Gideon Okeke (Black Out)
• Best Actress: Padita Agu (Black Out)
• Most Promising Actor: Raz Adoti (Son of the Soil)
• Most Promising Actress: Una Idoko
• Best Supporting Actor: Taye Ayimoro (Son of the Soil)
• Best Supporting Actress: Mercy Aigbe (My Mother Is a Witch)
• Best Kiss (On-screen Chemistry): Tobi Bakre & Folu Storms (Red Cycle)
Technical and Production Awards (led by Seven Doors )
• Best Production Design: Seven Doors
• Best Special Effect: Seven Doors
• Best Series: Seven Doors
• Best Cinematography: Seven Doors
Indigenous & Thematic Categories
• Best Indigenous Film: Abanisete
Special Recognition Awards
• Special Recognition: Steve Ayorinde
• Special Recognition: Funke Akindele
• Special Recognition: Shaibu Husseini
