The organisers of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards have announced the line-up of activities for this year’s event.
The 16th edition of the award ceremony is scheduled to be held on November 24 at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara with Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, the actress, as the host.
In a statement on Friday, the organisers said the event will feature engaging activities, including a book reading session and the unveiling of new award categories.
The statement said the book reading will showcase ‘Do As You Are Told, Bani’ by Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin.
The session aims to inspire and engage the youth, particularly school children from Ilorin, the state capital.
Participants in the reading session include Kwara’s first lady and Segun Arinze, Wole Ojo, Kemi Adekomi, Cynthia Clarke, and Chioma Okafor.
The organisers said four award categories, including ‘Best Indigenous Movie’, ‘Best Use of Food’, ‘Best Actress’, and ‘Best Social Message’ have been endowed by notable figures and organisations.
“A key highlight of the pre-award festivities will be the welcome party scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd in Ilorin,” the statement reads.
“Also, the 2024 BON Awards has revealed that four major award categories have been endowed by notable figures and organisations. The endowed categories include: Best Indigenous Movie – endowed by Oba Saheed Eleguishi, a distinguished traditional ruler and arts patron.
“Best Use of Food – endowed by Abundish Limited, an agricultural product wholesaler cum grocery market in Lekki, Lagos. The Best Actress category is also endowed by the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Moji Ojora, a well-known philanthropist and public servant dedicated to women’s empowerment.
“While the movie with the Best Social Message is endowed by Hon. Toke Benson, the Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, and a prominent advocate for social issues.”
Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the BON Awards, said the endowments will elevate the awards’ prestige and provide greater recognition for excellence.
Feranmi Olaoye, the executive director of the awards, said this year’s event will make a significant impact on the country’s entertainment industry.
Last month, the award organisers announced the nominees for the 2024 BON Awards.
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