Kwara State hosted the great and the good of Nigeria’s movie industry (Nollywood) on Sunday night, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inviting them to take advantage of the cutting-edge facilities and the alluring environment that the state offers the creatives. At the 16th edition of the best of Nollywood (BON) awards held at the Sugar Factory Film Studio in Ilorin, AbdulRazaq said the event celebrated distinguished individuals in the movie industry and commended the organizers’ choice to assemble and honour the best of Nollywood in Kwara. LEADERSHIP reports that the event offered the governor a platform to project Kwara as the next destination for quality cinematography, tourism and hospitality, innovation and technology, and other creative endeavours.
AbdulRazaq thanked the thespians and stakeholders in the creative sector for their immense contributions to national development. “Your presence here highlights the immense possibilities that Kwara offers. We invite you to consider Kwara for your next productions, holidays, and creative pursuits,” he added.
The BON Awards 2024 was headlined by dozens of legends and great talents of the movie industry from across Nigeria, many of whom won in different categories. Top on parade at the colourful night were screen gods and goddesses such as Fred Amata; Hilda Dokubo; Tunji Bamishigbin; Gloria Anozie; Ayo Magaji; Bimbo Manuel; Keppy Bassey Ekpeyoung; Yomi Fash-Lanso; Toyin Abraham; Lillian Aluko; and Aisha Lawal, among se.
