Timini Egbuson's "Love & New Notes" Tops BON Awards Nominations

The 2026 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards has announced its nominations, with the romantic horror drama "Love & New Notes," produced by Timini Egbuson, receiving the highest number of nominations at nine. Following closely is "The Herd," produced by Daniel Etim Effiong, with eight nominations.

Other films such as "The Creek," "Aba Blues," "Colours of Fire," and "Efunroye: The Unicorn" each garnered seven nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in Enugu State and aims to honor outstanding films, actors, and filmmakers from the Nigerian movie industry over the past year.

In the Best Actor category, notable nominees include Wale Ojo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Uzor Arukwe, Timini Egbuson, Jide Kene Achufusi, and Bucci Franklin. The Best Actress category features Osas Ighodaro, Scarlet Gomez, Mercy Aigbe, Sharon Ooja, and Nse Ikpe-Etim.

The nominees span various categories, showcasing the diversity and talent within the industry.