Femi Adebayo’s suspense-filled thriller Seven Doors emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, taking home four major prizes and cementing its reputation as one of the year’s most technically impressive Nollywood productions.
The 17th edition of the BON Awards was held at the National Theatre in Surulere, Lagos, drawing filmmakers, actors, and key industry figures together to celebrate the most outstanding works of the past year. Hosted by media personality VJ Adams alongside content creator Kiekie, the ceremony blended star power with a strong celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.
Seven Doors, which stars Chioma Akpota, Adebayo Salami, Muyiwa Ademola, and Gabriel Afolayan, is known for its dark, tension-driven storyline and striking visual style. The film dominated the technical categories, winning Best Production Design, Best Special Effects, Best Series, and Best Cinematography. Its success on the night reflected widespread praise for its world-building, visual ambition, and polished execution, marking it as a standout genre project in contemporary Nollywood. The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Chioma Akpota, Adebayo Salami, Muyiwa Ademola, and Gabriel Afolayan.
Despite Seven Doors’ strong showing, the night’s top honours went to the critically acclaimed drama Farmer’s Bride. The film stars Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye, Wumi Toriola, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Branch, and Efe Irele, claimed both Movie of the Year and Director of the Year. Set against a rural Nigerian backdrop, Farmer’s Bride has been applauded for its emotionally rich storytelling, compelling performances, and sensitive exploration of love, tradition, and sacrifice, making it one of the most talked-about Nollywood releases of the year.
Beyond the competitive categories, the awards ceremony also recognised individuals whose work has significantly shaped Nollywood’s growth. Special recognition awards were presented to Steve Ayorinde, Funke Akindele, and Shaibu Husseini for their lasting contributions to the industry.
Below is the complete list of winners from the 2025 Best of Nollywood Awards:
BEST ACTOR – GIDEON OKEEKE (BLACK OUT)
BEST ACTRESS – PADITA AGU (BLACK OUT)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – TAYE AYIMORO ( SON OF THE SOIL)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – MERCY AIGBE (MY MOTHER IS A WITCH)
BEST KISS – TOBI BAKRE & FOLU STORMS (RED CYCLE)
BEST SOCIAL MESSAGE – MAYOMI
BEST SHORT FILM – EGBEJI
BEST COSTUME – SEVEN DOORS
BEST SOUND – AGEMO
BEST SOUNDTRACK – IYALODE
BEST USE OF FOOD – OWAMBE THIEVES
BEST INDIGENOUS – ABANISETE
BEST CHILD ACTOR – AHMED ISA (FINDING NINA)
BEST CHILD ACTRESS – IJELU FOLAJIMI SHARON (SON OF THE SOIL)
MOST PROMISING ACTOR – RAZAQ ADOTI (SON OF THE SOIL)
MOST PROMISING ACTRESS – UNA IDOKO (I AM ANIS)
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN – SEVEN DOORS
BEST SCREENPLAY – MY MOTHER IS A WITCH
BEST USE OF MAKEUP – LABAKE OLODODO
BEST SPECIAL EFFECT – SEVEN DOORS
BEST EDITING – REEL LOVE
BEST DOCUMENTARY – BEYOND FOOTBALL
BEST SERIES – SEVEN DOORS
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – SEVEN DOORS
MOVIE OF THE YEAR – FARMERS BRIDE
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – FARMERS BRIDE
