Fast-rising Nollywood actor Abba Ali Zaky has secured two major nominations at the upcoming 2026 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards following his compelling performance in Daniel Etim Effiong's critically acclaimed social drama, "The Herd".
The actor earned nods in two key categories: Best Supporting Actor and Most Promising Actor, cementing his position as one of the standout breakout talents of the year.
In the Best Supporting Actor category, he stands alongside industry veterans and established actors, including Akeem Ogara ("Aisiki"), Mike Ezuruonye ("Fehintola"), Kelechi Udegbe ("The Creek"), Jide Awobona ("Ile"), and Prince Nelson Enwerem ("Aba Blues").
For Most Promising Actor, he will vie for top honors alongside fellow emerging stars Michael Dappa ("Day and Night"), Vine Olugu ("Everything Is New Again"), Emmanuel Nse ("Half-Light"), and Oluwafemi Odugbesan ("Olorisa").
Reacting to the recognition via his official social media platform, Abba expressed gratitude over the double nod, describing the nominations as a milestone in his career trajectory.
"A double nomination for The Herd at the prestigious BON Awards. Best Supporting Actor. Best Promising Actor," Abba shared. "I am humbled, honored, and incredibly grateful. Sharing these categories with such an exceptional caliber of actors is a win in itself. Thank you for believing in me. Guys, let's bring this home!"
Abba's performance in "The Herd" contributed significantly to the film's strong showing at this year's awards, where the feature secured a total of 8 nominations, including Movie of the Year, Director of the Year for Daniel Etim Effiong, and Best Screenplay.
The 18th edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards is scheduled to take place in Enugu State, celebrating outstanding achievements across the Nigerian motion picture industry
