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SMA BREAKING NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 09/06/2025
PRESS RELEASE: Rescheduling of SMA 2025 to 28th June 2025 Due to Venue Booking Adjustment
Afrinity Productions hereby communicates to the public, nominees, partners, and invited guests that the Special Movie Awards (SMA) 2025 has been rescheduled. The event will now take place on Saturday, 28th June 2025, instead of the previously announced date of Saturday, 21st June 2025.
This adjustment has become necessary due to a modification in the venue booking at the West Africa Insurance Institute, Kotu South, The Gambia, which is beyond our control. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and continued support.
The revised event details are as follows:
π New Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025
π Red Carpet: 6:00 PM Prompt
π Venue: West Africa Insurance Institute, Kotu South, The Gambia
We remain dedicated to delivering a world-class celebration of African cinematic excellence and look forward to hosting you at SMA 5.0, now allowing even more time for thorough preparation for an unforgettable evening.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation. Further updates will be provided through our official communication channels.
For media inquiries or additional information, please contact:
π§ info@afrinitypro.com | π www.afrinitypro.com
πβ¨ EID EL KABARIR β¨π
As we mark this sacred celebration of faith, sacrifice, and gratitude, we extend our warmest wishes to all our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world.
May this Eid bring peace, unity, and abundant blessings to your homes and hearts.
From all of us at Afrinity TV and SMA 2025, we say:
Happy Eid El Kabir! ππ
π¬ Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Title: GET INVOLVED β The Documentary
Country: The Gambia
Production Company: Ousman-Koro-Ceesay Foundation
How far can compassion go?
GET INVOLVED is a powerful social documentary spotlighting community efforts and child advocacy in The Gambia. A wake-up call for action and care.
π A feature at SMA 2025 β Postponed. New date to be shared soon.
Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Β Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Special Movie Awards SMA 2025 Nomination Press Conference Rescheduled & Nomination Process Update
Banjul, The Gambia β 04/06/2025
The organizing committee of the Special Movie Awards (SMA 5.0) 2025 wishes to announce a rescheduling of the Nomination List Press Conference, initially set for Thursday, June 5th, 2025. The new date for the press conference is now Thursday, June 12th, 2025.
This adjustment comes as part of a broader effort to streamline preparations and uphold the integrity and excellence that the SMA is known for. We extend our appreciation to our stakeholders, filmmakers, and the general public for their understanding and continued support.
Nomination Process Update:
We are pleased to confirm that every film submitted for SMA 2025 has earned a nomination, a testament to the hard work and creative energy across the African film industry.
However, the awards will proceed to a second stage of nomination, led by our independent jury panel. In this next phase:
Only three nominees will be shortlisted per category, selected based on merit and alignment with SMA standards.
The final decision on winners in each category will also be made by the jury and will be announced at the awards ceremony.
This two-step process ensures transparency, inclusiveness, and a fair representation of talent across the continent.
The nomination press conference on June 12th will officially unveil the final list of nominees, highlight the award structure, and share further event details.
For more information and media inquiries, please contact:
π§ info@afrinitypro.com
π www.afrinitypro.com
Thank you for standing with us as we continue to celebrate African stories and talents on a global stage.
Signed,
SMA 2025 Organizing Committee
Afrinity Productions
Postponement of the Nigerians in Diaspora Awards (NIDA) 2025 – Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi β 30th May 2025
The organizing committee of the Nigerians in Diaspora Awards (NIDA) 2025 wishes to inform the general public, invited guests, and stakeholders that the 3rd Edition of the Nigerians in Diaspora Awards, originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, 14th June 2025 at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi, has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.
This decision was made after careful consideration and consultations with key partners and stakeholders. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause and deeply appreciate the continued support and enthusiasm shown by the Nigerian community and friends of Nigeria in Malawi.
Further updates regarding a new date will be communicated through our official channels in due course.
We remain committed to celebrating the outstanding contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora and look forward to hosting a successful event in the near future.
For inquiries or more information, please visit our official website at www.afrinitypro.com or contact the organizing team directly.
Signed,
Organizing Committee
Nigerians in Diaspora Awards (NIDA) β Malawi
Email: info@afrinitypro.com
Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Title: INSURMOUNTABLE
Country: Sierra Leone
Production Company: Honey Vision Entertainment
βSome battles are not of this world…β
Isatu is an unsuspecting village girl bound by a spiritual legacy she never chose. Born from her motherβs defiance and entangled with a powerful spirit from birth, her life spirals into a storm of sorrow and supernatural unrest. When her mother seeks help from a native doctor, it awakens a fury that refuses to let goβno matter the cost.
A gripping tale of tradition, mystery, and a motherβs desperate fight to protect her child.
INSURMOUNTABLE rises as one of Sierra Leoneβs proud entries at the Special Movie Awards 2025, happening this June 21st in The Gambia.
πHappy Mother’s Day!πβ€
Today we celebrate the strength, love, and kindness that only a mother can give.
Thank you for your endless support, warm hugs, and the wisdom you share every day. You make the world a better place just by being you. Wishing you all the love and joy you truly deserve.
D5 Creation