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SMA 2025: Full List of Winners and Honorees Announced
The Special Movie Awards (SMA) 2025 took place with great excitement, honoring remarkable talent and contributions in African cinema. This year’s event celebrated not only outstanding film projects but also individual excellence across acting, directing, and behind-the-scenes artistry.
The biggest winner of the night was Insurmountable, which took home:
Best Director – General Bah
Best Feature Film
Best Leading Male Actor – Marklaw Penant Bangura
Best Leading Female Actor – Isata Faith Bangura
Best Editor – General Bah
Best Supporting Female Actor – Gladys Conteh
Coup the Grace won Best Picture and Best Short Film, while Myth of the Gods earned recognition for Best Costumier, Best Indigenous Film, and Best Visual Effects.
Other winners included:
1.Best Documentary – Treasure Woman
2.Best Hair/Makeup Artist – Seven Virgins
3.Best Regional Film – Never Enough
4.Best Supporting Male Actor – Fynface (Never Enough)
5.Best Sound – Heritage (The Ebrimas)
In addition to the competitive awards, SMA 2025 also honored several industry veterans, filmmakers, and institutions for their exceptional contributions:
SMA Veteran Filmmakers Awards 2025
1.Kensteve Anuka
2.Franklin Chika Adim
3.Sheikh Tijan Sonko
4.Akenaton Topper Loborde
5.Abdoulie Samba
6. Saul Jagne
7.Bittaye Mbye
8. Alioune Seck
9.Cornelius Gomez
10.Haddy Nyang
11.Muhammed Nyang
12.Fatima Susan Joh
12.Mansata Marena
SMA Filmmakers & Actors Awards 2025
1.Mariama Colley
2.Charmaine Bangura Jawara
3.Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu
4.Bubacarr Zaidi Jallow
5.Omar Leigh
6.Pa Abdou Waggeh
7.Mariama Jammeh
8.Chris Stephens
9.Kehinde Omotowa
10.Bankole Browne
11.Alex Manneh
12.Hassan Conteh
13.Abdul Karim Kekura
14.Linda I. Odogwu
15.Sandra Luseni-Palmer
16.Kayode John Adeleke
17.Mbye Bittaye
18.Roland Senghore
19.Alhagie Manka
20.Baboucarr Manka
21.Monica Davies
22.Bintou S. Jammeh
23.Abdoulie Khan
24.Mam Demba Ceesay
25.Anna Marie Jabang
26.Chuku ND
SMA – Best Diaspora Actor
1. Sydney Franky Boyle Feury
Postmortem Awards
1.Orukpe Chris Adams (Chrisblacknation)
2.Ebou Waggeh
Special Awards
1.H.E. President Adama Barrow – President of the Republic of The Gambia
2.Africell GSM Company
3.West African Insurance Institute (WAII)
4.Discount Centre Fajara
Other Recognitions
1.WAX Media
2.Nigerians in the Diaspora
3.Glamour Ladys
4.Sierra Leone Nationals Union (SLeNU)
5.State of Mic
The SMA 2025 was a true celebration of culture, creativity, and the continued rise of African storytelling through film.
18 Days to Go! 🎉
The countdown is officially on for SMA 5.0 – Special Movie Awards 2025!
Get ready for a night of glamour, excellence, and unforgettable cinema moments as we celebrate Africa’s brightest talents in the film industry.
📍 Venue: West Africa Insurance Institute, Kotu South, The Gambia
📅 Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025
🕕 Red Carpet: 6:00PM sharp!
🌟 It’s more than an award show—it’s a cultural celebration!
Join the stars, the fans, and the storytellers shaping African cinema.
SMA BREAKING NEWS
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:
🗓 New Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025
🕕 Red Carpet: 6:00 PM Prompt
📍 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:
📧 info@afrinitypro.com | 🌐 www.afrinitypro.com
🎬 Film Spotlight – SMA 2025
Title: GET INVOLVED – 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.
📍 A feature at SMA 2025 – Postponed. New date to be shared soon.
Film Spotlight – SMA 2025
Film Spotlight – SMA 2025
Special Movie Awards SMA 2025 Nomination Press Conference Rescheduled & Nomination Process Update
Banjul, The Gambia – 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:
📧 info@afrinitypro.com
🌐 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
Film Spotlight – SMA 2025
Title: INSURMOUNTABLE
Country: Sierra Leone
Production Company: Honey Vision Entertainment
“Some battles are not of this world…”
Isatu is an unsuspecting village girl bound by a spiritual legacy she never chose. Born from her mother’s 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 go—no matter the cost.
A gripping tale of tradition, mystery, and a mother’s desperate fight to protect her child.
INSURMOUNTABLE rises as one of Sierra Leone’s proud entries at the Special Movie Awards 2025, happening this June 21st in The Gambia.
Film Spotlight – SMA 2025
Don’t miss it at the Special Movie Awards 2025 in The Gambia.🎬🌟 Special Movie Awards 2025 | Celebrating Excellence in Film 🎥
Get ready for the glitz, glam, and greatness of African cinema as we gear up for one of the biggest nights in film!
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2025
🏆 Event: SPECIAL MOVIE AWARDS (SMA)
✨ Theme: Anticipate greatness!
From dazzling red carpet moments to honoring the best in storytelling, direction, acting, and production — this is a night you don’t want to miss!
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