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ECOWAS response to coups d’etat as a means of unconstitutional change

The Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) did define clearly, its grounds for intervention, ‘establishing that it would respond to humanitarian disasters, threat to peace and security for the sub-region, and disorder occurring after threats to a democratically elected government’. These positions are rooted in the October 1999, framework for peace operations, the Protocol Relating to the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping and Security. The main organ supporting its peace and security responsibilities are the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) and the Executive Secretariat, now the Commission. The MSC is composed of the Heads of State and/or the Foreign Ministers from ECOWAS member states.

The MSC has several supporting mechanisms in the form of committees – the Defense and Security Commission (DSC), the Council of Elders and the ECOWAS Ceasefire Monitoring Group (ECOMOG). It is necessary to reflect more on the role of ECOMOG, as ECOWAS is being questioned on the authenticity of the Standby Force and its legality. It will be recalled that in 2004, ECOWAS announced its decision to create rapidly deployable standby capacity through ECOMOG. The Protocol identifies ECOMOG as its military component, to be based on a standby arrangement involving the use of national contingents. These contingents are expected to be earmarked, train and equipped in advance of deployment and prepared for such deployment at short notice.

To this end, the Defense and Security Commission approved the concept of a 6,500 strong force with three parts. 1,500 rapidly deployable troops, followed by a brigade of 3,500 troops for more prolonged missions and 1,500 troops in reserve.

Deployment is also subjected to operational requirements and procedures of the force and an evaluation of equipment and logistics capabilities of member states through such exercises as the Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) evaluation. However, there is a challenge here, that the infrastructure needed for logistic depots in the sub-region is in Mali, which is on the other side of the divide, as the latter is in support of the putschists.

In other words, the ECOWAS Standby Force is in place and the size has since been doubled to 12,500 troops and can be activated within the rules of subsidiarity which it requires the authorization of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, in accordance with Art 53 of the UN Charter. In this regard, it should be noted that to activate the Standby Force, a minimum of 6 weeks is needed for it to be effectively deploy. Therefore, the Communique issued at the 2nd ECOWAS Summit of 10 August 2023 did not contradict itself, as efforts, will be on, at different tracks – diplomatic negotiations and economic sanctions, to ensure that, eventually, the stage of final deployment is avoided. We should also realize that such negotiations can sometimes be painfully slow. It may equally be pertinent, to point out, that according to Ademola Abbas (‘Consent Precluding State Responsibility: A critical Analysis (2004), ‘the Member States of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) gave their consent to the organization taking enforcement action on their territories by ratifying a protocol. Thus, since all members of ECOWAS have consented, taking enforcement action on their territories, such enforcement actions arguably do not breach international law’. In effect, collective security, in this respect, even allows member states’ action to intervene through a standby force arrangement, without recourse to their parliament, to undertake such action, although this may be controversial.

It should also be necessary to point to the effectiveness of economic sanctions, including the no-fly zone measure. It must be said that a no-fly zone measure is not a humanitarian measure, as it was claimed against the Libyan regime. Thus, it does not require the degrading of Niger’s air assets. The measure in this instance is to put economic pressure on the regime and not to destroy assets. In fact, the regime also aided, inadvertently, ECOWAS position by imposing a no-fly zone in the territory.

Overall, it is expected that this and other sanctions will bite the regime into submission.

In practical terms, what does military intervention mean, within the concept of the standby force arrangement. In its execution, there are 6 Scenarios, and the last scenario is military intervention by way of the Standby Force arrangement. The six scenarios are the following –

  • Provision of advice to a political
  • Observer mission co-deployed with AU/UN mission
  • Stand-alone Observer mission
  • Peacekeeping force for Chapter VI and preventive deployment
  • Peacekeeping force for complex multi-dimensional peace keeping mission with low-level
  • ECOMOG Intervention (Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes through Coup d’Etat)

However, following the December 2022 pronouncement of ECOWAS, which signifies its absolute anathema to coup d’etat and which considers coups in whatever form, as a threat to collective security. Intervention here is simply put, denotes the use of overwhelming force. ‘Collective security measures are actions or authorized by the UN Security Council, on behalf of the international community, to enforce

international law’. Therefore, on the part of ECOWAS, it is on the right course, in its quest of intervening in Niger Republic. Before intervening, all it must do, request the authorization of the AU Peace and Security Council, which automatically requests the approval of UN Security Council.

A question to be asked is, is military intervention the first option to be presented to the putschists. Given the near penchant of coup making in the neighborhood, it was deemed necessary to come out, heavy handed, in ensuring that no one defiles the will of the organization, in terms, of the maintenance of democratic practice. If there is need for change, then it will have to wait for another round of elections. This was affirmed in the December 2022 pronouncement through a communiqué.

Nonetheless, majority of West Africans, including Nigerians question the sanctimonious attitude of ECOWAS, to coup making as anathema while condoning other forms of Unconstitutional Change of Governments, within the neighborhood. They asked, where was collective security, when the situation in Guinea was brewing; when Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire changed the constitution; what was the reaction of the organization to the attempt by the President of Senegal to extend his tenure; as well as the lackluster nature of the previous regimes in Mali and Bukina Faso, when they were obviously going against constitutional provisions. These are pertinent questions for ECOWAS to answer for them to be credible in front of their citizens, in its attempt at intervention.

Arising from the regime change in Niger Republic, one may want to ask, what are the likely factors that instigated the change. Here, I will mention three possible factors that come to the fore, among many others. The first, is the attempt to eradicate the vestiges of French colonialism in Niger. The lingering French domination through a series of unequal treaties between France and Niger and indeed many French West African countries leaves much to be desired. However, I do not in my honest opinion, agree to this factor of eradicating the vestiges of French colonialism. Because, if that is the case, why would they, in all honesty, think of replacing that with the Wagner

Group and even Russia. There is evidence of Wagner complicity in the pillaging of Sudan’s resources, to the detriment of the Sudanese people. Furthermore, the Wagner Group is likely to replace the French in the exploration of Uranium, given the non-state party access to such strategic material thereby contributing to fragile global security by way aiding the development of dirty nuclear arsenal.

The second point and which is of vital importance is the three-prong burner that is fueling conflict on the African continent. These are power contestation, identity management, and equitable distribution of proceeds of (natural) resources. In contemporary Niger, Bazoum and former President Issoufou are in a power struggle. Bazoum wants to show himself as being in control of affairs while Issoufou wanted to be the power behind the throne and attempt to direct things, sometimes openly. It should also be noted that Issoufou comes from the majority Hausa tribe, which constituted about 60% of the population and Bazoum comes from the Shuwa Arab tribe which is about 2% of the entire population, leading to the accusation that Bazoum comes from Libya. Again, the Presidential Guard headed by Tchiani (who planned and executed the coup), remained largely intact from the days of Issoufou. Most of them were Issoufou loyalists and belong to the Hausa and the Zamba tribes which constitute 20% of the population. Through a combination of policies, Bazoum tried to upset the apple carte by attempting to change the headship of the presidential guards as well as re-organized certain interests in the energy sector, mainly the oil sector and uranium exploration. This is a sector of the economy that Issoufou has a lot of interest in. From the foregoing, all the three are complete here. Power contestation between Bazoum and Issoufou; the fact of Bazoum belonging to a minority tribe and inappropriate management of identity and the need for equitable distribution of proceeds of natural resources – continued control by Issoufou, even being out of power.

Thirdly, it is necessary to interrogate and examine ECOWAS decision to come against the coup in Niger Republic. The kernel of ECOWAS position is aimed at ‘countering terrorism across West Africa and in particular, the Sahel, which still remains an ungovernable space and reinstating democratic governance following military coup d’etat’. These two threats were perceived as rather germane to the continued insecurity of West Africa. These seem to crystallize the sub-regional thinking of what constitutes the elements of regional security. To this end, in classical international engagements, states form an ‘alliance for the purpose of using force to resist external aggression (exogeneous phenomenon) on any of its members’, in this case exogenous to democratic order in Niger and therefore, breaching the peace of both Niger and that of the neighborhood. Therefore, the use of the standby force arrangement is directed against those who breach the peace, ‘and when you enforce an action against someone, you do not need their permission to do so’.

In my humble opinion, I wish to advise that ECOWAS should focus on both diplomatic negotiations and maintain economic sanctions as a means of convincing the putschists to negotiate a way back to status quo ante, while holding the deployment of the standby force as a final card which can be dealt. This, nonetheless, does not detract from ECOWAS abhorrence of military coups and terrorism in its neighborhood. It would ultimately allow for the development of an appropriate Concept of Operations (CONOPS) to fit the demands of a Niger operation if required.

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Tinubu endorses initiative reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots

In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Tinubu said the programme will not only re-awaken the historical awareness of society but also create economic benefits.

“Reconnecting Afro-Brazilians with their African roots will be an iconic project that will rekindle our past and light up the spirit of our ancestors,” the president was quoted as saying.

“It will re-awaken memories of what happened many years ago.

“And it is a good thing that this is coming now at a time when we are working on expanding the frontiers of freedom and democracy in Africa.”

Speaking at the State House on Friday, Wale Adeniran, who led the delegation, described the project as identical to the Lagos Black Heritage Festival.

Adeniran also said the initiative will begin in Brazil and go through other African countries before terminating in Nigeria.

He added that the initiators of ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’ sought the support of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka and the president.

Carolina Maira Morais, another member of the delegation, said with about 126 million Afro-descendants in Brazil, “the project will integrate the two countries”.

She also disclosed that President Lula da Silva of Brazil is planning to visit Nigeria.

“Nigeria, the largest black population and the leading economy in Africa, and Brazil, a giant of South America,” she said.

“There are many African traditional families in Brazil. But no African country has gone to Brazil to identify and connect with them.”

Other delegates at the meeting included Soyinka and Ajoyemi Olabisi Osunleye, a culture activist.

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Foreign minister under fire for ‘downplaying’ diplomats’ expulsion

Political and human rights activist, Pa Samba Jow, has advised Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara to resign over the visa scandal involving some Gambian diplomats in Washington DC, United States.

Few weeks ago, four top diplomats at the Gambian embassy in Washington were expelled from the United States for different offences, including visa fraud.

Reacting to the development in a press conference on Monday, Minister Tangara said it is rather unfortunate, but is nothing very serious in a Gambian context.

But according to Pa Samba Jaw, the minister should have resigned.

“This is what is expected of officials under whose purview such scandal happens, but again, we are talking about The Gambia where impunity runs rampant. The Gambia cannot come out of this looking great, because this is an embarrassing stain on our diplomats, especially those in the US and the embassy. I don’t think any serious country would downplay its diplomats being accused of engaging in criminal activities,” he said.

He said the country mustn’t continue to condone and excuse behaviours that are inimical to its collective well-being.

“If anything, this scandal should serve as a reminder that we cannot continue to relegate our diplomatic services to a dumping ground for political friends.”

“I was really taken aback by the minister’s suggestion that though serious; it wasn’t a very serious matter. First, what is alleged against the expelled diplomats is at least criminal and the height of corruption and dereliction of duty. These diplomats weren’t accused of traffic violations, they were accused of visa fraud. If that is not too serious, I don’t know what is.”

Pa Samba said diplomats have a unique responsibility to represent the very best image of their people and country, therefore whatever they do must represent the very best of “our country”.

“The Minister’s analogy is akin to suggesting that if a family member asks you to dip into the nation’s coffers to help them, that may be serious but not too serious, because if you don’t help them, they may consider you wicked. The Gambia must raise our standards especially when it comes to values and ethics,” he said.

Health minister

Commenting on the dismissal of some officials over the AKI deaths, Jaw said: “The decision by the Ministry of Health to fire officials due to the AKI incident is a welcomed move, but I hope that wasn’t done to placate the people, especially coming on the heels of the victims taking legal action against the government. I believe that there is more to this issue than the actions of these fired officials. Our healthcare system is chronically deficient – from management to service delivery, hence these avoidable deaths.”

Sabally

Als commenting on the issue of the diplomats and the health ministry, UDP firebrand campaign manager, Momodou Sabally, said: “Well I am not surprised because I have said in several interviews before that when it comes to proper professional conduct and morality, this government has brought us to a new low. Moreover, I did also say at the advent of this saga that not much will come out of this matter because more senior officials at the foreign office are guilty of similar misconduct.”

He said the implications of the diplomats’ visa fraud will be “pervasively damaging”.

“It is one thing for junior embassy staff to break the rules of a major global power like the USA; but for a Foreign Minister to come out in public to try to downplay it, that is simply adding injury to insult and am sure the US and other diplomatic missions in The Gambia will take note of this. The moral hazard is just too huge when a foreign minister says it is okay for his diplomats posted abroad to be engaged in visa fraud. This one will damage whatever shred of credibility The Gambia is left with in the international community,” he argued.

About the AkI report, Sabally said: “I am not surprised because President Barrow has always stood up to defend the health minister and other top brass of the ministry whenever mishaps happen under their watch. At the very advent of this AKI crisis, President Barrow’s first statement included a declaration of confidence in the health minister and he even commended them for a great job despite the loss of dozens of babies due to negligence.

“The dismissal of the MCA CEO is just a reflection of the Dr Banja situation in which case, an equally culpable minister was retained and his deputy sacrificed. This is now an established trend confirming my longstanding characterisation of this administration as ‘Animal Farm’: all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others,” Sabally said.

He said the minister’s resignation is long overdue. “From his mismanagement of the Covid-19 pandemic and the related funds for which his ministry was indicted by an audit report, to the rampant maternal mortality cases, Samateh should have resigned a long time ago. Since he does not have that moral decency to resign, he should be fired. Senegal’s health minister was recently fired for a lesser offense of babies’ deaths due to a fire outbreak at a health facility,” Sabally concluded.

 

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IT A NEW WEEKEND AGAIN

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Happy Eid Mubarak to friends and family

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OFFICIAL NOMINEES FOR SPECIAL MOVIE AWARDS (SMA 2017)

We are pleased to inform you of the successful completion of movie screening by the Independent Jury. For this year’s Award 46 films were submitted by 30 film production houses in The Gambia, Nigeria and Sierraleone. Where in 31 films in total were submitted in The Gambia, 10 films from Sierraleone and 5 films from Nigeria. After a weeklong screening by the Jury, nominees for this year is out based on the films submitted. The Nominees for Special Movie Awards 2017 are as follows and to vote for your favourite Nominee in any of the Categories, please go to SMA Vote page on www.afrinitypro.com, Voting officially opens on Monday 14th August and Closes 25th September 2017. Good Luck to all the Nominees!!!

FILM CATEGORY

No. CATEGORY PRODUCTION HOUSE NOMINEES
1 Best Documentary Ø  Mohamed Fofanna Production

Ø  Wax Media

 

Ø  My Story

Ø  30,000 Litres

 

2 Best Short Film Ø  GAP Media

Ø  Climax Entertainment Production

Ø  Trustars Production

Ø  Adam and Eve

Ø  Holy Baby Girl

Ø  A day for the wicked

3 Best Indigenous Film Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Sariba

Ø  Nakoh

Ø  My Boss

4 Feature Film Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  Princess Production

Ø  Collins Archie Pearce Production

Ø  Love is the answer

Ø  Mysterious Wedding Planner

Ø  Banjul My Love

5 Best Comedy Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Wax Media

Ø  Gamstar Movie Production

Ø  Kitabu Comedy

Ø  The Long Man

Ø  San Pour San

PERFORMING ARTS CATEGORY

NO. CATEGORY PRODUCTION HOUSE NOMINEES FILM
6 Best Leading Male Actor Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Collins Archie Pearce Production

Ø  Kitabu Fatty

Ø  Sherifo Kanuteh

Ø  Collins Archie Pearce

ü  Sariba

ü  My Boss

ü  Banjul My Love

7 Best Leading Female Actress Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  Shalom Production

Ø  Dadou Jawara

Ø  Banna Sibi

Ø  Ola T. Johnson

ü  Sariba

ü  Love is the answer

ü  Joko Boku Tok

8 Best Supporting Male Actor Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  T-Plus Production

Ø  Femi Nosa James

Ø  Kitabu Fatty

Ø  Modou Musa Ceesay

ü  Love is the answer

ü  My Boss

ü  My Gambian Holiday

9 Best Supporting Female Actress Ø  Princess Production

Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

 

Ø  Jatou Mbowe

Ø  Yamu Gidang

Ø  Kadijatou Jallow

 

ü  Mysterious Wedding Planner

ü  Love is the answer

ü  Sariba

PRODUCTION CATEGORY

NO. CATEGORY PRODUCTION HOUSE NOMINEES FILM
10 Best Director  

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  Princess Production

 

Ø  Shiekh O. Sawaneh

Ø  Babucarr Zaidi Jallow

Ø  Afe Olumowe

 

ü  Sariba

ü  Love is the answer

ü  Mysterious Wedding Planner

 

11 Best Hair/Makeup Artist Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Princess Production

Ø  Andrea Akyea

Ø  Andrea Akyea

Ø  Fatisha

ü  Sariba

ü  Nakor

ü  Mysterious Wedding Planner

12 Best Costumier Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Shalom Production

Ø  Shiekh O. Sawaneh

Ø  Shiekh O. Sawaneh

Ø  Oladin Gabisi

ü  Sariba

ü  Nakor

ü  Joko Boku Tok

13 Best Visual Effects Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  Princess Production

Ø  Shalom Production

Ø  Abel Madu

Ø  Studio 300

Ø  Alex Vine

ü  Love is the answer

ü  Mysterious Wedding Planner

ü  Joko Boku Tok

14 Best Sound Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Shalom Production

Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  State of Mic

Ø  G. Stars

Ø  Ayisatu Ayegbo

ü  Sariba

ü  Joko Boku Tok

ü  Love is the answer

15 Best Editor Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  Gam-Sie Media

Ø  Pa Ebou Sosseh

Ø  Abel Madu

Ø  Yusuf Kanesie

ü  Sariba

ü  Love is the answer

ü  Tashi

16 Best Picture Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Fandema Theatre&Film Production

Ø  Gallywood House of Entertainment

Ø  State of Mic

Ø  State of Mic

Ø  Abel Madu

ü  Sariba

ü  Nakor

ü  Love is the answer

 

Special Movie Awards {SMA 2017}

Special Movie Awards SMA 2017 Second edition to be held on the 30th of September  in The Gambia. We are pleased to inform you of the successful completion of submission for the SMA 2017 Awards. Submission closed on Monday 31st July and 46 films were submitted by 30 film production houses in The Gambia, Nigeria and Sierraleone. Where in 31 films in total were submitted in The Gambia, 10 films from Sierraleone and 5 films from Nigeria. Movie screening is on as the Jury retreat commenced on Wednesday August 2nd 2017. After a week long screening by the Jury, nominees will be released based on the films submitted. The Production Houses, Submissions and  Categories are as follows:

NATIONAL ENTRIES
FEATURE FILMS
No. PRODUCTION NAME FILM TITLE FILM GENRE RUN TIME

Hr/Min/Sec

PRODUCER
1 Hero Stars Movie Production ·         Feel my Pain Drama 00.56.43 Mustapha S. Kamara
2 Collins Archie Pearce ·         Banjul My Love Drama 01.32.43 Collins Archie Pearce
3 Pan African Theatre/Film Production ·         Kadijah Drama 01.43.20 Aishatu Jallow
4 Mount of Olives ·         Possessed Child Drama 00.02.28 Blessing Etchie
5 G-Empire Films ·         Kora Kids

·         Pain of sorrow

Drama 01.07.17

01.51.30

Bakary Sonko
6 T- Plus Production ·         My Gambian Holiday 1

·         My Gambian Holiday 2

Drama 01.00.17

01.00.33

T- Plus
7 Supdeee  Movies ·         Beyond Greed Drama 1.49.04 Desmond Finney
8 Gallywood House of Entertainment ·         Love is the answer Drama 01.52.53 Gallywood House of Entertainment
9 Princess Production ·         Mysterious Wedding Planner Drama 01.20.00 Princess Shyngle
10 Trustars Production ·         Back to the Land 1

·         Back to the Land 2

·         A Day for the Wicked (SCREENER COPY)

Drama 00.58.02

00.42.26

00.38.30

Temple Chinomso Iheanacho

Temple Chinomso Iheanacho

Linda Eghodaghie/ Franklin Adim

11 Gamsie Productions ·         Tashi Drama 01.23.10 Mariama Kombo
12 Climax Entertainment Production ·         Who wants to be a  Millionaire Drama 01.39.41 Ikechukwu Ukoha
13 Gamstars Movie Production ·         The Great Big Tree Kingdom Drama 01.48.48 Pa Modou Cham
No. of Production Houses= 13

No. of Films Submitted= 15

SHORT FILMS
No. PRODUCTION NAME FILM TITLE FILM GENRE RUN TIME

Hr/Min/Sec

PRODUCER
1 Climax Entertainment Production ·         Holy Baby Girl Short 00.24.50 Ikechukwu Ukoha
2 GAP MEDIA ·         Adam and Eve Short 00.22.41 Collins Banks Ajayi
3 Trustars Production ·         Respect my Feeling Short 00.44.28 Franklin Adim/ Ebrima Ceesay
4 State of Films Media ·         My Mistake Short 00.29.48 Seray Dainkeh
No. of Production Houses= 4

No. of Films Submitted= 4

DOCUMENTARY FILMS
No. PRODUCTION NAME FILM TITLE FILM GENRE RUN TIME

Hr/Min/Sec

PRODUCER
1 Mohamed Fofana My story Documentary 00.43.14 Mohamed Fofana
2 Wax Media 30,000 Litres Documentary 00.10.28 Wax Media
No. of Production Houses= 2

No. of Films Submitted= 2

INDIGENOUS FILMS
No. PRODUCTION NAME FILM TITLE FILM GENRE RUN TIME

Hr/Min/Sec

PRODUCER
1 Fandema Theatre/ Film Production ·         My Boss Indigenous 00.35.31 Shiekh Omar Sawaneh
2 Fandema Theatre/ Film Production ·         Sariba Indigenous 00.28.58 Shiekh Omar Sawaneh
3 Fandema Theatre/ Film Production ·         Nako Indigenous 00.29.41 Shiekh Omar Sawaneh
4 Shalom Productions ·         Joko Boku Talk Indigenous 01.14.56 Ola T. Johnson
No. of Production Houses= 2

No. of Films Submitted= 4

COMEDY FILMS
No. PRODUCTION NAME FILM TITLE FILM GENRE RUN TIME

Hr/Min/Sec

PRODUCER
1 Climax Entertainment Production ·         Who wants to be a  Millionaire Comedy 01.39.41 Ikechukwu
2 Sissohor Production ·         Kolo World Comedy Comedy 00.17.40 Mohamed Sisssohor
3 Trustars Production/ Lekmedia Filmworks ·         Funny Identities Comedy 00.29.12 Franklin Adim/ Olamilekan Idowu
4 Fandema Theatre Group ·         Kitabu Comedy Comedy 00.24.52 Kitabu Fatty
5 Wax Media ·         The Long Man Comedy 00.04.52 Wax Media
6 Buka Jeff Drama Group ·         Comedy San pour San Comedy 00.31.53 Pa  Modou Cham
No. of Production Houses= 6

No. of Films Submitted= 6

TOTAL NUMBER OF FILMS SUBMITTED= 31 Films
INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES

(SIERRALEONE)

NO. PRODUCTION NAME FILM TITLE FILM GENRE RUN TIME

Hr/Min/Sec

PRODUCER
1 Premier Media Films ·         Beauty Curse Drama 01.06.21 Sheku M. Sheriff
2 Premier Media Films ·         Dagadi Drama 01.04.22 Sheku M. Sheriff
3 New Life Entertainment ·         Tears of an Orphan Drama 01.42.21 Lamin Jalloh
4 Destiny Movie Stars Production ·         Desperate Journey Drama 02.11.31 Amara Lugbou Kamara
5 UK Movies ·         Angel of Relief Drama 01.04.09 Umaru Kamara (UK)
6 Sierra Pictures ·         Bitter Experience Drama 02.41.48 Idrissa Jalloh
7 Sierra Pictures ·         Hannah Drama 00.21.32 Idrissa Jalloh
8 Kanji Movie Production ·         The Earth Drama 01.56.57 Marie Smith (Miss Smith)
9 Supdeee Movies ·         Mobile Lovaz Comedy Desmond B. Finney
10 Supdeee Movies ·         Zymat Drama Desmond B. Finney
No. of Production Houses= 7

No. of Films Submitted= 10

 

 

NO. NATIONAL PRODUCTION HOUSE
1 Hero Stars Movie Production
2 Climax Entertainment Production
3 Trustars Production/ Lekmedia Filmworks
4 Mount of Olives Film
5 WAX Media
6 Sissohor Production
7 State of Films Production
8 Collins Archie Pearce
9 Pan African Theatre/Film Production
10 G-Empire Films
11 T- Plus Production
12 Supdeee  Movies
13 Gallywood House of Entertainment
14 Princess Production
15 Gamsie Productions
16 Gamstars Movie Production
17 Mohamed Fofana-  Independent Film Maker
18 GAP Media
19 Fandema Theatre/ Film Production
20 Shalom Productions
21 Buka Jeff Drama Group
  INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION HOUSES
SIERRALEONE
22 Premier Media Films
23 Kanji Movie Production
24 New Life Entertainment
25 Destiny Movie Stars Production
26 UK Movies
27 Supdeee Movies
28 Sierra Pictures

 

 

SPECIAL MOVIE AWARDS 2017 CATEGORIES

 

PERFORMING ARTS  CATEGORY

  • Best Leading Male Actor
  • Best Leading Female Actress
  • Best Supporting Male Actor
  • Best Supporting Female Actress

PRODUCTION CATEGORY

  • Best Hair/Makeup Artist
  • Best Customier
  • Best Sound
  • Best Editor
  • Best Visual Effects
  • Best Picture
  • Best Documentary
  • Best Indigenous Film
  • Best Short Film
  • Best Feature Film
  • Best Comedy (Introducing)
  • Best Story/ Screenplay (Introducing)
  • Best Director

 

SPECIAL MOVIE AWARDS (SMA 2017) CO-HOST MERCY ALEXANDER ARRIVES BANJUL, THE GAMBIA

 

On the 15th of July the (SMA) committee received Mercy Alexander the co-host for this year’s Special Movie Awards alongside Lt Col MS Adamu, Commander Nigerian Contingent Ecomig in The Gambia at the Banjul International Airport Yundum.

Special Movie Awards SMA 2017 that will hold on September 30th tentatively in a prestigious location here in The Gambia is an initiative geared towards the common good of film making and film makers in The Gambia as well as Actors and Actresses.

Special Movie Awards first edition was a great success as the event was graced by Ministers, Heads of Institutions, Members of diplomatic corps, Film Makers, Actors and Actresses, Traditional Rulers and Religious leaders. Over thirty Film makers in the Gambia participated and submitted thirty seven films which were screened by a panel of Independent Jury for nominations and awards. Fifteen Best Awards and Ten Honorary Awards was announced on the night of the event (Award night) last September 2016 at Coco Ocean Resort and Spa.

Our Special guest all the way from Nigeria, The Host of D’ Gallery TV Show, Mercy Alexander. She is the founder and host of D’ Gallery TV Show which is a 30 minutes motivational and inspirational television talk show aired every Saturday on the NTA and MITV UHF43, Channel 225 on DSTV, 94 on Gotv and 119 on startimes.

The program dwells on Interviews, Documentaries, Education, Politics, Entertainment event and culture related activities. The show is deliberately designed to concisely project individual lifetime achievements so as to deeply and permanently imprint their footprints in the sands on time.

We will like to specially thank His Excellency Adama Barrow the president of the republic of The Gambia and the ministry of Culture and tourism for supporting and endorsing this event.

Thanks to National Centre for Art and Culture, Media, FPAG and other films associations for their support.

      

 

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