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SPECIAL MOVIE AWARDS (SMA) TO PRESENT TROPHIES TO 2025 WINNERS IN FREETOWN CEREMONY
Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Special Movie Awards (SMA) 2025 organizing committee, in collaboration with AYV Media Empire, is proud to announce the official presentation of awards to this year’s winners, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The ceremony will be held at the AYV Headquarters, Wesley Street, Tower Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
This formal gathering will bring together celebrated filmmakers, actors, producers, and key stakeholders in the African film industry to personally receive their accolades. The Special Movie Awards recognize excellence in film and celebrate the powerful stories shaping the African narrative.
Honorees and Winning Productions:
|
S/N |
PRODUCTION COMPANY |
MOVIE TITLE |
COUNTRY |
CATEGORIES |
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1. |
Basic Movies Production / Dora’s Picture |
Myth of the Gods
|
Best Costumier |
Abass Kabia
|
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2. |
Basic Movies Production / Dora’s Picture |
Myth of the Gods
|
Best Visual Effects |
Alie B. Sesay (Basic) |
|
3. |
Basic Movies Production / Dora’s Picture |
Myth of the Gods
|
Best Indigenous Film |
Augusta Dora Tucker |
|
4. |
African Homes Entertainment
|
Never Enough |
Best Regional Film
|
Emmanuel V Moriba |
|
5. |
African Homes Entertainment
|
Never Enough |
Best Supporting Male Actor |
CHRIS COOKSON (FYNFACE)
|
|
6. |
Sammico Planet Movies |
Insurmountable |
Best Director |
General Bah
|
|
7. |
Sammico Planet Movies |
Insurmountable |
Best Editor |
General Bah
|
|
8. |
Sammico Planet Movies |
Insurmountable |
Best Feature Film
|
General Bah |
|
9. |
Sammico Planet Movies |
Insurmountable |
Best Leading Male Actor |
Marklaw Penant Bangura |
|
10. |
Sammico Planet Movies |
Insurmountable |
Best Leading Female Actor |
Isata Faith Bangura
|
|
11. |
Sammico Planet Movies |
Insurmountable |
Best Supporting Female Actor |
Gladys Conteh
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Other Awards:
SMA – Best Diaspora Actor- Sydney Franky Boyle Feury
This presentation ceremony will serve not only as a moment of recognition but also as a spotlight on Sierra Leone’s immense contribution to African cinema.
The public, members of the media, and industry stakeholders are invited to attend and show support for the country’s vibrant film community.
For media inquiries or more information, please contact:
Email: info@afrinitypro.com
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Contact: +2347064547500
Discover the Beauty and Resilience of Sierra Leone!
The name “Sierra Leone” means “Lion Mountains,” given by Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra in the 15th century, inspired by the majestic hills surrounding Freetown’s harbor — one of the largest natural harbors in the world! Beyond its natural beauty, Sierra Leone is rich in resources like diamonds, gold, and bauxite. It’s a testament to the country’s enduring wealth despite challenges. From the lush Gola Forest Reserves to the towering Loma Mountains, Sierra Leone boasts stunning biodiversity, including rare species like pygmy hippos and chimpanzees. The nation has risen from the ashes of civil strife with remarkable resilience, rebuilding its infrastructure and fostering peace and reconciliation.
Whether exploring its tropical climate, savoring local delicacies, or meeting its warm and diverse people, Sierra Leone offers an unforgettable experience.
Tag a friend you’d love to visit Sierra Leone with, and let’s celebrate this incredible gem of Africa together! 
President Swears in a New Attorney-General
Yesterday, at a significant moment for the nation’s justice sector, the president presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Alpha Sesay Esq., the new attorney general and minister of justice.
During the ceremony, the President congratulated Mr. Sesay on assuming this critical role and emphasized the need to accelerate ongoing legislative and Justice reforms. The President highlighted the importance of these reforms in strengthening the rule of law, ensuring equitable access to justice, and enhancing public trust in the legal system.
This appointment marks a renewed commitment to improving the nation’s judicial framework and advancing meaningful legislative progress. As Alpha Sesay Esq. takes on this vital position, many are hopeful for the transformative impact his leadership will bring to the Justice Sector.
Stay tuned for updates on other national developments!
President Bio Announces Major Partnership with US to Transform Sierra Leone’s Energy Sector
President Bio Discusses Partnership with US Millennium Challenge Corporation
Freetown, Sierra Leone – This afternoon, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio spoke with Alice Albright, the CEO of the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The call highlighted the strong partnership between the MCC, the US Government, and the people of Sierra Leone.
President Bio emphasized his administration’s commitment to strengthening democracy and promoting economic development. He expressed enthusiasm for the recently approved Compact by the MCC Board, which is key to the government’s plan to reform the energy sector.
“We look forward to starting the implementation of the Compact,” President Bio said, underscoring the importance of this initiative for Sierra Leone’s future.
ECsalone counting of votes have commenced in stations across the country
country in the presence of accredited party agents & observers after all those in the queues at 5pm where allowed to vote in stations that experienced delay in opening
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Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone
#SIERRALEONEDECIDE2023 ELECTION UPDATE
Voters in Kono districtHis Excellency the President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio and the Executive of the SLPP in the township of Mattru Jong Chiefdom Bonthe District.
His Excellency the President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, the First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio and the Executive of the SLPP in the township of Mattru Jong Chiefdom Bonthe District.
ROSE HAWA MARAH WINS THE MAIDEN SALONE CULTURE ALIVE
Rose Hawa Marah won the first-ever Reality Tv Show “Salone Culture Alive” hosted in Makeni and went home with the Fifty Million Leones Star Prize for being the standard performer throughout the show.
Sierra Leone’s first couple to tie the knot… again
Wedding bells will ring in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, on Friday as President Julius Maada Bio waits for his lady love to walk down the aisle.
President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio will be exchanging their vows again in a Catholic Church.
The couple were married in a civil ceremony in the UK seven years ago, before the former army general became president.
The first lady is Muslim but such mixed faith marriages are common in the country.
Reporter Umaru Fofana said that the president’s ex-wife claimed to have wedded him before a Catholic priest in the east of the country, but that the marriage register in the church does not have any such record.
Friday’s wedding has been a big topic of discussion on social media in the country.
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! 9.2 Million Pre-Registered Sim Cards to be Blacklisted – Communications Minister
Following the short term performance target set for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami FNCS, FBCS, FIIM to bring to an end the issue of sales of pre-registered and partially-registered sim cards, preliminary investigation have revealed that over 9 Million of such sim cards are in circulation.
It is on this backdrop that the Honourable Minister, Dr Pantami directed the Telecom Regulators, NCC to block the culprits until the users present themselves.
The Minister made this disclosure today while addressing the Executive Councils of both the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), who paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry’s Headquarters, Abuja.
The Professional Bodies were at the Ministry to Congratulate the Honourable Minister on his appointment and also pledged their 100% support to move Nigeria’s ICT Sector forward.
Pantami also admonished the positive contributions stakeholders in the ICT sector are playing which has resulted in ICT surpassing Oil and Gas in contributions to the Nations Gross Domestics Product (GDP).
“I am here with a clear vision to promote Nigeria’s ICT sector and move her to the Next Level”, he concluded.
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