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Just 25 Days to Go!
The excitement is building for the Watford Community Family Fun Day 2025—and we’re only 25 days away from a day filled with laughter, entertainment, and community celebration.
Happening on:
Saturday, 16th August 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: George V Playing Fields, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6PZ
From live music and dance, to kids’ activities, funfair rides, delicious food, and free health services—there’s something for everyone.
It’s free to attend, free to park, and open to all families and communities.
The countdown is on. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to make memories that last.
26 Days to Go — Watford Community Family Fun Day!
The countdown is officially on! In just 26 days, Watford will come alive with music, laughter, and vibrant community spirit at the Watford Community Family Fun Day 2025.
Date: Saturday, 16th August 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: George V Playing Fields, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6PZ
What to expect:
- Live performances from talented local artists and groups
- Funfair rides, inflatables, and kids’ games
- Free health services from the Better Health Bus
- Face painting, arts and crafts
- Food stalls, community exhibitions, raffles, and prizes
- Free entry and parking for all guests
Plus, the first 100 children to arrive will receive free crisps, lollies, and drinks.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbours—it’s going to be a great day out for everyone.
Nigerian Festival UK – Business Meets Culture at the 4th Edition!
At the 4th Nigerian Festival UK held on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, it wasn’t just culture and entertainment—it was also about empowering communities through business and financial inclusion!
📍Themed “Unity in Diversity”, the festival took place at Barking Park, Longbridge Road IG11 8TA, and lived up to its promise with booths, exhibitions, family fun, business showcases, and community engagement all under one colourful sky. 
🎥 Promoted by Afrinity TV — the official Media Partner, helping to amplify voices, connect communities, and bridge the divide. 📡
💬 For more info or sponsorship for next year’s edition:
📞 07903708677 | 07940020459
📧 nigerianfestivaluk@gmail.com
🌐 www.nigerianfestivaluk.org
WATFORD FAMILY FUN DAY IS HERE!
💚👨👩👧👦
📍 Location: George V Playing Fields, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6PZ
📅 Date: 16th August 2025
⏰ FREE Entry | FREE Parking
✨ What’s in store?
Funfair rides, inflatables & bouncy castles
Football, sack races, tug of war & games 🏆
Face painting, arts & crafts 🎨
Food stalls, music, dance & LIVE performances 🎤💃
Raffle, prizes, giveaways & much more!
👨👩👧👦 Bring the whole family for a full day of fun, connection & community joy.
🎟️ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ctwjy
📞 Contact: 07580091836 | 07939432416
📢 Stallholders & businesses are welcome too!
Let’s make memories together at the Watford Community Family Funday!
Promoted by: Afrinity TV
💚 Bridging the divide
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
|
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
Website: www.afrinitypro.com
Contact: +2347064547500
Botswana Set to Host Junior Chess Championship Ahead of African Qualifiers
According to a report by Botswana Gazette, the Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) will hold the 2025 Botswana Junior Chess Championship at the University of Botswana in Gaborone from July 12 to 13.
The event, recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), will serve as a qualifying competition to select Botswana’s representatives for the forthcoming Africa Junior Chess Championship.
Nigerian Festival UK
🇳🇬✨ Get Ready, UK!
The 4th Nigerian Festival UK is here—bigger, better, and more vibrant than ever!
📅 Date: Saturday, July 19th, 2025
🎉 Theme: Unity in Diversity
Celebrating Nigerian culture through music, food, family fun, exhibitions, business, education, and pure vibes!
🎤 Live performances
🍲 Authentic cuisine
🛍️ Cultural exhibitions
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities
📺 Proudly partnered with Afrinity TV – Bridging the Divide
Let’s unite, celebrate, and showcase the beauty of Nigeria in the heart of the UK!
Botswana invests its diamond wealth
Back in 1966, Botswana had just 22 university graduates in the whole country. Fast forward to today, and every child receives free primary and secondary education, with universal healthcare available to all citizens.
This is the powerful story of how one African coun
try found diamonds—and used them not for greed, but for greatness.
While many resource-rich nations fell into poverty and corruption, Botswana made a bold move: they formed an equal partnership with De Beers and reinvested the diamond wealth directly into their people. The impact has been remarkable.
They transformed their literacy rate from near zero to over 90% among adults. Education through secondary school is guaranteed and free, and the government even funds scholarships for top students to study abroad. With diamond revenue, they’ve built more than 300 schools and established a healthcare system that ensures most people live within 15 kilometers of a medical facility.
And it gets even more inspiring—Botswana was the first mining country in the world to offer free HIV treatment to workers, and they later extended it to the entire population.
Today, diamonds fund education, healthcare, scholarships, and national infrastructure. While other countries with similar resources face hardship, Botswana shows what’s possible when leaders put people before profit.
Just imagine the kind of world we’d live in if every resource-rich country followed Botswana’s path.
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.
Nomination SPOTLIGHTS
Best Feature Film
🎞️✨ Spotlight on the top features of 2025!
The nominees for Best Feature Film are:
🎬 Never Enough – by African Homes Entertainment
🎬 Insurmountable – by Honey Vision Entertainment
🎬 Safire – by Awujor Films
💥 Each story, a masterpiece in its own right!
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