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GCCI Press Briefing On The Border Closure Between Senegal And The Gambia
Afrinity Productions attended a press briefing at the Gambia Chamber of Commerce (GCCI) on Friday 26th of February 2016 at their head office.
The main aim of the press briefing was to clarify the issues of the border closure between The Gambia and Senegal.
The chief executive officer of GCCI Mr Alieu Secka and his members expressed his concern over the situation as GCCI represent the voice of businesses in the Gambia. The closing of the border is affecting business both large and small, including local traders. GCCI contacted the Dakar chamber of commerce, Ziguinchor chamber of commerce and TANGO in the Gambia but still nothing is clearly confirmed.
Mr Alieu Secka and the president Mr. Mohammed Jagana visited the border between the Gambia and Senegal. The Senegalese authorities decided to introduce processing of all the transit documentation in Dakar instead of at the border, which causes long delays at all the border posts.
It can take up to seven days to get the authorization.
Questions raised by different media houses like daily observer, foroyaa newspaper, eye-Africa TV , standard newspaper , point newspaper etc were answered by the Mr Aliu Secka.
GCCI is doing its part to help resolve the situation and joining hands 
with the ministry of trade to come up with a possible solution in the shortest timeframe. Amongst those present were Mrs Beatrice Mboge and Mrs Sarata Conateh
Reported by Binta Janneh, Ayisatu Aiyegbo and filmed/edited by Orukpe Adams
April 23rd 2016 Is Now The New Date Sheduled For The Premiere Of The Most Talked About Wedding Planner Movie In The Gambia
The Movie “The Mysterious Wedding Planner” Directed by Afe Olumowe, written and produced by Ghanaian Based Gambian Actress Princess Shyngle.
Starring herself and Gollywood Actor John Dumelo and Nollywood Actress Ebube Nwagbo shot in the Gambia from the 7thof January2016 is scheduled to be premiered in The Gambia on Saturday 23th of April 2016 at The Prestigious Paradise Suit Hotel, Senegambia.
The movie “The Mysterious Wedding Planner” revolves around two couples Lamin and Haddy who fell head over heels for each other, and planned to get married, their plans were interrupted by Rachael who was interested in Lamin’s money and personality, she plotted a plan together with her sister Ramou and her mother miss marry to kill Haddy in other for her to execute her evil plans.Upon believing Haddy is dead after attempting to murder her, she lied to lamin that she was pregnant for him in other to get him to marry her, Haddy whowas an undercover wedding planner Jojo together with her friend Joanna plan on how to prove Rachael, Ramou and Miss Mary’s mi
schievous plans on the wedding day of lamin and Rachael.Even though the two couples where separated, lamin upon meeting their wedding planner Jojo who he believes is Haddy, he still feels what he feels for her even though believed to be died. See how the story goes on the day of the planned wedding.
Come one, come all to join watch this cinema movie as it is the most talked about and best anticipated African movie in 2016.
God’s Will Movie Premiered On The 14th Of February 2016
The premiere was a success on Sunday; a lot of important personalities were present to grace the occasion.
Different performances were done by a comedian Saidou Plastic and music performances by Daniel Koroma, Brainstorm, Swag Mansakunda and Black Sammy. Red carpet interview was done and the show was anchored by Director Frank Adim and Isatu M. Bokum. Afrinity production was in charge of the coverage of the show together with the media company Eye Africa.
General appreciation
A very big thank you goes to Mr. Wilfred Adams and his Afrinity team, Mr. Tony Ozue and his Love connection team. Not Forgetting Mr. Ndow who single handedly made it possible for the occasion to take place at the venue joint officer’s mess. A special thanks goes to Eye Africa for taking live coverage of the show together with Christopher Orukpe Adams from Afrinity team. An uncountable Appreciation goes to everyone who relentlessly partake in making the show a success.
A hand full of thanks stretches out to Juzty Entertainment who fully entertained the show with beautiful music. Special thanks to Manding Morry Entertainment for their support. It would not be fair enough if we do not thank the entire cast and crew of the movie God’s Will that steers down to Isatu M. Bokum, Binta Janneh, Daniel Okorie, Fatoumata Jarju, Ayisatu Aiyegbo, Daniel Koroma, Christopher Orukpe Adams, Wilfred Adams, Abel Madu, Andrea and every single person that contributed in making the movie a success..
On behalf of the entire Afrinity and Love connection team we say a very big thank you to everyone who made time out of their busy schedule to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with us.
Couple’s Connect Collaborates With Love Connection To Present Valentine Special On Valentines Day 2016
Couples Connect is a program propounded by Afrinity Productions to vividly look at our society today which reveals a broken family system and gross lack of love because our attention has drifted from core family values to the hustle for money all to make ends meet.
This trend, orchestrate a huge gap; a total disconnect of love and affection and thereby destroying the warm African family values, love and happiness a true African family should enjoy. Love connection joins Afrinity Productions to celebrate love on the 14th of February 2016 at Joint officer’s mess. This is a red carpet event featuring movie premiere, Comedy, Dance, Music and different performances by young youths. If there is any place to be, let it be at officers mess this Sunday on the 14th of February 2016.
It becomes of essence to relax, laugh, dance and meet personalities & celebrities whose experiences could reignite our love for our partner and rejuvenate a dying marriage in an atmosphere of fun. Thereby leaving behind our stress and fears; and take up a life of happiness and hope for a better tomorrow. In this light, we have come up with this unique platform aimed at celebrating couples, help them to know themselves and encourage them to stay in love. Great relationships don’t happen by accident! As a matter of fact, it is not only through relationships but everything in life. Great things don’t happen without great effort. Love is life, do join us to prove that.
Afrinity Production Joined To Celebrate World Cancer Day
On the 4th of February 2016, Afrinity Production joins in celebrating World Cancer Day organized by The First Lady, Her Excellency Zainab Suma Jammeh.
A walking congress hits the Streets of The Capital City of The Gambia, Banjul to support Cancer Survivors to fight against Cancer. “We Can, I Can, Gambia Can” being the logo of the day encourages Cancer survivors to Hope, Fight and Cure.
Cancer also known as malignant tumor is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other oarts of the body. There are over 100 different known cancers that affect humans and in 2012 about 14.1 million new cases of cancer occurred globally which caused about 8.2 million deaths or 14.6% of all human.
High dignitries in The Gambia including The Vice President Her Excellency Isatou Njie Saidy and Ministers together with The Gambia Army, Organizations, Companies, Schools, Foundations etc joins The First Lady for “Cancer walk 2016” in Banjul.
The Most Talked About Wedding Planner Movie As Been Sheduled For Premiere In The Gambia
The Movie “The Mysterious Wedding Planner” Directed by Afe Olumowe, written and produced by Ghanaian Based Gambian Actress Princess Shyngle starring herself and Gollywood Actor John Dumelo and Nollywood Actress Ebube Nwagbo shot in the Gambia from the 7th of January 2016 is scheduled to be premiered in The Gambia on Saturday 30th of April 2016 at The Prestigious Paradise Suit Hotel, Senegambia.
The movie “The Mysterious Wedding Planner” revolves around two couples Lamin and Haddy who fell head over heels for each other, and planned to get married, their plans were interrupted by Rachael who was interested in Lamin’s money and personality, she plotted a plan together with her sister Ramou and her mother miss marry to kill Haddy in other for her to execute her evil plans.
Upon believing Haddy is dead after attempting to murder her, she lied to lamin that she was pregnant for him in other to get him to marry her, Haddy who was an undercover wedding planner Jojo together with her friend Joanna plan on how to prove Rachael, Ramou and Miss Mary’s mischievous plans on the wedding day of lamin and Rachael. Even though the two couples where separated, lamin upon meeting their wedding planner Jojo who he believes is Haddy, he still feels what he feels for her even though believed to be died. See how the story goes on the day of the planned wedding.
Come one, come all to join watch this cinema movie as it is the most talked about and best anticipated African movie in 2016.
I am disappointed, says Baba Dumbuya The Lamin coach
Baba Dumbuya, head coach of Lamin, has said he was disappointed with the performance of his team following their 2-1 defeat to Gunjur in the 2015 super nawettan opening group B tie played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium on Tuesday.
The former Wallidan and U-17 custodian was speaking to reporters shortly after the game.
Coach Dumbuya pointed out that he was really disappointed with the performance of his team, but said “the group is wide open”.
The Lamin coach said they would go back to training and improve on their weaknesses and fight hard in their remaining group matches to fancy their hopes of progressing to the quarterfinals.
He expressed optimism that Lamin would bounce back in their next game against Brufut on Thursday after losing to Gunjur in their opening game and stand in contention for the super nawettan title.
The coach was part of the Lamin zonal team that beat Banjul in the final to clinch their first-ever super nawettan in 2002; then he was playing for Jatta’s FC in the Lamin nawettan.
For his part, the head coach of Gunjur, Dembo F. Touray alias Karl, said he was glad about the performance of his team after their slender 2-1 win over Lamin in their opening group B game.
Coach Touray also stated that his target is to win his group matches and qualify for the quarterfinals and later fight for the super nawettan title.
BOAN 2015 PRESS STATEMENT: Heroine in the midst of Heroes
A Press Statement by the CEO of Platinum Entertainment, Miss OlyinkaFatima Edu, during the unveiling of Belle of African Nations (BOAN) in Gambia on Tuesday 22NDof September, 2015
First and foremost, I thank and appreciate The Executive President of Gambia, his Excellency SHEIKH PROFESSOR ALHAJI DR. YAHYA A.J.J. JAMMEH BABILI MANSA, who obviously has shown his beliefs in women; as reflected in his engagement of a lot of women in his government and for the promotion of Peace, Love, unity and brotherly coexistence among his people, irrespective of their religious backgrounds.
I also appreciate Her Excellency, the Vice President of Gambia,AJA DR. ISATOU NJIE-SAIDY for her good works and for effectively representing the African women in no small measure.Her service through her political career has shown that for sure, women are good administrators in governance.I thank for her support and encouragement despite the short notice.
GENTTLEMEN OF THE PRESS
It is heart-warming to have made it here today. I must confess that since our arrival here in The Gambia, we have been made to feel at home. It is as though we have not left Nigeria; Gambia feels like home away from home. Interestingly, I never realised I had been smiling more until I was reminded that the Gambia is the “Smiling Coast of West Africa”.
I also want to thank the local organising committee for putting this event together. Most importantly, I thank you all for gracing this occasion.
The purpose of our visit to Gambia is unique. Unique in the sense that we have brought to Gambia an experience that is common yet new; a tradition that is familiar yet unfamiliar. In the spirit of brotherhood or sisterhood, Platinum Entertainment Nigeria is organising a Pan-African Beauty Pageant: Belle of African Nations (BOAN). I am tempted to tell you about BOAN straight away, however, it would be inappropriate to do so without first introducing the brain behind this laudable event – Platinum Entertainment.
About Platinum
Platinum Entertainment Nigeria Limited is a Lagos based organisation that started years ago with the aim of giving quality and precise information/services, and combining ideas to match international standards anywhere in the world and become the biggest entertainment house in Africa. Over the years, we have worked on redefining the entertainment industry, thereby reforming it into a marketable brand name, to better communicate with our clients, not just in Nigeria but the world over. With a time-tested team of young, talented and creative minds, we are simply dedicated and trained to serve the public through our unique initiatives.
There is a huge growth in the entertainment industry and hence the need for proper management/structures. We are keen to unveiling our wonderful and unique initiatives to the world through this medium because life would be just too boring and worrisome without entertainment. More so, entertainment has become a voice for universal remedy and today presents itself the most lucrative venture for investments with a global acceptance.
Our vision:
• To contribute to the Nigerian/African economy through quality entertainment
• Be among the biggest entertainment companies in the world with our creative ideas
• Be consistent and
• Be the best at our services.
The BOAN Identity
Africa in her own beauty is exclusively recognized for her fairness in dealings, solidarity, and co-ordination amongst her nations. Various organizations have been established to propel and unify all African countries. Few of these organizations include the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). For example, the CAF Nations’ Cup is believed to come up so as to create continuity in the trend of unity and progress of the continent through sport. BOAN, in this respect, aligns with the goal of unifying Africa. However, BOAN also intends to add the missing link – carrying African women along in the affairs of the continent. Hence, Belle of African Nations can be seen as a unique medium for the socio-cultural unification of Africa.
Belle of African Nations (BOAN) is the first of its kind as a socio-cultural Pan-African Beauty Pageant that aims to identify with the unforgettable legacies of African historicalheroines, publicising their lives, times; struggles, challenges and victoriesto the world through entertainment, in such a way that beauty and brains are modelled to birth the heroines of our time.
The exploits of African Heroines must not lay buried forever. Heroines likeFunmilayoRansome-Kuti, the Woman Activist whose feminism and democratic socialism led to the creation of The Abeokuta Women’s Union (AWU); Queen Ahmose-Nefertari (Co-founder of the glorious 18th century dynasty of KMT- called ”The greatest royal family that ever mounted a throne); Empress Candace of Meroe (Formidable and famous military leader); Nana YaaAsantewa,Queen Amina of Zazzau (Zaria),Margaret Ekpo,Miriam Makeba, Queen Nzinga, Queen Makeda of Sheba, and countless unrecognised others must be remembered and celebrated.
Since we live in societies (Africa) where the feminine gender struggles to gain that global recognition and equality that would reposition and place them at the apex alongside their male counterparts. BOAN is a pedestal that would encourage and motivate girls and ladies alike to look beyond their beauty, unlock their genius through pageantry, thus enabling them toharness their potentials.If the aforementioned heroines could fight against all odds to make their marks in a world dominated by men – with limited accessibility to education – then females of this generation, empowered with numerous advantages such as the social media, technology and other innovative discoveries can replicate and even surpass their golden feats.
BOAN therefore identifies with African historical heroines, upholds their legacies, showcases their symbols of authorities and celebrates their heroic bequeaths. Boan is a bridge between the past, the present and the future. By aligning the present with the past, we hope to produce a beauty queen that epitomizes beauty, brains, passion, honour and heroism like no other; a queen that is brave enough to echo and re-echo the various unheard voices of the African women waiting to be liberated, discovered and empowered.
However, BOAN is not limited to the geographical Africa Space; Africans in diaspora also participate. This is because being African goes beyond the colour of one’s skin – it is a mind-set. For this reason, BOAN is not just an African affair, people from different parts of the globe are also carried along. Africans in diaspora are craving for the commencement of Belle of African Nations.
BOAN is not just a beauty pageant. It looks beyond the conventional pageantry as it captures the essence of artistic beauty. Our ultimate intention is to empower ladies to transform their various societies. We introduce them to the histories of female icons that through their activism made reasonable impacts in male dominated territories. In doing so, we do not just refer them to the pages of history books; we re-enact their stories through different forms of art – Paintings, Plays, Poetry, Music, Documentary and so on. In all this, our belles are not going to be mere observers but active participants. Having said that, every edition of BOAN would be modelled after one female African legend and the symbol closely associated with the legend would be the symbol on the coveted Gold and Diamond Crown.
The 2015 Edition
The 2015 edition of this cross-cultural and historical event will feature rich and robust intercultural exchange, beauty, bravery, intelligence and history, as our innovative queens from across the continent of Africa hit the shores of Lagos, Nigeria. This maiden edition of BOAN is tagged HEROINE IN THE MIDST OF HEROES in a bid to celebrate the uniqueness and heroism of a woman who soared and dominated socio-political territories that were the reserves of men: Madame EfunroyeTinubu. More so, BOAN is poised to rewrite history – taking us back to where the future was. From Lagos, Nigeria, we are projecting something uniquely different from the continent of Africa to the entire world in the history of pageantry. Annually and gradually, the whole of Africa will be re-projected and re-presented to world through BOAN.
The play “Madame Tinubu” by Prof.AkinwunmiIsola will be staged, as we unveil the different sides of a woman linked to the Gelede of her time. The essence of retelling her story is to challenge, inspire, motivate and impact the younger generation of people to standout and affect their worlds irrespective of their backgrounds and social standings. Simply put, we are redefining the conventional outlook of pageantry. Aside from celebrating Madame Tinubu, we will also be celebrating African heroines who distinguished and are distinguishing themselves in their various endeavours – makers and shakers of their world – presenting them with the Heroine in the midst of Heroes awards.
Importantly, we will also be unveiling BELLE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, (BSDI). BSDI is a charitable Non-Governmental Organisation, (Foundation) associated with Belle of African Nations (BOAN). Its sole purpose is to raise funds and carry out various humanitarian projects that would address the social development issues embedded in societies within the member countries of BOAN.
ROTATION OF BOAN AMONG AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Countries across the continent of Africa share certain cultural beliefs, customs and traditions in common. However, most Africans, probably because of the vast cultural heritages of Africa, have not encountered other socio-cultural practises within and outside their societies; they do not even know about most female African historical figures. BOAN was initiated to bridge this gap. Any country that hosts BOAN produces the heroine whose story is retold through documentaries, photography, dramatic re-enactment and other artistic media. Such is the uniqueness of BOAN.
Rotating the hosting of BOAN within all participating countries associated with this project will be an opportunity to strengthen the cord of brotherhood in Africa and unite the ties of her sisterhood. Beyond the shores of Africa, our contestants in the diaspora will have the privilege to tour and experience other African countries and cultures other than theirs. It will enable us to encourage and motivate the younger generation of Africans, teaching them socio-cultural and political lessons from the history of African heroines. This way, every African who is away from home will feel at home in any African countries without that regret we sometimes feel while we roam. That feeling of home is what I have felt here in Gambia since my arrival.
THE GAMBIA AS A TAKE-OFF BASE FOR PARTICIPANTS
The participants from all the African countries at the 2015 edition of BOAN shall congregate in The Gambia, from where they shall take-off to Lagos Nigeria. Our choice of the Gambia as a take-off point was informed by the fact that Gambia, as a nation is, very peaceful. The display of love and affection that have been bestowed on us and the observed lifestyles of the people, which obviously, is a total display of love for one another is what Africa and in short, the whole world needs. Gambia has therefore, become a standard and a model for peaceful coexistence in Africa.
The participants shall arrive The Gambia from their various countries and stay for two days. Within this time, they shall be made to experience the Peace in the country and also be exposed to the various tourist attractions in the country. The message of Peace and Love and brotherly coexistence they shall take back to their countries shall have positive impact in the way of thinking of the citizens of their countries. Similarly, their tourist experiences shall be noised abroad.
However, the Belles’ experiences shall be documented and shown at the main event in Nigeria. This shall be broadcast all around the world.
Thank you, thank you, and thank you once again for your great show of love and hospitality. Long live the Gambia; long live the smiling coast of West Africa. Thanks you!
CEO/ Founder, Platinum Entertainment Nigeria Limited
Olayinka Fatima Edu
Platinum Entertainment sets stage for ‘Belle of African Nations’
Officials of Platinum Entertainment are currently in The Gambia to prepare the stage for the 2015 edition of Belle of African Nations (BOAN).
This was disclosed to journalists yesterday at a press briefing held at the Joint Officers Mess in Kotu.
Belle of African Nations is a Pan-African beauty pageant organised by Platinum Entertainment based in Nigeria.
In her statement to the media, Platinum Entertainment’s CEO Olayinka Fatima Edu said their visit to The Gambia was unique, in the sense that they have brought to The Gambia “an experience that is common yet new, a tradition that is familiar yet unfamiliar”.
“In the spirit of brotherhood or sisterhood, Platinum Entertainment Nigeria is organizing a Pan-African Beauty Pageant: Belle of African Nations (BOAN),” Ms Edu said, whilst giving a brief background of her organization.
Platinum Entertainment Nigeria Limited is a Lagos-based organization that started years ago, with the aim of giving quality and precise information services and combining ideas to match international standard anywhere in the world and become the biggest entertainment house in Africa, Ms Edu added.
“Over the years,” she went on, “we have worked in redefining the entertainment industry, thereby reforming it into a marketable brand name, to better communicate with our clients, not just in Nigeria, but the world over.”
With a time-tested team of young talented and creative minds, Platinum Entertainment crew “are simply dedicated and trained to serve the public” through their unique initiatives.
Ms Olayinka Fatima Edu said there is a huge growth in the entertainment industry, hence the need for proper management/ structures.
“We are keen to unveiling our wonderful and unique initiatives to the world through this medium, because life would be just too boring and worrisome without entertainment,” she remarked, adding that Belle of African Nations is the first of its kind as a socio-cultural Pan-African Beauty Pageant that aims to identify with the unforgettable legacies of African historical heroines, by publicizing their lives, times, struggles, challenges and victories to the world through entertainment, in such a way that “beauty and brains are modeled to birth the heroines of our time”.
The participants from all the African countries at the 2015 edition of BOAN will congregate in The Gambia from where they will take off to Lagos Nigeria, Ms Edu said.
“Our choice of The Gambia as a take-off point was informed by the fact that Gambia, as a nation, is very peaceful,” she added.
Speakers at the press briefing included Binta Janneh and Mr Wilfred Adams, both from Afrinity Productions.
They thanked the team from Nigeria for choosing The Gambia to assemble all the participants from other African countries, before taking off for the event in Nigeria.
Belle of African Nations (BOAN) 2015 Team Arrives The Gambia (Photos)
The Founder/CEO Olayinka Fatima Edu and her Director of Projects, Mr. Peter Akpobasah of The Belle of African Nations (BOAN) arrives the smiling coast of Africa to facilitate publicity on BOAN 2015.
The Gambia, is one of the participating countries at BOAN 2015 which holds in the first week of December, 2015 at Lagos, Nigeria.
Speaking with Afrinity Productions Crew and Victor Nwankpa’s Blog at the Banjul International Airport, The CEO said they are here to meet the people of The Gambia as part of their contestant will be coming from The Gambia in the upcoming BOAN 2015 event in Lagos, Nigeria around first and second week in December.
They are also scheduled to meet the Minister of Culture and Tourism. She said, they wrote to the Vice President of The Gambia before coming whom they said accepted their request of visit.
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