Dr. Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay (FJC), the former speaker of the National Assembly, was one of the four people that were selected for the 2015 African Network Television Legends Awards. She is the first Gambian woman to bag the prestigious award.

Below is the press release from ANTV, Africa’s first global TV network based in America.

African Network Television (ANTV) announces a successful multi nation’s launching ceremony of its network on August 2015 at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, University of Florida, in Gainesville Florida, United States. The event that was described as the first of its kind; one of the largest African event in Florida that involved people of African descent representing over 25 countries.

Congratulations to 2015 Legends Award Recipient;

ANTV Legends are distinguished individuals who have made astounding impact on Africa and on people of African descent.

They are role models, compassionate global leaders, humanitarians, agent of peace, and they are at forefront of development in Africa. ANTV legends have footprints on the bridge that leads current Africa to "New Africa"

Her Excellency, Ambassador, Dr. Erieka Bennett

Head of Mission, African Union (AU) African Diaspora Forum

Emmanuel Y. Voado, MD. Neurosurgeon

Founder, Cosmopolitan Aid Foundation

Hon. Dr. Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay, Former National Speaker –The Gambia Assembly

Founder, Family Rights Advancement and Protection (FRAP)

Nana Mrs. Rita Marley D.O., Queen of Reggae

Founder: Rita Marley Foundation, Chair: Bob Marley Foundation

About ANTV:

At African Network Television (ANTV), My Africa is Your Africa! ANTV is Africa’s first global TV network, the only place for reaching all people of African descent from around the world.