It has been hailed by many as a great source of inspiration for thousands of young Gambians needing the self-confidence and determination to stay at home[21] The movie can be a great source of inspiration and guidance for youths.[22] with soundtracks that exude the beauty and depth of Gambia’s cultural heritage.[23] Their key players lined up for the Special Movie Awards (SMA) 2018 award night held at Djembe Beach.[24] Monica Davies won the award for Best Female Actor for her role in Jangi Jollof, while the Best Screenplay award went to the author of the book “Jangi Jollof” that inspired the script that became the movie of the same title.[25]