Africa’s First AI-Themed Feature Film, Makemation, Set For Global Release (Leadership)

Makemation, the first feature film from Africa centred on artificial intelligence, is poised to make history as it prepares for its highly anticipated global release in Lagos, Nigeria, this Easter.

Now, Nigerian audiences will be the first to experience its full cinematic debut following its nationwide release on 18th April 2025, with an international rollout across other African countries, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East set for May 2025.

Featuring an unconventional and exciting mix of Nollywood’s brightest stars, tech industry experts, public officials, and emerging talents from the social media sphere, Makemation is a four-quadrant family drama that distinctively blends pop culture, research, and AI into a high-tension, inspiring, and comedic masterpiece. This coming-of-age film takes audiences on an emotional, thought-provoking, and humorous journey, highlighting how young Africans are harnessing world-class technology to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.

Produced by a talented and dynamic team of young creatives, many in their 20s and 30s, Makemation goes beyond mere entertainment to explore critical themes such as STEM education, digital skills, financial literacy, and gender equality.

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