he Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has introduced Makemation, the continent’s first feature film driven by artificial intelligence.
Produced by human development expert Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, the feature film is set to make its theatrical debut in Lagos on April 18.
Speaking at the unveiling event in Marina, Sanwo-Olu lauded the film’s creative team, emphasizing the state’s commitment to fostering innovation in the entertainment sector.
“This production highlights the power of collaboration,” Sanwo-Olu said. “We need more partnerships like this. Our role as a government is to enable and create platforms for creatives to excel.”
The governor restated his administration’s ongoing investment in infrastructure to support Lagos’ creative economy, positioning the city as a hub for digital and artistic talent.
The feature film plot
Akerele-Ogunsiji, the film’s producer, described Makemation as an exploration of AI’s impact on society, touching on themes of STEM education, financial literacy, and gender equality.
“Viewers will see young people designing AI-powered bras capable of detecting breast cancer,” Akerele-Ogunsiji said. “We must move beyond being mere consumers of technology and start building our own innovations.”
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