Nollywood is making history with Makemation, Africa’s first feature film centered on artificial intelligence. This pioneering project has already captured global attention, with teaser screenings at prestigious venues such as the 2024 Global AI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The film has also been showcased at the 2024 Kenya Innovation Week and received an exclusive screening at the U.S. Consul General’s residence in Lagos, building momentum ahead of the Global Inclusivity and AI Africa Conference.
Regarding the project, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, an AI for Development expert and producer, described Makemation as “more than just a film; it is a movement.”
“We want to spark conversations, drive policy changes, and engage young minds—students, teachers, parents—on the transformative power of AI and the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution. As Gen Zs and Gen Alphas shape the future, this is Nigeria and Africa’s moment to take the lead in the global digital revolution,” Akerele-Ogunsiji said.
“Through this film, we invite the world to see the intersection of Nigeria’s creative and digital economies through our ambitions and traditions – and co-create the best of AI tools that will serve the interest of humanity.”
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