Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide SanwoOlu, has unveiled Africa’s first feature film on Artificial Intelligence, titled Makemation.
The unveiling reinforces the states position as tech, entertainment and arts epicenter of Africa. Makemation, directed by human development expert, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji is first of its kind in Africa as a feature film to be powered by Artificial Intelligence.
The Governor, while speaking at Lagos House, Marina where the unveiling took place, stated that the event reaffirmed his government’s commitment to investing in essential infrastructure enabling the creative sector to thrive.
Sanwo-Olu lauded the crew and cast of Makemation and other creatives at the event and assured them of his administration’s willingness to collaborate on transformative ideas that project and develop the state’s creative industry.
While noting that the movie and entertainment is the most innovative industry, he urged creatives across the state to always consider the Lagos State Government as “a partner in shaping the future we all desire .”
He disclosed that Makemation will make its cinematic debut in Lagos on Friday, April 18, adding: “This production highlights the power of collaboration. We need more partnerships like this.
Our role is to enable and create platforms for you to excel. Producer Akerele-Ogunsiji said the film explores themes such as STEM education, digital skills, financial literacy, and gender equality.
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