This Easter, something revolutionary is unfolding in Nigeria’s cultural and technological landscape and it’s not a policy announcement or a product launch—it’s a movie. But not just any movie. “MAKEMATION”, Africa’s first Artificial Intelligence feature film, is set to make its official cinematic debut in Lagos on April 18, 2025, with ripple effects already anticipated across continents. Ahead of the cinematic debut, the GenZ tech-themed futuristic premiere for families will be held on April 16 also in Lagos.
From the buzz it’s generated, Makemation is far more than just a film—it’s a cultural moment. It’s a bold, visionary project that challenges how we think about African cinema, youth innovation, and the future of technology on the continent. Even before hitting cinemas, Makemation has been busy making headlines. Its teaser screening at the 2024 Global AI Summit in Riyadh, a special viewing during the Kenya Innovation Week, an exclusive screening at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in Lagos and the UN high-level delegates and HRM Princess Victoria of Sweden viewing on April 9, 2025, shows just how seriously the world is beginning to take African tech storytelling.
These aren’t just publicity stops—they signal recognition of Africa’s growing influence in global tech dialogue. Now, Nigerians will be the first to watch the full cinematic experience before the film makes its way across the African continent, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East starting May 2025.
Makemation is not your typical Nollywood drama, nor is it a techno-thriller trying to mimic Hollywood tropes. It exists in its own league—a rare four-quadrant family drama that mixes humour, emotion, education, and innovation. The cast is a cocktail of Nollywood’s best-known stars, rising social media influencers, real-life tech experts, and even public officials. It’s a film where pop culture meets policy, comedy meets coding, and Lagos luxury meets riverine rural grit. In a word, Makemation is Nigeria.
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