Makemation, a Nigerian-produced film about dreams, technology, and determination, made an impressive debut at the local box office, grossing ₦32.9 million in its first run time at cinemas.
According to data reports seen by Nairametrics, the film earned ₦21.5 million between Friday and Sunday and rose to a cumulative total of ₦32,904,475 by Monday, according to figures released.
Directed by Michael Akinrogunde and produced by Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji under Rise Interactive Studios, Makemation is being tagged as a landmark in African cinema.
It is the first film from the continent to center its narrative on Artificial Intelligence (AI), weaving the complex subject into a compelling and emotional story of youth resilience and technological empowerment.
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