Lagos Launches Africa’s First AI Feature Film
The film will be in cinemas across Nigeria starting Easter Weekend, April 18, 2025.The Lagos State government has announced the release of Africa’s first Tech/AI-themed feature film, “Makemation”.
A statement by the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday, said the film will be in cinemas across Nigeria starting Easter Weekend, April 18, 2025.
Makemation is Africa’s first feature film that spotlights the fast-rising impact of its youth, especially girls, showcasing how they leverage artificial intelligence and technological innovations to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.
A coming-of-age drama, Makemation is an emotional, thought-provoking, and humorous dive into the life of a young girl from a low-income community in Lagos. Her journey is fraught with twists and turns, but despite the hardships, she is brilliant, determined, and unstoppable.
The film merges entertainment with a universal theme of hope, highlighting how innovation can catalyze change—transforming poverty from an enduring issue into a challenge of the past.We have consistently prioritised the growth of our creative industry and believe that fostering creativity and innovation is crucial for our state’s development.
“By supporting initiatives like this, we aim to promote our talented filmmakers and artists while showcasing technology’s immense potential in storytelling.
“Together, we are building a vibrant creative ecosystem that entertains, drives economic growth, and positions Lagos as a leading hub for the arts in Africa,” he wrote on his X handle.
Starring Nollywood actors Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tony Umez, Shaffy Bello, Ibrahim Chatta, Toyin Afolayan, and Ali Nuhu, Makemation examines the intersection of human experience and artificial intelligence.