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.
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.
“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.
