Makemation, Africa’s first feature film focused on artificial intelligence, is set to break new ground with its eagerly awaited global release in Lagos, Nigeria, this Easter.
This groundbreaking production has already captured worldwide attention, debuting with a teaser at the 2024 Global AI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, holding a private viewing at Kenya Innovation Week 2024, and hosting an exclusive screening at the U.S. Consul General’s residence in Lagos before the Global Inclusivity and AI Africa Conference.
Nigerian audiences will be the first to experience its full cinematic debut when it premieres in theaters nationwide on April 18, 2025.
The film will then spread to other African nations, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East in May 2025.
Celebrating African Creativity and Technological Progress
Makemation brings together Nollywood’s top stars, tech experts, public officials, and rising social media influencers into a four-quadrant family drama.
It blends pop culture, research, and AI into an exciting and comedic adventure. This coming-of-age film mixes emotion, thought-provoking themes, and humor to highlight how young Africans are harnessing cutting-edge technology to solve some of the continent’s biggest challenges.
A Global Cinematic Experience Redefining Africa’s Future
Makemation goes beyond being just a film; it serves as a movement designed to spark conversations, drive policy changes, and motivate young people—students, teachers, and parents—to explore the transformative power of AI and the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution.
As Gen Z and Gen Alpha shape the future, Nigeria and Africa stand at the forefront of a unique opportunity to lead the global digital revolution.
Through this film, we highlight the fusion of Nigeria’s creative and digital economies, blending ambition with tradition, while co-creating AI tools that benefit humanity,” says Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, the AI for Development expert and global thought leader behind Makemation. Directed by the award-winning filmmaker Michael “AMA PSALMIST” Akinrogunde, the film embodies this vision.
Africa’s Groundbreaking AI Film Revolution
Produced by Rise Interactive Studios and Rise Networks, two visionary organizations dedicated to highlighting Africa’s innovative potential, Makemation sends a bold message: the future has already arrived in Africa, and Nigeria’s youth will drive the technological transformation reshaping the world.
The film also advocates for greater access to technology, the inclusion of underserved communities, and the creation of equitable healthcare solutions driven by local innovation.
Celebrating African Creativity and Technological Progress
Makemation dazzles with its exceptional storytelling, original score, bold production design, humor, and thought-provoking themes.
Crafted to resonate with audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs, the film seamlessly merges entertainment with education.
As it prepares for its global release, Makemation invites viewers to embark on a transformative cinematic journey that reimagines Africa’s future through the fusion of art and technology.
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