Makemation: Nollywood’s First AI-Driven Film Set for April 2025 Cinema Debut
Nollywood is set to make history with Makemation, the industry’s first AI-driven film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Michael Ama Psalmist. The groundbreaking movie, which blends artificial intelligence with compelling storytelling, will premiere in Nigerian cinemas on April 18, 2025, before expanding to theaters across Africa, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East in May.
A Bold Step for Nollywood
More than just a film, Makemation represents a movement at the intersection of technology, storytelling, and social impact. The project has already garnered international attention with teaser screenings at major global events, including the 2024 Global AI Summit in Riyadh, Kenya Innovation Week, and an exclusive screening at the U.S. Consul General’s residence in Lagos.
As the world prepares for the Global Inclusivity and AI Africa Conference, Makemation is placing Nollywood at the forefront of the global conversation on AI and digital transformation.
A First-of-Its-Kind Story
At its heart, Makemation is a coming-of-age family drama that seamlessly weaves AI, pop culture, and real-world research into an inspiring narrative. The film follows the journey of a brilliant but underprivileged teenage girl who uses her intellect and determination to navigate life’s challenges—mirroring how young Africans today leverage technology to solve problems and drive innovation.
Beyond entertainment, the film explores crucial themes such as STEM education, digital skills, financial literacy, gender equality, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Produced by a team of dynamic young creatives, many in their 20s and 30s, Makemation aims to educate and spark critical conversations about the role of AI in everyday life.
How AI is Changing Nollywood
As Nollywood, the world’s second-largest film industry by volume, embraces artificial intelligence, Makemation showcases how AI can enhance filmmaking. While details on AI’s integration in the movie remain undisclosed, industry insiders speculate that AI-driven scriptwriting, digital de-aging, and CGI enhancements could be part of the production process.
Despite global debates over AI’s impact on traditional jobs, Makemation presents AI as an opportunity—one that could create new roles in Nollywood, from AI specialists to machine learning engineers working alongside storytellers.
A Star-Studded Cast and Top-Tier Distribution
Directed by Michael Ama Psalmist Akinrogunde, an acclaimed filmmaker, Makemation features an impressive cast, including Nollywood veterans Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Shaffy Bello, Ibrahim Chatta, and Chioma Chukwuka, alongside rising star Tomi Ojo.
With Nile Entertainment, led by film entrepreneur Moses Babatope, handling distribution, Makemation is poised to become a must-watch global blockbuster.
As anticipation builds for its release, Makemation is not just redefining Nollywood—it is setting the stage for the future of African cinema in the AI era.
