''Makemation'' is a 2025 Nigerian AI-tech themed

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produced by Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji The film was theatrically released on 18 April 2025. It stars

Richard Mofe-Damijo Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 6 July 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a foremost Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was also a Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he won the ...

Shaffy Bello Shaffy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled " Love Me Jeje". Career Shaffy grew up in the United States where she completed h ...

, Tomi Ojo, Yvonne Jegede,

Tony Umez Tony Umez is a veteran Nigerian actor. He has acted in more than 200 Nollywood films of both English and Yoruba languages since his debut in the 1998 film ''Died Wretched: Buried in N2.3m Casket''. Early life and education Tony Umez was born ...

and

Jide Kosoko Jide Kosoko (born 12 January 1954) is a veteran Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born into a royal family, hence his traditional title of prince or "omoba" in the Yoruba language. Early life Jide Kosoko was born in Lagos State, ...

. The film is Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji's debut production and is described as the first feature film on artificial intelligence in Nigeria that tells the story of a brilliant young girl in rural Lagos, Nigeria, who uses her tech knowledge to navigate the challenges she and her family face in the world. Following its release, ''Makemation'' grossed ₦32.9 million within its first four days of release.

Synopsis

Makemation is Africa’s first feature film that places artificial intelligence and frontier technologies at the heart of a coming-of-age story delivered with cinematic brilliance and broad emotional appeal. Set in rural Lagos, Nigeria, the film follows the transformative journey of a brilliant but underprivileged young girl whose courage and creativity ignite change in her life and community. Through an inspiring and family-friendly narrative, Makemation balances humour, drama, and heartfelt moments to captivate audiences of all ages. The film explores powerful and timely themes, including girl-child education, access to STEM education and digital skills, renewable energy, youth empowerment, inclusion and diversity, equitable healthcare access driven by local, home-grown innovation, and the fast-rising role of young Africans, particularly girls, in leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. With an emphasis on storytelling, visual excellence, and social impact, Makemation champions the boundless potential of youth-led innovation in Africa and beyond. 8]

Cast

as Chief Abiye Douglas *

as Professor Aarin Orazulike * Tomi Ojo as Zara Sodangi * Yvonne Jegede as Zanzi Whenu *

as Dr. Layi Jejelaiye * Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha as Ginika Sodangi *

as Dieko Awosika *

Chuks Joseph Odum Chukwuemeka Joseph (born 25 January) is a Nigerian actor, model, and influencer known professionally as Chuks Joseph. He gained prominence following his debut in the film ''Dark October'' based on true-life events. Background Chuks was bo ...

as Divine Douglas * Adeoluwa Akintoba as Babajide Gomez *

Ali Nuhu Ali Nuhu Mohammed (born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor who is the current managing director of the Nigerian Film Corporation. He was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday 12 January 2024. Before his appointment, he was a ...

as Football Coach Gyang *

Wumi Toriola Wumi Toriola () is a Nigerian film actress and film producer. Early life and education Wumi Toriola was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She attended Providence Primary and Secondary School in Lagos State before she later proceeded to University of I ...

as Sidi

Release and distribution

The film was first premiered at a special viewing hosted at the residence of the US Consul General in Lagos on the 6th of September 2024, then at the 2024 Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in Saudi Arabia and at the Kenya Innovation week in November of 2024. The Governor of Lagos State

Babajide Sanwo-Olu Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (born 25 June 1965) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the governor of Lagos State since 2019. Sanwo-Olu became governor under the platform of the All Progressives Congress after winning the APC gubernatoria ...

hosted an event to unveil the film on 9 March 2025. On 9 April 2025, the film was presented to

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Västergötland (Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée; born 14 July 1977) is the heir apparent to the Swedish throne, as the eldest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf. If she ascends to the throne as expec ...

at the UNDP AI marketplace, and was then released to the general public on 18 April 2025 by Nile Entertainment, who is the distributor. {{Cite web , last=Bodunde , first=Deborah , date=17 February 2025 , title=Film on AI 'Makemation' Premieres April 18 — Starring RMD, Shaffy Bello , url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/film-on-ai-makemation-premieres-april-18/ , access-date=30 April 2025 , website=TheCable Lifestyle , language=en-US

References

Nigerian drama films Films about artificial intelligence