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Makemation (2025)

Makemation poster
Directed by
Michael Akinrogunde
Genre
comedy, drama, family
Country
Nigeria
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young girl in rural Lagos uses her tech skills to help her family through tough times. The film shows her solving problems with creativity and determination.

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What happens

Makemation is a 2025 Nigerian AI-tech themed family film produced by Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji The film was theatrically released on 18 April 2025. It stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Shaffy Bello, Tomi Ojo, Yvonne Jegede, Tony Umez and Jide Kosoko. 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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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