Makemation is a movie about artificial intelligence and education. It follows Zara Sodangi, a brilliant yet underprivileged teenage girl from Lagos, who earns a scholarship to the prestigious tech institute, Makemation. As she deals with the challenges of a new environment, societal expectations, and personal insecurities, Zara story highlights the power of innovation and resilience.
Movie Title: Makemation
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: April 18, 2025
Director: Michael “AMA Psalmist” Akinrogunde
Writers: Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Nengi Diri
Producers: Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji (Executive Producer), Richard Mofe-Damijo (Co-Executive Producer), Shaffy Bello (Co-Executive Producer)
Cast and Roles:
- Tomi Ojo as Zara Sodangi
- Richard Mofe-Damijo as Chief Abiye Douglas [OFR]
- Shaffy Bello as Professor Aarin Orazulike
- Chioma Chukwuka as Ginika Sodangi
- Ibrahim Chatta as Jato Sodangi
- Adeoluwa Akintoba as Babajide Gomez
- Tolulope “Remote” Olayiwola as Justice Adajo
- Ali Nuhu as Football Coach Gyang
- Yvonne Jegede as Zanzi Whenu
- Elivna Ibru as Daisy Douglas
- Jude Chukwuka as Baba Olowo
- Jide Kosoko as Dr. Dieko Awosiki
- Damilola Ogunsi as Ikechukwu Ideato
- Wunbi Toriola as Sidi Tinini Tanana
- Jennifer “Jenni Frank” Onyekwelu as Annabelle
- Chuks Joseph as Divine Douglas
Running Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
Age Rating: Not officially rated
Country: Nigeria
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Inspirational, Comedy
Production Companies: Rise Interactive Studios
Distributor: Nile Entertainment
What Other Reviewers Are Saying:
"Makemation does what most aspirational films struggle to do. It earns your emotion without forcing it. It brings real issues to the screen with clarity and grace."— Somi B, NollyCritic
“Makemation, Africa's first artificial intelligence-themed movie, is that rare movie that triumphs almost on every level.”— Ayodeji Adeyemi, Punch Newspapers
Verayea’s Take:
Makemation is not just a film about ambition; it’s a powerful story of resilience, gender roles, and how one girl dares to defy an entire system."— Alexander Azonobo, Verayea
⭐ Verayea Rating:
4.5 / 5
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