Makemation (2025)
A spirited coming-of-age drama, set in rural Lagos, follows a resourceful young girl whose life is transformed when she harnesses tech and AI innovations to overcome poverty’s relentless setbacks. Blending heartfelt storytelling with high-tension wonder, the film shows how creativity and hope can turn poverty into a thing of the past.
Director: Michael Akinrogunde
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Release Date: April 18, 2025
Cast
- Richard Mofe-Damijo - Chief Abiye Douglas
- Shaffy Bello - Professor Aarin Orazulike
- Tomi Ojo - Zara Sodangi
- Yvonne Jegede - Zanzi Whenu
- Tony Umez - Dr. Layi Jejelaiye
- Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha - Ginika Sodangi
- Jide Kosoko - Dieko Awosika
- Chuks Joseph - Divine Douglas
- Akintoba Adeoluwa - Babajide Gomez
- Ali Nuhu - Football Coach Gyang
Screenplay
Production: Rise Interactive Studios, Nile Media Entertainment Group
Language: English, Hausa, Èdè Yorùbá
Budget: $500,000
Original Language: en
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
genius, coming of age, tech, gen z
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Makemation about?
- A spirited coming-of-age drama, set in rural Lagos, follows a resourceful young girl whose life is transformed when she harnesses tech and AI innovations to overcome poverty’s relentless setbacks. Blending heartfelt storytelling with high-tension wonder, the film shows how creativity and hope can turn poverty into a thing of the past.
- Who directed Makemation?
- Makemation was directed by Michael Akinrogunde.
- Who stars in Makemation?
- Makemation stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Shaffy Bello, Tomi Ojo, Yvonne Jegede, Tony Umez, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha.
- What genre is Makemation?
- Makemation is a Comedy, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Makemation?
- Makemation had a budget of $500,000.
- What are the themes of Makemation?
- The themes of Makemation include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.