Can artificial intelligence help Nollywood tell African stories differently without losing its soul?
France24 • 5/8/2026 – 5/9/2026
Summary
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of Africa's creative revolution, particularly in Nigeria's film industry. Filmmakers and digital artists are using AI tools to create films, archive disappearing oral histories, and envision new African futures. Obinna Okere-keocha, founder of the Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival, and filmmaker Malik Afegbua are utilizing AI to preserve fading oral traditions through digital archives.
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