Can artificial intelligence help Nollywood tell African stories differently without losing its soul?

Can artificial intelligence help Nollywood tell African stories differently without losing its soul? Africa

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Issued on: 08/05/2026 - 23:00

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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a Silicon Valley debate: it’s becoming part of Africa’s creative revolution. In Nigeria, filmmakers and digital artists are experimenting with AI tools to create films, archive disappearing oral histories and imagine new African futures. Obinna Okere-keocha, founder of  Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival, and  filmmaker Malik Afegbua, use AI to preserve fading oral traditions by creating digital archives.

By: Clarisse FORTUNÉ Elisa AMIRI Advertising Related keywords

• culture
• Artificial intelligence
• Cinema