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Sunday, October 18, 2026

The Best Nigerian Short Films and Microdrama Series Have Been Produced with Generative AI Models

The Best Nigerian Short Films and Microdrama Series Have Been Produced with Generative AI Models

Poster by Ekenyerengozi Michael China, produced with Google Gemini.

Nigerian filmmakers are increasingly using generative AI models to produce short films, web series, and hybrid live-action projects.

I can affirmatively say that the short films and microdrama series made with AI by Nigerian filmmakers are not only the best in Nigeria, but also among the best in the world.

Total Content Creators:

Nigeria has an estimated 250,000+ active content creators and influencers across various digital platforms.

AI Tool Adoption:

According to reports by Google/Ipsos and the Boston Consulting Group, 70% to 91% of online Nigerians actively use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Suno, and Gemini) for tasks like scriptwriting, video and movie generation, and content creation.

Dedicated AI Creators:

While a large percentage of mainstream Nigerian creators incorporate AI into their workflow, only a subset focus specifically on artificial intelligence content, tech education, or AI-generated art/movies (such as specialized tech and UGC channels like @ayotundebrothers). Specific programs like Meta's AI Circle have also spotlighted select cohorts of Nigerian innovators in this space.

Independent creators and digital production houses are pioneering the Nigerian AI short film movement, building an entirely new sub-genre of AI-generated Nollywood cinema. These shorts utilize AI for hyper-realistic and stylized digital actors, voices, and backdrops to deliver classic Nollywood themes—ranging from village love stories to intense family dramas and psychological thrillers.

The most notable, highly rated, and trending Nigerian AI short films include:

Top Nigerian AI Short Films & Series

Film / Series Title Genre / Theme Channel / Creator Key Narrative Focus

Notable Nigerian AI Short Films and Microdrama Series include the following;

Alien Dome Over Lagos (Computer Village 2): Directed by Udoka Oku (OguniTV Productions), this sci-fi thriller depicts an alien force sealing Lagos under an electromagnetic dome with traders trapped inside.

FALLEN: A faith-based Nollywood Christian thriller and supernatural short film crafted using AI cinematography.

The Dark Side of AI: Produced by Collins Tech Empire using Veo3, Google Gemini, and Suno AI, this episodic sci-fi series explores cloned minds trapped in a virtual prison.

THE PERFECT HUSBAND Or Narcissist: A full Nigerian AI-animated relationship drama addressing marital control and traditional pressures.

A Love Worth Fighting For: A romantic Nollywood drama short focusing on maternal interference and personal agency.

The Lagos Skeleton (Bone Marrow): An award-winning AI-generated short/comedy film by Xploit Comedy about a skeleton in Lagos who turns into a local influencer and celebrity.

Chisom Family Drama: by Milky Way Movies.

A highly emotional short exploring marital strain, intense societal/family expectations, and infertility in Abuja.

Trapped (1961) Psychological Thriller Independent Creator A unique, period-piece psychological short set in 1961 Nigeria where a piece of land holds deep family secrets.

The Divide: Family Melodrama by Milky Way Movies A poignant drama focused on trust, betrayal, and a tragic accident that exposes a long-hidden secret about a daughter's true paternity.

Queens of Lagos: Urban Drama Series Independent Creator A multi-part viral web short tracking a woman named Venita who navigates the cutthroat, ambitious lifestyle of Lagos.

Things We Don't Say: Faith / Mental Health Crownlight Studios A grounded Christian short film tracking a young woman named Chinonso dealing with hidden emotional struggles behind a smiling exterior.

I Almost Married a Devil Christian Horror Independent Creator A suspenseful horror-drama blending faith and divine protection as a woman discovers her partner's dark secrets.

Opalaba: For a more cinematic hybrid approach, veteran director Tunde Kelani's upcoming project is highly anticipated. It is an AI-assisted satirical micro-web series reviving the iconic Saworoide character, blending conventional filming with advanced AI post-production tools.

- By EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima,

The Founder and Publisher/Editor,

NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® Series

Monday, October 23, 2023

Official Selection of the 12th Annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)

AFRIFF 2023 Official Selection

About AFRIFF

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is the largest annual film festival in Africa, dedicated to showcasing exceptional African cinema and nurturing emerging talent. With a diverse range of films from across the continent, AFRIFF provides a platform for cultural exchange and celebrates the rich heritage of African storytelling.

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https://www.afriff.com/officialselection

Thursday, June 29, 2023

In Her Eyes Through Her Eyes Filmmaking Workshop For Women By Women

"In Her Eyes Through Her Eyes Filmmaking Workshop For Women by Women.

It is the most transformational filmmaking workshop by women for women in the history of the film industry.

100 women

To be trained by 4 women who are accomplished filmmakers.

7 days of programme on filmmaking.

100 short films on "In My Eyes Through My Eyes" testimonies by each of the participant on their true life experiences.

1 feature film.

Certificate of Achievement.

Membership in an international organization for filmmakers.

World premiere of "In Our Eyes Through Our Eyes" by all the participants in an international film festival before Christmas.

- Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,

The CEO, International Digital Post Network Limited.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Top 20 Emerging Filmmakers Shortlisted For Netflix & UNESCO’s African Folktales, Reimagined Competition

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Top 20 Emerging Filmmakers Shortlisted For Netflix & UNESCO’s African Folktales, Reimagined Competition

The shortlist contains a dynamic group of African creatives from across 13 countries in the region

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https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/media/top-20-emerging-filmmakers-shortlisted-for-netflix-and-unescos-african-folktales-reimagined-competition

LAGOS, Nigeria, February 2, 2022/ -- Shortlisted candidates from 13 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa; six winners will create short films that will premiere on Netflix (www.Netflix.com).

Netflix and UNESCO are excited to announce the 20 shortlisted candidates who will go forward in the exciting short film competition ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’. What’s more - the quality of submissions received resulted in one extra candidate being added to the list, making it 21 filmmakers on the shortlist! The candidates were selected following a rigorous evaluation process by a wide-range of industry professionals from across the continent who assessed over 2080 applications from across the continent in multiple languages. The shortlist contains a dynamic group of African creatives from across 13 countries in the region.

The shortlisted filmmakers include (in no particular order): Nosa Igbinedion (Nigeria); Ebot Tanyi (Cameroon); Loukman Ali (Uganda); Tongryang Pantu (Nigeria); Walt Mzengi (Tanzania); Venance Soro (Côte d'Ivoire);Mark Wambui(Kenya); Volana Razafimanantsoa (Madagascar); Mohamed Echkouna (Mauritania); Nader Fakhry (Côte d'Ivoire); Anne Catherine Tchokonté (Cameroon); Mphonyana Mokokwe (Botswana); Anita Abada (Nigeria); Samuel Kanyama (Zambia); Machérie Ekwa-Bahango (Democratic Republic of Congo); Oprah Oyugi (Kenya); Ndiyathemba Modibedi (South Africa); Gcobisa Yako (South Africa); Akorede Azeez (Nigeria); Katya Aragão (São Tomé and Príncipe) and Voline Ogutu (Kenya).

The 21 emerging filmmakers will go on to the next phase of the competition where they will be required to pitch their stories to a judging panel comprising of the mentors; Nigeria’s Femi Odugbemi, South Africa’s Bongiwe Selane, Leila Afua Djansi from Ghana, David Tosh Gitonga from Kenya, and Jean Luc Herbulot from Congo as well as representatives from Netflix and UNESCO who will act as guides in the process. The panel will select the final six filmmakers who will receive a production grant of US$75,000 (through a local production company) to develop, shoot and post-produce their films under the guidance of Netflix and industry mentors to ensure everyone involved in the production is fairly compensated. Each of the 6 winners will also receive $25,000.

“Congratulations to those who have been shortlisted! They should all be proud of the quality of their work. This competition showcases the extraordinary cultural richness that Africa has to offer that we want to share with people all over the world, as Africa is a priority for UNESCO.” - Ernesto Ottone R., UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture.

Adding to UNESCO’s congratulatory message, Ben Amadasun, Netflix Director of Content in Africa siad, “We also want to thank our panel of independent industry professionals who undertook the mammoth task to read over 2080 applications until they found 21 strong submissions! The response from all the aspiring filmmakers who took time to submit their application also proves that there's a wealth of storytelling potential and talent in Africa and we at Netflix are excited to be part of this journey for more talented new voices to share their stories with the world.”

For more information about the competition, please visit www.netflix-growcreative.com/unesco.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Netflix.

About UNESCO:

We are the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. In 2021, UNESCO published The African Film Industry: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Growth the first complete mapping of Africa’s film and audiovisual industries. In 2022 UNESCO will convene the Global Mondiacult Conference on Cultural Policies and Development, in Mexico.

About Netflix:

Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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Netflix

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