France 24
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Can artificial intelligence help Nollywood tell African stories differently without losing its soul?
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Nigerian filmmakers and digital artists are experimenting with AI tools to create films and preserve oral histories, raising questions about how AI can enhance African storytelling while maintaining cultural authenticity.
Can artificial intelligence help Nollywood tell African stories differently without losing its soul?
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.
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