How AI Is Transforming Nollywood — The Future of African Storytelling
For decades, Nollywood has been known as one of the world’s most prolific film industries, churning out thousands of films a year with creative energy and limited budgets. But now, a new force is pushing its boundaries: artificial intelligence (AI). AI has silently crept into Nigerian cinema, reshaping how films are made, who gets to make them, and who owns the stories that emerge. And while some filmmakers are wary, others are already using AI to push Nollywood into its next act.