On March 10th, 2024, history was made with the premiere of “The Omegamax Conspiracy,” Africa’s first fully AI-generated feature film.

Produced and directed by Dr. Ope Banwo, the film is a groundbreaking experiment in AI-powered cinema. Along with his team of AI video creators, Banwo has taken Nollywood into uncharted territory, proving that Africa is not just following global AI trends but leading them.

As with any innovation, there are triumphs, challenges, and moments that spark debate.

AI-Powered Storytelling, the very existence of “The Omegamax Conspiracy” is a milestone. The fact that an entire feature-length film was written, animated, voiced, and produced using AI tools makes this a historic achievement.

The AI-generated cinematic style delivers something never seen before in Nollywood. The film’s use of AI-enhanced characters, futuristic environments, and hyper-realistic scenes gives it a distinctive, dreamlike quality that keeps audiences engaged.

The film is based on one of the most shocking Ponzi schemes in modern history. It takes a real-life financial scandal and turns it into a thrilling AI-driven narrative.

Not only was the film AI-generated, but so was its entire 14-track soundtrack, “Omegapro Scandemic.” The AI-produced music is both eerie and cinematic, adding depth to the storytelling.

Whether you love or hate the film, one thing is certain: Nollywood has now entered the AI age. Omegamax Conspiracy proves that Dr. Ope Banwo is a key pioneer in this new wave of AI filmmaking.

While the AI characters are visually stunning, there are moments where they feel slightly unnatural. Their facial expressions and lip-syncing—though impressive—sometimes lack the fluidity of real human actors.
AI-generated scripts have come a long way, but they’re still not perfect. Some lines feel too robotic or overly polished, missing the rawness of natural human speech.

Also while AI can craft thrilling narratives, human emotion is hard to replicate. Some dramatic moments don’t hit as hard as they would with live and because AI edits are based on algorithms rather than human instinct, some transitions feel abrupt or slightly off-beat.

Some purists however argue that AI-generated films lack the soul of traditional filmmaking. While AI can craft stunning visuals and smart dialogue, can it truly replace human artistic vision?

Some Nollywood veterans embraced the innovation, while others dismissed it as a gimmick. The film’s bold experiment has sparked an intense industry debate.

The Omegamax Conspiracy is not just a movie but a trailblazing AI experiment that showcases the potential of artificial intelligence in cinema. It proves that AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here. It raises critical conversations about art, technology, and the future of entertainment.

The Omegamax Conspiracy is not a perfect film, but it is an important one. It is rated 4/5, a bold, game-changing cinematic experiment.