By Damiete Braide
On March 10, 2025, history was made. The Omegamax Conspiracy, Africa’s first fully AI-generated feature film, premiered to an audience eager to witness the future of storytelling.
The film, spearheaded by Nigerian technology entrepreneur Dr. Ope Banwo, wasn’t just another Nollywood release, it was a bold leap into the unknown.
From start to finish, The Omegamax Conspiracy was crafted entirely by artificial intelligence. AI wrote the script, designed the characters, animated the visuals, provided voiceovers, and even composed the eerie, cinematic soundtrack.
The result was a visually striking thriller based on one of the most shocking Ponzi schemes in modern history. While the film’s ambition was undeniable, its execution sparked intense debates within the industry.
On the positive side, the film’s AI-powered storytelling proved that technology could push the boundaries of filmmaking. Gone were the traditional constraints of human actors, expensive film sets, and lengthy production schedules. Instead, The Omegamax Conspiracy delivered a dreamlike, hyper-realistic aesthetic that set it apart from conventional Nollywood productions.
Every frame felt meticulously crafted by algorithms trained to replicate cinematic brilliance.
Even more impressive was the AI-generated soundtrack. The 14-track album, Omegapro Scandemic, was entirely composed by AI, adding an unsettling, immersive quality to the film. It was a testament to how artificial intelligence could extend beyond visuals and into the heart of a film’s emotional impact. The fact that Nollywood was at the forefront of such an innovation was a milestone worth celebrating.
However, despite its groundbreaking approach, The Omegamax Conspiracy wasn’t without its flaws. Viewers quickly noticed that while the AI characters looked striking, their movements and facial expressions sometimes drifted into the “uncanny valley” that eerie space where digital humans appear almost, but not quite, real. Lip-syncing was occasionally off, and some emotional scenes lacked the depth that human actors bring to the screen.
The dialogue, too, had its moments of stiffness. AI-generated scripts are getting better, but they still struggle with the nuances of natural human speech. Some lines felt overly polished or robotic, missing the raw, imperfect flow of real-life conversations. And while the film’s pacing was generally strong, certain scenes felt oddly structured, perhaps a sign that AI editing still relies more on data patterns than human instinct.
Beyond technical critiques, the film ignited controversy. Could an AI-created film truly be considered cinema? Was it an innovative step forward, or did it strip filmmaking of its human essence? Some Nollywood veterans dismissed it as a gimmick, arguing that AI could never replace the soul of traditional storytelling. Others embraced it as an inevitable evolution of the industry, signaling the dawn of a new era.
Despite the mixed reactions, one thing was certain: The Omegamax Conspiracy was more than just a film, it was a movement. While it wasn’t perfect, it was undeniably important. It forced audiences, critics, and filmmakers alike to confront a pressing question: Is AI the future of cinema?
It raises critical conversations about art, technology, and the future of entertainment. Is it a perfect film? No. But is it an important one? Absolutely.
Final Rating: The movie is rated 4/5–a bold, game-changing cinematic experiment.
Whether embraced or feared, the answer was clear, AI was no longer a distant concept. It was here, and it was changing everything.