The Passport of Mallam Ilia
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A novel by Cyprian Ekwensi that tells the story of a Nigerian man’s travels across multiple countries.
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Nigeria’s $2 million animation bet
TechCabal - Aug 06, 2025
Ferdinand Adimefe was inspired to adapt The Passport of Mallam Ilia into a film after reading it years ago. Magic Carpet Studios conducted a poll in 2018 that showed positive interest from Nigerian audiences for an animation of the book.
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