Ferdinand Adimefe
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Co-founder of Magic Carpet Studios and producer of the animated film adaptation of The Passport of Mallam Ilia.
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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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