The Elder Series: AI Fashion Show
The Elder Series was born out of Malik Afegbua’s grief after losing his mother, transforming personal loss into a powerful celebration of elders, their wisdom, resilience, and beauty. It began by using AI as a tool for good, reimagining how elders are seen and challenging ageist stereotypes, a bold innovation that earned Malik the WHO Global Game Changer Award.
But the vision has since grown beyond technology: The Elder Series now lives on global stages as physical shows and exhibitions with real people, bringing communities together and sparking intergenerational dialogue.
What started as healing has become a cultural movement, reminding the world that age is not decline, but a living archive of strength, creativity, and legacy.
Originally recorded November 7th, 2025
Speakers Featured
Malik Afegbua
Malik is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, contemporary artist, designer, and creative technologist recognized for pioneering work at the intersection of storytelling, culture, and technology. He is the Founder and CEO of Slickcity Media and Executive Director of Gener8, where he leads projects that merge African futurism, artificial intelligence, and immersive media to reclaim and reimagine African narratives.
His viral project "The Elder Series" used AI to reimagine seniors in vibrant fashion shows, sparking a global dialogue about inclusivity. This earned him a Game Changer Award in 2023 and was recognized by the World Health Organization for its impact on perceptions of aging.
Malik’s collaborations range from preserving African heritage through VR documentaries with Meta to projects with global brands such as Marvel Studios, Cadbury, and IBM. His multidisciplinary practice across film, fashion, Art, and extended reality positions him as a leading voice shaping Africa’s creative digital future.