His films focus on telling Nigerian stories to a global audience and illustrate how connected and similar the world is regardless of national boundaries.

His work also explores theme of classism, spirituality, tradition and in genres such as comedy, drama, mockumentary, satire and magical realism.

Inspired by the Danish cinema movement Dogme 95, Surreal 16 was born from a mutual admiration by three Nigerian filmmakers (Makama, C.J Obasi and Micheal Omonua).

The collective wrote a manifesto containing sixteen rules and guidelines that govern the making of their films.

In the same year, his Party of Minister was screened at  Black Star Film festival in Philadelphia, USA.