The New Patriots


The New Patriots is a 2020 Nigerian political drama film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo. The film was produced by Rotimi Adelola, from a screenplay by Niji Akanni and translated to Yoruba by Prof. Mrs. Oluwayemisi Adebowale. The story was written by Rotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom. The script contributors include Tunde Kelani, Rotimi Adelola, Niji Akanni, Muritala Sule, film director Dami Taiwo and Jibola Soyele. The film received positive reviews from critics and was screened at several international film festivals
The film stars Akin Lewis, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin, Dele Odule and Taiwo Ibikunle. The film celebrates youth participation in the democratic process.

Cast

  • Akin Lewis as Dr. Nathaniel Olubo
  • Lateef Adedimeji as Fred
  • Bimbo Oshin as Princess Gladys Olubo
  • Dele Odule as Chief Balogun
  • Taiwo Ibikunle as Chief Yagaz
  • Adebimpe Oyebade as Atilola Olubo
  • Damipe Adekoya as Simisola Olubo
  • Motilola Adekunle as Dr. Bibi Agba
  • Jibola Soyele as Jibola
  • Kemisola Isijola as Sewa
  • Bimbo Sunday as Ahmed
  • Adedeji Odundun as Alex

    Reception

A new social impact movie, The New Patriots, has been officially selected to be premiered in 3 countries in their respective film festivals:
The Film received an Honourable Mention at the 2021 Berlin Flash Film Festival, Germany.

Awards and nominations

YearFilm FestivalsCategoryRecipientResultRef
2021Five Continents International Film FestivalBest Action Feature FilmThe New PatriotsWon
2021Five Continents International Film FestivalBest Lead Actor in a Feature FilmLateef AdedimejiNomitated
2021Five Continents International Film FestivalBest Lead Actress in a Feature FilmDamipe AdekoyaWon
2021Five Continents International Film FestivalBest Production Feature FilmRotimi AdelolaNomitated
2021Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Best Film - AfricanThe New PatriotsNomitated
2021Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Best Drama - NollywoodThe New PatriotsNomitated
2021Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Best Movie TrailerThe New PatriotsNomitated
2021Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Best Movie Producer - AfricaRotimi AdelolaNomitated