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 (in English) 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:
2020 Five Continents International Film Festival, Venezuela. It is the only feature film from Africa to be selected for that edition of the festival. 2021 Montreal Independent Film Festival, Canada The African Film Festival (TAFF) 2021, US Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2021, Canada
The Film received an Honourable Mention at the 2021 Berlin Flash Film Festival, Germany.