The New Patriots

The New Patriots
Directed by	Adebayo Tijani Terry Ayebo
Screenplay by	Niji Akanni
Story by	Rotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom
Produced by	Rotimi Adelola
Starring	Akin Lewis Lateef Adedimeji Bimbo Oshin Dele Odule Taiwo Ibikunle
Cinematography	Lukman Abdulrahman
Distributed by	Bluepictures Film Distribution
Release dates	December 2020 (2020-12)(Venezuela) 2 June 2021 (2021-06-02)(TAFF) 11 June 2021 (2021-06-11)(Nigeria)
Running time	103 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Languages	English Yoruba

The New Patriots is a 2020 Nigerian political drama film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo. ^[1] The film was produced by Rotimi Adelola, from a screenplay (in English) by Niji Akanni and translated to Yoruba by Prof. Mrs. Oluwayemisi Adebowale. ^[2] The story was written by Rotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom. ^{[3] [4] [5]} 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. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9]}

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. ^{[10] [11]}
• 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. ^[12]

Awards and nominations

Year	Film Festivals	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2021	Five Continents International Film Festival	Best Action Feature Film	The New Patriots	Won	[13]
		Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film	Lateef Adedimeji	Nominated
		Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film	Damipe Adekoya	Won
		Best Production Feature Film	Rotimi Adelola	Nominated
	Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF)	Best Film - African	The New Patriots	Nominated	[14] [15]
		Best Drama - Nollywood		Nominated
		Best Movie Trailer		Nominated
		Best Movie Producer - Africa	Rotimi Adelola	Nominated

References

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5. Ihebom, Nnenna (3 August 2020). Patriots and Sinners. ISBN   9789785278095 . Retrieved 3 August 2020.
6. "Dele Odule, Akin Lewis, Others Sparkle in The New Patriots, Dr Rotimi Adelola's Political Movie Thriller". The Podium Media. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
7. "Movie Alert: Youths Tackle Corrupt, Mindless Power Brokers". Daily Trust . 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
8. "Rotimi Adelola's 'The New Patriots' set to hit screens". Vanguard Newspaper . 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
9. "Lateef Adedimeji, Odule, Oshin fight corruption in The New Patriots". Punch Newspaper . 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
10. "2021 Five Continents International Film Festival". Five Continents International Film Festival. 3 January 2021.
11. "Nigeria's 'The New Patriots' selected for International Film Festival in Venezuela". Vanguard Newspaper . 3 January 2021.
12. "Berlin Flash Film Festival (January 2021 Winners)". Berlin Flash Film Festival. 27 February 2021.
13. "2020 Five Continents International Film Festival". Five Continents International Film Festival. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
14. "Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2021". Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF). Retrieved 24 July 2021.
15. "The New Patriots gets 4 nominations at TINFF". The Sun Nigeria. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2025.