The New Patriots

The New Patriots is a 2021 Nigerian political thriller film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo.[1] The film is 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, Mohammed Sule, Jibola Soyele and Dammy Taiwo.

The New Patriots
Directed byAdebayo Tijani
Terry Ayebo
Produced byRotimi Adelola
Screenplay byNiji Akanni
Story byRotimi Adelola, inspired by Patriots and Sinners, a novel written by Nnenna Ihebom
StarringAkin Lewis
Lateef Adedimeji
Bimbo Oshin
Dele Odule
Taiwo Ibikunle
CinematographyLukman Abdulrahman
Release date
  • June 11, 2021 (2021-06-11) (Nigeria)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish
Yoruba

The film stars are Akin Lewis, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin, Dele Odule and Taiwo Ibikunle. The film addresses the clueless governance, corruption, and mismanagement of resources.[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
  • Oluwadamipe 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

Recognitions

A new social impact movie, The New Patriots, has been officially selected for the 2021 Five Continents International Film Festival, Venezuela in the drama feature film category. It is the only feature film from Africa selected for that edition of the festival.[10][11]The movie is in the official selection of the 2021 Berlin Flash Film Festival and 2021 Montreal Independent Film Festival.

References
  1. "Production firms release The New Patriots". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
  2. "Ex–Ondo SSG Out With New Blockbuster". News Now Online. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  3. "Why everyone has to see The New Patriots movie - Rotimi Adelola". The Guardian Nigeria News. 23 December 2020.
  4. "Nnenna Ihebom: Directory of Nigerian Female Authors (DINFA) Author Profile". Directory of Nigerian Female Authors (DINFA). 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  5. Ihebom, Nnenna (2020-08-03). Patriots and Sinners. ISBN 9789785278095. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  6. "Dele Odule, Akin Lewis, Others Sparkle in The New Patriots, Dr Rotimi Adelola's Political Movie Thriller". The Podium Media. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  7. "Movie Alert: Youths Tackle Corrupt, Mindless Power Brokers". Daily Trust. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  8. "Rotimi Adelola's 'The New Patriots' set to hit screens". Vanguard Newspaper. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  9. "Lateef Adedimeji, Odule, Oshin fight corruption in The New Patriots". Punch Newspaper. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  10. "2021 Five Continents International Film Festival". Five Continents International Film Festival. 2021-01-03.
  11. "Nigeria's 'The New Patriots' selected for International Film Festival in Venezuela". Vanguard Newspaper. 2021-01-03.


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