The New Normal is a 2020 Nigerian dramedy film written by Tunde Babalola, produced and directed by Teniola Olatoni under the production studio of Sourmash Stories. The film stars Richard Mofe Damijo, Mercy Johnson, Broda Shaggi, Bimbo Akintola, Kehinde Bankole, Femi Jacobs, Femi Blaq, Meg Otanwa, and Mofe Duncan.
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Premiere
The movie first premiered on 15 November 2020. The premiere was held at Adam & Eve, Ikeja, and was attended by show business executives and movie enthusiasts. Also, on 20 November 2020, it was screened in over 51 open cinemas across the country.
Synopsis
The movie revolves around the individual lives of four families who are faced with different physical and psychological problems. Despite all these problems, they find different ways of coping with their new normalcies of lives.
Awards and nominations
The movie was named the Best International Narrative at the annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Jury Awards, and the award for Best African Female Filmmaker at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF)
Cast
Adunni Ade as Monica / Faithful
Bimbo Akintola as Mama Jade
Kehinde Bankole as Ejura
Yemi Blaq as Michel
Mofe Duncan as Tosan
Zara Udofia Ejoh as Chioma
Bikiya Graham Douglas as Annie
Femi Jacobs as Banji
Richard Mofe-Damijo as Chairman
Sani Mu'azu as Ibrahim
Helen Enado Odigie as Nike
Mercy Johnson as Jadesola
Kenneth Okolie as Ifeanyi
Meg Otanwa as Sadia
Olumide Oworu
Broda Shaggi.