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[singing]

Kome.

Pen.

Thank you.

Yes, the routine was so smooth.

Like, how did you do it?

You know,

You just have to focus and concentrate.

Hello.

No, no, no the second street.

Yeah, I'm coming.

Yeah.

Young lady,

is everything okay?

Yes sir.

Are you sure?

Yes sir.

Hello, Kome.

Hello, Kome.

I can't, I can't hear you, say it again.

What?

Okay, Okay, stay away from them. I'm coming, I'm coming, stay away.

I'm on my way.

I'm not a good friend, Tiwa.

I mean, when I heard the news that your—

wedding with Remi was called off,

I was secretly glad.

I mean, it's not something I'm proud of.

I mean, Remi is my closest friend,

and to be frank with you, if you had—

gotten married to him,

I would have been sad everyday of my life.

I purposely decided to stay away from you because,

because I can't afford to—

to stay with you, without telling you how I feel about you.

Tiwa.

I love you.

I've loved you from the very first day I set my eyes on you.

Look, with me,

you can chase your dreams.

I'll support you in every way that I can.

I will encourage you.

I mean look at it from the brighter side,

your father will be happy that finally,

you've decided to choose a man from the church.

It will be a middle ground.

Let me be your middle ground,

okay?

IK, I have no intentions of getting married now or anytime soon.

Why can't I just escape this talk of marriage?

I mean, think about your father.

He’s going to accept you back.

Think about it.

Look, I love my father.

And I'll fight to be in his life

as his daughter and not your wife.

I actually thought you came here to talk about helping me fix things with him.

I guess, I was wrong.

I really feel bad for Remi,

because,

with a friend like you, who needs an enemy.

Bye.

Tiwa.

You'll be alright.

[screaming]

Please! Please!

Drag him.

Drag him.

Stop! It's okay!

Itage, stop! Stop!

What happened?

Your father,

this your father—

He's not my father.

That's your mother's problem,

whether he's your father or not is none of my business.

This man,

he borrowed money from Oloba.

200,000 naira,

and he promised to pay back.

And your mother here,

your mother,

she signed a surety,

that he's going to pay back.

We are here now to collect the money,

and they are both telling stories.

And we are not here to listen to any story,

we are here to collect the money.

I hope you've heard?

Oloba instructed that,

If he doesn’t pay up,

we should bring your father to him.

Exactly.

And we are not kidding.

Exactly.

Mummy,

leave the way, you people should take him.

No, please.

Leave the way.

Mummy, leave there.

No, they're not taking him.

They're not taking him.

[screaming]

Stop, stop.

Itage, please.

I said it's okay.

Who is this one?

What happened?

This is serious business. What is it?

She's serious.

Now you are talking. you've to pay the money.

Give me your account number.

Sorry.

Give her the account number.

You should have said so earlier.

Stop stressing me.

With the 80,000 naira interest.

Make sure it’s complete.

I hope they didn't hurt you? Sorry.

What's up? It has entered, right?

I think so.

I think so.

Confirm.

That's good.

You people had better behave well.

So you knew what to do all along and you were just wasting time.

Itage, let's move.

Your family is in debt.

Sorry.

Thank God.

Sorry.

Sorry.

God, I thank you.

Sit down.

Sit down.

Sorry.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Sorry, sorry.

I'll make food for you.

Sorry.

Make Semo for me.

Sorry.

With Ogbono soup.

Fuck this.

Listen, pack your bags and everything that belongs to you.

Get out of this house, now!

Are you seeing your daughter?

This your daughter,

she doesn't have any respect for me.

You,

who do you think you are?

Oh, so because you paid that small money,

I should prostrate for you?

All of us should bow and worship you?

Right?

Tare, Tare,

I fed you,

I paid your school fees.

In fact, I'm not leaving.

You can't tell me what to do.

If you don't leave this house,

I will show you.

Tarela,

what is it?

You cannot talk to him like that.

Mummy, are you blind?

Can't you see that this man doesn't mean you or us well.

He should go, go!

He's not going anywhere.

God just brought him back to us.

See I did not tell God to bring this thing to me.

Do you hear, Mummy?

Listen, you're the weapon

fashioned against everything I'm trying to do to make our lives better.

Me?

What is it?

You want me to add this useless thing to the list, too?

Mummy, he's not even your husband.

He's not your husband.

Is that not a sin in your bible?

Oh, now you're telling me about the Bible?

You are quoting the Bible for me.

Right?

It's now that you know the Bible.

Tarela.

Listen, do whatever you like.

He is not going anywhere.

Do you hear me?

Mummy.

If he does not leave this house,

then I will leave.

Do whatever you like.

Do whatever you like,

it's your business.

Sister Tarela.

Please, don't go.

I have to go.

I'm sorry,

but I promise I'll call you everyday to check on you.

Can I come with you?

Kome, you can't come with me.

But I will come back for you, okay?

I will—

I will rent a house and then it will just be me and you, always.

You promised,

you promised you were not going to leave.

You promised.

Kome.

I'm sorry.

I have to go.

I'm sorry.

But I love you, okay?

I have to go.

Sister Tarela, don't go.

You know, I've come across your videos on Instagram and TikTok.

Really?

Yeah.

I had no idea you could sing like that.

Are you impressed?

Well, you know, Kobe's never impressed with anybody but—

Yes, I am.

How come you never sing for me, though?

I mean, you do sing when—

Oh, okay, okay, okay. Easy, easy, easy.

You know, I think you have it.

Have what?

That superstar dust.

The problem with superstars is that they can be—

Can be what?

Forget about it.

No, Kobe.

Can be what?

I mean,

one day music could take you away from me, that's all.

I'm not yours to keep, Kobe.

And yet,

here you are.

What is it?

I owe you just about 600,000 naira left.

I plan to be done paying it soon.

You said selling the drugs was the interest on

the money, which is why I don't make any cut.

I don't want to sell anymore after I'm done paying the balance.

Oh, yes.

But that was for getting you this job.

You see,

the price for the ability to—

walk around freely,

does not come—

cheap.

The thing about owing people in my world,

is that it feels like putting money—

into a black hole,

it never stops.

So I will tell you,

when I want you to stop.

Until then,

Shah.

[clears throat]

My Chief.

[kisses]

How are you?

Chief.

Yes.

There's this new business opportunity,

that I'd like to speak with you about.

Oh, Natasha.

Why do you want to spoil the moment?

We're enjoying something good here.

Let that talk wait until later.

Chief,

I can do both.

Talk and do.

Oh my goodness.

So, Chief.

Yeah.

[kisses]

So, there's this run-down club that is up for sale in the market.

It has the potential of being bigger and better than this.

So, I want you to buy it and put me in charge of running it,

so that we can be business partners.

Partners?

Yes.

So Natasha,

[kisses]

this analysis you have done of this space,

from where is the experience?

Well,

I just,

I just know that I can run it.

I see.

Very well.

Natasha.

Yes, Chief.

You see my darling,

buying you a boutique is one thing.

But,

actually partnering with you to run a business,

that's another.

You don't know anything about business.

Why don't you stick to what you're good at?

So what?

what are you saying?

That I'm only good to fuck and toss around like I'm nothing?

Oh, shut up, Natasha.

Shut up.

Listen,

I enjoy you.

And of course,

your company.

But that does not mean that,

you are not dispensable.

Candy Crush.

This is yours.

Stuff it into your bra.

Don't draw attention to yourself.

Put it there.

You know what?

Babes.

I'll see you both later.

Really?

Yes.

No problem.

Be careful.

Natasha, it seems like I'll bring a chair for you to sit on,

so you can sit comfortably where you are.

So?

If you're not planning something against me with your small gang,

you won't be worried that I'm eavesdropping.

Natasha.

You see how you act and carry yourself,

like everything revolves around you,

it's only in your head.

You're not that important.

T-t-t-t-t

Small rat.

Don't worry,

I will deal with you all in this place.

Dirty girls.

Hello?

Hello Feso, can you hear me?

Hello.

Is it better now?

Yes, yes, yes, it is.

You sound like you're at a party.

Well, that's one way to look at it.

Who gets a girl's number and doesn't call her in forever?

Oh, you know what?

You're right.

I'm sorry.

I should have called you much sooner.

But in my defense, I was out of the country

on a business trip and

I literally just got back in.

You're the first person I'm calling.

I'm still not impressed.

You'll get an E for effort.

Oh, ouch.

You know what?

I was actually calling because I want to take you out.

Would you be interested in hanging out with me?

I promise not for anything crazy.

I just want to prove to you beyond reasonable doubt,

that I am not a serial killer.

Exactly what one would say.

You seem to know a lot about serial killers and how they work.

Is there something you want to tell me?

Should I be worried?

Maybe.

What day and time works for you?

I miss looking at your suspicious looks every single time you see me.

I'll let you know.

Okay,

that's fair enough.

Alright.

Bye.

Bye.

I don't appreciate being called out of my office.

Sit.

Somto,

Enado.

Enado,

Somto.

We all will be doing business together.

Somto will be assisting me in the—

sensitive part of this business.

As long as he understands the clear lines,

between my business and yours,

and ensures that whatever you’re doing,

does not affect mine.

Oh, Somto is a smart man.

He knows how to handle things pretty well.

Excuse us.

Somto, you have to believe me, I didn't take that money.

I don't care about all of that, all of that is water under the bridge.

So, why are you here?

I haven't seen you since I started working here.

You'll be seeing a lot of me around.

Why?

Look, I moved on.

I was looking for better opportunities and that's what this place offers me.

I've switched sides.

So, you'll be seeing a lot of me around.

Really?

I'll see you around, okay?

Okay.

Have you heard from him?

Depends on why you are asking.

Is there trouble in paradise?

Forget about it.

Forgive us all our sins.

In any way we've wronged you, Lord.

Forgive my daughter, Tarela.

Forgive us, Oh Lord, and have mercy on us.

In Jesus' mighty name I have prayed. Amen and amen.

Thank you, Jesus.

Papa Kome.

Papa Kome.

Wake up.

We need to talk.

It’s early in the morning.

Please, we need to talk.

What is it?

The bible says, it is wrong for us to live in sin.

If we condone sin, we separate ourselves from God.

Listen, please.

Ebiere.

Just stop all this—

nonsense that you're saying and go straight to the point.

Please.

Listen, early morning sleep is the sweetest.

We have to get married.

Married?

Ebiere you're already my wife.

I'm already your wife?

Yes.

When did you marry me?

Where?

Were we not just in a romantic relationship when we had Kome?

Then you travelled for years.

Oh, Ebiere.

I've already explained everything to you before.

You explained what?

Listen,

living together without being married is a sin in the eyes of God.

I am a child of God.

We must get married.

Okay.

Marry, right?

Who do you have that I will pay the bride price to?

No, no, no. Tell me.

Money,

I don't even have the money.

The business I want to do I don't have the funding.

Where will I get the money?

Listen, it's not difficult.

It's not difficult at all.

We could have a blessed marriage in our church here.

That one is not a problem.

And it's not a financial issue.

I want to make heaven.

I want to make heaven.

Ebiere, I want to sleep.

Please,

I want to sleep because I don't know where all this is coming from.

If it's a white dress that you're longing for,

go and look for a tailor there,

let them measure and sew the dress for you.

Please, I want to sleep.

Ovus.

I'm serious.

I'm very serious and I'm not joking about it.

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from God.

It's in the Bible.

I know.

God.

[Indistinct radio chatter]

Tiwa.

I'm sorry, did I wake you?

It's fine. I have to be up anyways.

Thanks for letting me sleep here.

Of course.

Are you just coming back from Kobe’s?

Yeah, but forget about Kobe. How're you?

I'm alright.

I know you can get into trouble for letting me stay here.

But I won't be here for long, I promise.

What's the plan?

So, I want to focus on paying Andre back first,

and then I get a small place for Kome and I.

So, the thing is, I can always sneak you in, there's no rush.

But.

Thank you.

That house hunting part,

I've been saving some money what if,

we get a place together.

With kome?

Of course with Kome.

She's my biggest fan.

Okay.

Tiwa,

are you seriously just coming back from Kobe's?

What's going on there?

I know you don't like him, but he's—

kind to me.

Kobe?

Kind?

Look, it's nothing—

serious. It's just—

music is still the goal.

If he messes up—

Tarela, relax.

Look, I have to change and go and see a lecturer.

But, just relax, breathe, okay?

Fine.

Hello.

Come in.

Good day, sir.

Good day, my dear.

How are you?

Fine sir.

Please sit down.

Thank you.

Listen, Tiwa, I've taken an interest in you. And,

I would like to know why you keep missing my classes.

I hope everything is alright?

I'm really sorry sir.

It won't happen again.

I was just,

I'm so sorry.

I just—

Why are you not sitting down?

Sit down.

Okay?

Sorry sir.

I'm just—

not used to being in a lecturer's office.

Is it bad to be in a lecturer's office?

No, that's not what I meant.

Okay, so what do you mean?

Look, my dear, feel free.

Look, I encourage a 100% honesty.

Sir,

I'm not the course rep.

And,

a young lady spending time alone in her lecturer’s office,

it gives room for—

whispers and gossip.

I'm sure you can understand.

Fair enough.

Fair enough.

Next time we won't meet in my office.

Sir, please, may I be excused?

Can we reschedule?

I have a class starting now and I'm

really trying to make all my classes.

Well, no problem.

We can reschedule.

Thank you sir.

Alright, have a lovely day my dear.

Thanks.

2X.

You are really out.

I thought you were joking.

How are you?

I'm fine.

How is everything?

Fine.

Joking, how?

Like I don't have a job, right?

What's up?

I hope all is well.

Yes.

Cool.

How are you doing?

I'm doing great.

What's going on?

I’m hanging in there.

You know that in any case, survival is the top priority.

I haven’t forgotten.

Right?

What brings you to my area?

I just wanted to see your beautiful face.

And also to let you know that I'm leaving town.

Where are you going to?

I have one or two things that I want to attend to. But,

I'll come back next week.

2X.

Who do you work for?

This girl.

You're too curious for your own good.

It's one of my bosses that people like you don't need to inquire about.

Really?

Yes.

Alright, no problem.

Don't worry.

I've really missed you.

Okay, okay.

I'm here now, I'm here now.

Calm down.

Hey, stranger.

Somto.

What's happening?

What are you doing here?

Shift for me, baby.

You know, we actually need to stop

running into each other like this.

Oh, please. This is my area.

So technically, you're the one trespassing.

I hear you.

No, I'm actually beginning to think that you're stalking me.

Look at this wanna be.

I got here first, so technically,

you're the one stalking me.

Yeah.

Somto.

Yeah.

I miss you at the club.

What is so funny?

Because I know you don't, professional troublemaker.

Somto,

but I do. Look,

I heard that you found a new spot.

Can you please find a space for me there?

No.

Somto, you didn't even think about it before saying no.

Look, inside gist,

Alex is trying to sell the club.

And I need to secure a spot.

I don't know if who he's selling to is someone who—

will leave it open or use it for something else.

I don't know. I don't know.

Honestly, I—

I don't think it's a good idea.

You know why?

Because, Tarela works there.

So even a blind man knows not to put

you and Tarela in the same club.

It's a recipe for disaster.

Once bitten, twice shy.

Do you understand?

Somto.

Talking to you is always a waste of my time.

Please, get out!

Love you too.

This is nice.

Give me my wine.

You're looking good.

So,

tell me a little bit more about yourself.

What do you do for a living?

What school did you go to? Where are you from?

You know, things like that.

That's a lot of questions.

Oh, you know, my bad.

So the thing is, my younger sister always

tells me that I ask a lot of questions.

You know.

So, I'll go first.

Alright?

My name is Feso, again.

I am founder of a software development company.

And I think that I'm—

I'm a nerd.

That sounds nice.

It's nice, really?

Yeah.

Okay.

So, are you married?

I'm divorced,

actually.

I have a cute three-year-old,

and she lives with her mother.

So,

what do you want with me?

I mean, do you go around town picking up girls at night on the street?

You know what?

Yes, I do.

I'm messing with you.

I don't go around town at night picking young girls.

And by the way,

you still have some explanations to do about that night.

But,

in your own time.

To answer your question.

Tarela,

I really—

want to get to know you.

Is everything okay?

I don't play games,

so I'm going to cut right to the chase.

Okay.

I'm a pole dancer,

and the night you saw me, I was kicked out of a house party,

for refusing to do—

extracurricular activities.

So, yes,

I work in a strip club,

lap dances, and all that stuff.

Feel free to run now.

Run?

Tarela, things just got interesting.

Why would I want to run now?

I do not care that you work—

as a pole dancer in a strip club, okay?

Your bills have to be paid one way or the other, and I get it.

Please tell me you're not frowning because I'm not running for the hills.

Do you really have little faith in me?

Or is it that you just don't trust men generally?

I'm yet to meet a good man.

It's the yet for me.

Look, there's still time for you to recognize one.

Okay?

We'll see.

So, back to questions.

Do you have any siblings?

Yes.

Okay.

I have one.

And she is the absolute love of my life.

That's cute.

So, just one sister?

Tarela.

Thank you.

I've seen it.

Thank you, my daughter.

Thank you.

I didn't do this for you.

I did it for Kome.

So you can feed my sister.

But this is it.

Don't call me.

Don't text me.

You're on your own.

God will continue to provide for you.

I'll keep praying for you.

Tarela, wait.

I'm getting married.

And it's happening on the 17th of next month.

I want you to be there,

even if you are not my chief bridesmaid.

You're getting married to that man?

Yes.

And Kome is my flower girl.

Didn't the Bible say that God gives wisdom?

Mummy, why are your priorities never straight?

I mean, who marries a runaway deadbeat in this economy?

Tarela,

that is my husband.

Which husband?

Mummy are you not ashamed of that man?

The best thing about my life right now,

is that I'm nothing like you.

Kome, wait!

Come, come.

Sister Tarela, why have you never brought me to the beach?

Well, I brought you here now,

so I think that's the important thing, yeah?

Okay.

Yeah.

It's coming.

It's a big one.

Your socks are so wet.

Sister Tarela, when are you coming back home?

I don't know yet.

I'm working on it.

Yeah?

How are you?

Fine, I'm Okay.

I've missed you.

Hello.

Babe.

Becca, what's up?

I have a job for you,

Kome, stay, don’t move.

-500,000 naira. -Okay.

One night.

Are you in?

500,000 naira, how?

Babe, calm down.

Listen, I'm not interested in that kind of job—

Not the usual ones.

These guys just got into town and they spend in dollars

Alright, no problem, Send me the details.

Bye, bye.

See, I got you this.

Before I forget.

Sister Tarela, can I have this on my birthday?

Yes, you can.

But in a real restaurant.

Okay.

With matching pink princess dresses.

You can have that.

And you know what?

I will add matching—

shoes.

We’ll do a photo shoot.

Yes, a photo shoot. Done.

Well, I wish my birthday was next week.

Kome.

Your birthday is not so far away,

it's just a couple of months away.

It's far.

It's not far.

Sister Tarela, when are you coming back home?

I'm not coming back home.

But,

you can move in with me on your birthday.

Really?

Really.

Promise?

Promise.

I can't wait.

I can't wait.

I've missed you.

I've missed you.

This big.

As big as the ocean.

Okay, let's go inside.

For another one.

Right?

Big one is coming.

Big one!

A big one is coming.

[screaming]

Hello.

I'm—

I'm downstairs, come outside.

O ye of little faith.

Okay.

I was already downstairs.

Hey!

Can you imagine?

You tried.

I mean, it's not like your gender ever keeps to time.

And you also like to sleep.

Okay, now I feel attacked.

But I mean,

not to attack you or anything.

But, you look really hot.

Thank you.

What's the occasion?

Nothing important.

Where is the note?

Give me.

What?

Tiwa.

You know I like you, right?

I mean, I—

I’ve—

been meaning to talk to you about this.

I thought you were single.

And,

I was trying to take my time.

But I don't know, I guess I missed it.

Because tell me why all of a sudden,

there are two guys, one picking you up and one hugging you.

And,

it's probably—

too annoying to admit but it kind of makes me jealous.

Ibrahim.

Yeah.

I—

I don't know if it's—

it's still on the table.

But, can I shoot my shot?

Are you single?

There's just so much going on with family and,

work, school.

I can't even—

I didn't mean to hurt you.

You and our friendship means the world to me.

You know that, right?

Yeah, right.

You don't want to lose your study buddy,

and I get it so you're going to friendzone me, is it?

You're just a fish, no.

Okay.

[clears throat]

Yeah.

Wait, where are you going, dressed like this?

That is none of your fucking business, Bozo.

Seriously?

Seriously, Kobe?

Listen, if you're going to cheat on me,

at least do it with somebody rich and not this Bozo.

I actually thought you were

different from the other strippers, Tiwa.

Don't, don't—

don't talk to her like that.

She is—

She is my girlfriend.

And you should fucking mind your business.

Who do you think you are?

Listen, you don't own her.

Tiwa, seriously?

Ibrahim.

Ibrahim.

I’ll give it to you back in class.

Please.

Thank you.

Fuck off.

Fuck off.

Bozo.

I've been here waiting for you since.

Babe, you'll see me now, please.

Hurry up, I hope you're already close?

I don't like all this nonsense,

you're just wasting someone's time unnecessarily.

Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up.

Tarela, hop in fast, we have someone else to pick up.

Becca, what's up?

I'm good.

I hope those guys will pay?

Because, 500,000 naira for one dance is unbelievable.

They will pay.

500,000 naira.

Me?

I won't fight.

I'll behave.

You won't fight?

I won't fight.

Tarela.

Yes.

Please, don't be angry.

I don't understand.

Becca.

Becca, what's happening?

I'm sorry.

Becca.

I didn't have a choice.

I'm very sorry, babe.

Becca, wait. Becca, wait.

Becca, wait.

Becca.

Becca.

Becca, where are you going?

Becca, where are you going?