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This your dancing is a bit too much. I hope you're not going to be dancing like

that at the gospel concert.

Even more than this, I must show those five bubbles my talent.

What talent?

My singing talents now, which I bless you with in the morning.

You mean that earache which you baptize me with every morning? Look, the earache

that you get baptized with is your husband's knowing.

My own talent is going to get me a husband.

And if you think that singing of yours is going to get you a husband, you

look for something else.

You remember Sister Mercy?

After 40 years of singleness, she joined the church choir.

And just after three months, she is now married to a rich banker.

Oh, that will be my portion. Oh, that will be my portion. I will marry a rich

banker.

What I can't believe they actually do we need this this concept in Peckham Civic

Center this year To get myself

Because Tunketablus must worship God in style.

Unlike you. It's not a fashion parade for me. I'm just going there for

breakthrough.

It's true.

Now you know.

Peace be unto this house of glory.

Oh, welcome, Pastor Michael. We were just talking about the gospel concert.

I'm afraid I am here for that very same reason.

Unfortunately, we have to cancel the concert.

What?

Cancel?

The concert's been cancelled. We've been looking forward to it for months now.

I know. I know. It is very, very unfortunate.

But you see, this virus has plagued everyone with flu.

We cannot have a concert without a choir.

What about you, Pastor? You normally step in and lead.

Oh, yes.

You know, I love to sing. But I've also been plagued with this virus.

My voice is off.

Hush. If only we had new members to join the choir, that would be something.

Have you gone blind?

When you have a whole choir in front of you. Sister, where?

Look, I know your forehead is obstructing your view, but please open

Who? Where? I guess we can, you know...

Stepping as backing singers. And I can get the whole family to join in as well.

Fantastic.

Okay, so now we have five backup singers.

Maybe we don't need to cancel the event after all. Amen.

Oh, my God.

Wait. Wait. Wait.

Backup singers.

Me? Yes.

You guys will be the backup singers.

While we find the main lead singer.

I think your forehead is obstructing your view. Please, open your eyes. I

am the lead singer.

Me. Funke, there are five new backup singers.

The right thing to do is to give them a chance.

No, they don't need a chance. When you have one clear leader.

Me, me.

Okay. Good.

Please, get everyone to audition later in the cafe so we can find

the right leading voice.

What's wrong with you? What is it? I am the lead singer.

And can you also prepare some...

small chops for the for the event okay pastor michael you never know there

be a rising singing star amongst them i am the rising star

i

will take my leave

peace be unto this house

Auntie Funke is enough.

Auntie Funke is enough.

God,

you are wonderful.

Hi, Lord. Sister Funke.

In a few minutes, we'll be starting the audition for the lead singer of the

choir. But let's wait to see if anyone else comes.

Pastor, why are you wasting your time?

Just give it to me.

Give it to me.

There's no one else to audition for the part.

Hello.

You are welcome.

Thank you, Pastor.

Bayo, thanks for the lift.

Good luck with the singing.

Brother Bayo.

Living so soon?

I was hoping we could use your expertise to help judge the

lead singer of the choir. You can be Simon Cowell.

Simon Cowell? Simon Cowell.

Okay,

why not?

Simon Cowell.

Ladies and gentlemen.

It seems we have our other judge, Brother Bayo.

Now, for all of those who are auditioning for the lead singer of the

please put your hands up now.

Now I know my enemies.

Bayo, darling. Yes, glad.

You know, as you are judging, they come to be shocked.

Don't forget where you are sleeping tonight.

Bayo.

Just a quick word.

You know, I know I have not been paying rent for a long time.

A very long time.

Leave him alone. He doesn't need any influence.

Bayo, remember what I said.

Let the auditions begin.

Oh, no, Pastor.

No, thanks. I won't be needing that.

But... How would you know the words to the song?

All I need is this.

Five, six, seven, eight.

Moral corruption.

Shut up!

Shadi, if I knew that you'd be doing this, I would have left you at home.

Come on.

Dad,

if you don't let me perform, I won't come to the gospel concert. You do what

like. I will deal with you at home.

I think it's

time we moved on to the next act. I think so.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still

waters. He restoreth my soul.

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no

evil. For thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff. Sister Gladys. Sister Gladys.

God bless you.

That was a wonderful rendition of the book of Psalms.

but this is a singing audition and we are looking for singers for the lead

singer of the choir thank you very much thank you very much thank

you very much

Is it on?

grace by Ayodele.

Sister Funke, I believe in miracles.

But the act of fixing your voice is too hard.

It's too great for my Lord.

So, number one, you can't even sing. Number two, you are a cheater.

As with it, I am the Bayo Cowell of this audition.

You are not even singing it in tune.

You sing it like this.

Amazing grace.

How sweet the sound.

That saved a wretch like me.

Brother Bayo. I prayed and the Lord has answered.

Brother Bayo. You are the new lead.

But I'm just the judge.

Surely.

Surely.

I catch it.

Hurry up and clean the place.

Look, I am paying you by the hour. I'm cleaning as fast as I can, Funke.

Don't you keep shaking it down.

Please be honest.

What do you want?

Sister Funke, oh yes.

Sister Funke, I need a very small favor from you.

Favor? Yes.

Small favor. Let me check my bank account and see whether I have any

for you.

Balance, zero.

No favors.

Sister Funke, but I haven't even begun. No, but see, when I needed you to make

me the lead singer of the gospel concert tonight, did you help me? Sister Funke,

the way things are going,

there may not even be a gospel concert after all.

Yes, how can there be when the lead singer is not singing?

And you got a fake excuse for a leader.

by your facing out from nude.

Did you?

No, no, no, no, no, no.

Tell him it should have been me.

It should be me.

Anish Funke, you can't sing.

You've been drowning out my ears with your voice all day.

Tell me about it.

Why are you talking your lips and mind your business? Who asked you anyway?

Don't you go and get on with your work.

Sister Funke. I'm finishing.

Sister Funke. What?

This is very serious.

The community center has canceled the concert because due to lack of ticket

sales. We need a new venue.

Quickly.

So, what do you want me to do about it?

Well, I was thinking we could use this place.

It is small. It is very cramped. But we can make it work.

Ah, Pastor.

Today is your lucky day.

Why? Oh, yes.

Tony is away, and I am in charge.

Leadership.

See, I even have a ruler.

Leadership. Oh, yes.

But you want to have your concert here?

Yes. Oh, yes. But you can have the concert here.

Sister Funke.

Sister Funke. Yes.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much. But on one condition.

Anything for you, sister.

You make me the lead singer.

No, the Lord has anointed my brother Bayo for this role.

He has not anointed me.

Well, different anointing for different.

You need the premises.

Yes. Then make me the lead singer.

Sister Funke, I've already given my word to brother Bayo. Take it back.

I've got it.

I've got it.

Sister Funke, I will make you the backup.

Lead singer.

Oh, yes.

Back up, yes.

Back up. No, back up. Lead singer.

Lead singer.

Back up.

Yes, yes.

Back up.

Oh, what if something happens to Bayo?

I will be the lead singer.

Ah.

We don't pray for bad things to happen, but in the events that they do, the

backup will lead the way.

Is that okay?

You will lead the way from backup.

Backup lead.

Yeah, yeah.

Okay, okay.

Yes. Good. I will see you later. Good. Yes. Good.

Yes. Yes, I will let everyone know that the gospel concert will be in the cafe.

Ready one.

Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

I was even dressed.

The gospel concert is in an hour. I don't want to be late.

We have enough time.

That is what you said when we went to the fella show. And when did we arrive?

When fella was leaving me. Look, you know what? Just meet me there.

Meet me there.

My backup singer.

Are you ready for the show?

Before you were born.

I was ready.

Just meet me at...

The Civic Center.

Huh? Where?

Peckham Civic Center.

Okay.

Bye.

Good evening, George.

Good evening, Pastor. Oh, good evening, George.

Good evening, Pastor.

Turn to somebody and give them a high five.

God is good.

And he will be good tomorrow, too.

Welcome to the gospel concert.

Have you seen Bayo? He said he'll be here ages ago.

I've tried calling him on his phone, but he goes straight to voicemail.

Gladdy, you know that man. He has no commitments.

He probably... Probably he's at Mama Africa watching football with the boys.

The only time that he's punctual is when he's collecting rent.

Well, if he's not here now, he won't be able to lead the choir. What are we

going to do?

Sister Gladys, where is Brother Bayo?

We are about to start.

Look at the time.

We don't know where that man is.

Pastor Michael, you have said that in his absence, I can always fill the void.

Fill the void.

Fill the void. Yes.

Fill the void.

There has to be another option. There must be another option.

Option, okay.

Right now, I am your only option.

Look, I am your lead singer now.

So, let me sing.

No, no.

Pastor, look, you have promised me that I will be the lead singer.

So, let me sing.

No. No.

You are a man of God.

You cannot lie.

No. So, I will sing.

The mic is all yours.

The Lord will help us all.

So, now, can you get ready for the masterpiece?

This woman is an imposter.

You cannot stop me now. The microphone is in my hand. But I am the lead singer.

But you are late. You are too, too late.

Too late. Give me the mic.

Leave it. Give me the mic. I am the lead singer. Stop.

Stop. You are embarrassing me. Stop.

Stop. There will be no violence in this service.

In the name of God, I demand this fighting to stop now.

Oh, God.

Please answer my prayers, God.

And just take me, Lord God, to a lead singer. Please.

Show me a lead singer.

Show me a lead singer, God.

Where are you going?

I'm going soon.

Voice of an angel, reveal yourself to me now.

My brother, that was wonderful.

What are you doing wasting your gift on cleaning when you should be singing?

Thank you, brother.

That's really encouraging.

But I'm just a faithful servant.

I like to sing for the Lord.

Oh, my brother.

Today your promotion has come.

Come,

come, come. Come and pick your promotion.

Come.

Is God not wonderful?

Against the golden skyline, you spoke to me at last.

It started out intensely, and within all

my senses I knew.

I'm sure I knew the only reason God gave me eyes.

The only reason God gave me ears was his voice.

God is good.

Brother, let's have a talk.

That was fantastic.

That was fantastic.

In fact, take my card.

Once we have finished the building fund and we have our own premises, I want you

to come back and lead the choir.

Yes.

You see, Funke, with all your cheating, your 419ing.

We have been spared your horrendous voice.

That is enough.

Enough of you.

I may not have got the job as the lead singer, but I have found something else.