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Hurry up. Wissa, hurry.

After you dig it

take it to my room.

-Have you heard me? -Yes, sir.

Okay. Go on. Quickly.

-Hi, good morning. -Hey.

Hi.

Wow, goddess.

Wow.

An antithesis that works like no other.

Why do you always have to say that whenever we meet?

Because I know it makes you prickly.

Aren't you a goddess?

Karama, you have to stop giving her a reaction otherwise she'll keep at it.

Oh come on Atika, it's now our signature greeting.

Call it the Mairo-Karama ritual.

Anyways look, babe, you look drop dead gorgeous.

Ah-ah. Can we just do the "gorgeous" and discard the "drop-dead" part?

I keep good company so I can't be caught slacking.

-Yeah. -Yes.

Guys look, I'm hungry.

What are we having? I want…

-Hmm. -Something low fat,

low sugar, with low calories.

In other words, some cardboard paper.

It's not like you ever have to ever watch your weight.

But I’m not getting any younger.

Yeah, 32 is practically over the hill.

Whoa… look, Karama can be so dramatic.

So you know what?

I'm not even looking at you.

I just feel like having something decadent like…

I'm starving, I want something…

-Yeah. -Okay.

-Can you sign that one? -Thank God.

-Perfect. -It is an absolute pleasure.

-Thank you. -Pleasure is all ours.

By the grace of God.

Thank you, thank you.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

-Gamji Energy is ours. -Finally.

-By the grace of God. -Oh my good God.

I can't believe this. This is good.

You know what?

With the majority shares in our pocket,

we might as well just put a leash on their collar.

With Tanacious Energy on the name and address attached to that collar.

With a description that says,

"If lost, bring back to owner."

10% of 200 million dollars paid up front.

-As deposit. -As deposit

You know, right now I don't care how we're going to make the bid.

I'm just so chuffed.

What are you talking about?! You know what I want to do?

I just want to celebrate.

I'm in the mood for celebration. I can't put my head around any work for now.

Neither can I.

You know what? I haven't felt this good in a long time.

You know what wise people say?

They say success is the greatest high ever.

Absolutely, right now I'm walking on clouds.

No, no. You better calm down.

Because we need to celebrate on solid ground.

-My friend. -Yeah.

-We did this. -Honestly.

This is really good, amazing.

Gamji. Gamji Energy, finally ours.

AK.

AK.

AK!

AK, where is the grass?

AK!

Where is the grass?

Where is the grass I told you to get for the horses?

I was going to get it.

From your phone?

I was just quickly checking something.

And you want the horses to wait for you?

AK, for heaven's sake, you're 30 years old.

I cannot understand how a full grown man

will wait for people to tell him what to do.

What is your problem?

So, Father, how much did he give you?

What?!

Oh. Is this what it's all about?

Yes, Baba.

If I didn't tell Alhaji Madugu you weren't feeling fine,

he wouldn't even have given you the peanuts he gave you.

You don't have to be rude, AK.

I told you I was going to tell him.

Just tell me the truth.

Were you ever going to tell him?

Exactly.

-This is bullshit. -Mind your language, boy.

But someone had to say it.

‎Baba!

Why do you let them treat you this way?

You're almost 80.

Yet you wake up before sunrise and you don’t stop working till after the sunset.

For what?

He didn't even ask what was wrong with you.

How do you slave for people who do not care about you, Baba?

I do not understand why you're being unhappy on my behalf,

when I am not unhappy.

If I don't see anything wrong in this, why should you?

Now, tell me…

what do you see I lack?

Look at you.

Look at the way you live.

You've been sick for over a few days now.

They should be able to arrange for you to go to a proper hospital.

They're stinking rich.

Yet they hold on to their money with glue.

I cannot give my life to people for nothing.

Of course. You cannot because you're not me.

You cannot even live under some discomfort for your own gain.

I know you young people are told

you're supposed to be rich, have big houses with big businesses.

But one thing you fail to do is service.

You should know what service is.

And what is wrong with that, hmm?

Is it wrong to want comfortable life?

Is it wrong to not want to slave away your life to ungrateful people?

My son, we all have our paths to follow.

And your path is to live in poverty

in the midst of so much wealth.

You see…

this family

was given to me by God.

To serve.

And I'm content doing it.

You see, whatever you want to do,

you better do it with your whole heart.

That is where you get contentment.

AK.

For heavens sake, stop focusing on wealth that is not yours.

Are you listening?

If God wills it, he will give you your own wealth.

Stop being greedy.

Now, go and get me the grass for the horses, please.

Can you hear me?

For a framework, I think this is fine.

Her Arewa.

"Harewa."

-Hmm. -You know, we need a good phrase.

Something that captures our aim.

What do you think?

Like teaching Arewa women that marriage isn't everything.

Yes, and they should stop being door mats.

-Atika! -Atika!

What?

Doesn't marriage swallow up Northern women?

But if we say it like that, it will seem like we're trying to attack marriage.

Exactly.

Or wanting to start a hostile movement.

I mean this foundation is to help Arewa women.

And not to alienate our society.

Well, if you asked me,

Northern women lose themselves

and marriage becomes the ultimate goal.

Atika.

Mairo and I are married.

Are we swallowed up?

-No, but-- -But nothing.

See…

we're not fighting marriage.

We just want the Northern female to see herself as a potential

that will contribute substantially to the growth of our society.

And not always take a back seat.

Smallie.

There's no us without them.

Well, I'm thinking of a feasibility study.

It's great that we are speaking about what we want to do

but we have to be practical.

How do we want to go about this?

How are we going to raise the funds to do this, and

how do we expect to run this organization effectively?

Well, let's do bullet points of what exactly we want to achieve.

Then of course we leave the feasibility study to you Mairo

That's right up your alley.

Okay.

Look, I find these discussions hard.

I mean navigating around culture and religion--

is possible.

We can still respect religion and culture,

and still advance the Arewa women.

I have a few ideas for a logo already.

Something that has a silhouette of a woman in a hijab with a tiara.

-Hmm. -I like.

Me too.

I'll play around with some things I have,

and then have it ready by our next meeting.

You never disappoint.

Say it.

Why are you smiling?

Can you remember when Karama said she was tired of school and

-she wanted to leave school. -Oh no.

I remember.

She said marriage had to be easier.

No.

I blame Chemistry and Physics.

My goodness, how did I end up in Sciences.

I mean, do you remember when we tried to sneak out Atika

because she was having troubles with Angelo.

Oh yes.

Those episodes were scary.

One day, you

‎jumped from upstairs and started ‎running in the middle of the night.

Thank God prayers worked.

I never thought you'll get over those episodes.

Do you remember Baba Security…

that dropped from the tree because he thought Atika dropped from the sky?

Wow.

And Smallie and I had to chase you and hold you down.

We even had to pour water on your face before you recovered.

Take me back.

-Life. -Atika.

-Yeah? -Are you good?

Because of all those episodes…

I had no friends.

Of course, asides both of you.

Thank you guys so much for always being there.

But…

Mm-hmm.

I would like to see those genes try me now.

What?! They'll be scared of you today.

Who can't you intimidate?

Atika the Disaster.

‎This is a disaster.

-Welcome, sir. -Good day. Have a seat.

-Thank you. -I haven't seen you in a while.

Would you like to have something to drink?

Uh, nothing for me.

I'm fine. Thank you, sir.

If you don't mind, I'll continue with my tea.

So, to what do I owe this visit

from the distinguished executive director of the biggest bank this side of Africa?

You usually send your minions.

You're a valued customer and it's

always a privilege to see you.

No minions for you ever.

Relationship management.

I usually get nervous when you begin to sweet talk me like this.

I'm afraid, sir…

it's not pleasant news that has brought me here.

My contacts are telling me

that the anti-corruption agency dogs

are sniffing closely.

And there's actually talk of your accounts being flagged.

So, why are you worried?

You know what to do. Don't you?

I just wanted to confirm.

That's fine. It will be done.

I'll give you an update as soon as I can.

It's alright.

Excuse me.

Have a nice day.

Thank you.

The biggest corruption scandal of the decade, Alhaji Tukur Madugu,

the general managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission

is in the eye of a storm. He is accused of embezzling

money to the tune of 80 million dollars.

The new general managing director has been appointed

to take over the NNPC with immediate effect.

Alhaji, what is happening?

What is this? Is this true?

What's this? I'm…

I'm so confused.

It can get worse.

You must brace yourself.

Brace myself.

Yes.

Ha!

Are you sure? Isn't this some mix-up?

Alhaji.

Did you do it?

What sort of question is this?

It's… It's a setup.

I'm being framed to take the fall for some people.

And they will never find me.

But who is doing this to you?

Surely if investigated, you'll be cleared.

If you're saying the truth.

Now, what would you do?

Don't worry.

I'll go into hiding.

Till the news blows over.

I can't even be here.

I can't…

Okay, just calm down,

Calm down, let me get you some water.

‎Calm down.

Just…

Alha…

Alhaji!

Alhaji!

Alhaji! Alhaji!

Oh my God! Asabe! Asabe!

Oh God.

Please.

I've been craving dan wake all week. I just had to make it.

Trust me, I haven't had this in a very long while.

And Karama will be so mad that we didn't wait for her before eating.

Wait, did you make this by yourself?

Mm-hmm. Chef Mairo, Northern Kitchen maestro at your service.

No wonder.

Tastes so funny.

But look, seriously Karama will be so mad

that we had all these without waiting for her.

She'll forgive us once she sniffs at this.

Modesty much.

But wait though.

This is very unlike her.

I mean she would have at least called to say she was running late or something.

-Let me try her again -Yeah, you should.

She's still not picking up.

Maybe she muted her ringtone.

Yeah.

That's funny.

Quite strange.

Let me try her again.

Hello?

We were starting to worry.

Wait.

Calm down.

What happened?

What is it?

Oh my goodness.

Where are you?

Okay, we're coming.

-But what happened? -Alhaji.

He collapsed this morning and they had to rush him to the hospital.

Oh, no. We need to go.

Let me go get my keys.

We are live at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation headquarters.

News broke out this morning

of the uncovering of an allegation of a massive

corruption at the top echelon of the management of the corporation.

Due to this effect, the Presidency has appointed a new E.D.

As you can see behind me, the anti-corruption agents

are coming out of the NNPC building

with some files. They have declined to comment.

But there's reliable information that the senior agent

would be addressing us.

Well, the anti-corruption unit focused on public offices and

has uncovered an elaborate scheme.

One that has been a conduit for channeling a huge amount of money,

for laundering from the NNPC.

I cannot give you all the details right now but

I assure you that…

all the perpetrators must be brought to book.

Sir, how much has been embezzled?

-Sir, has anyone been-- -Sir, Alhaji Madugu--

I cannot give you all the details right now.

But further details will be communicated to you later, okay?

Thank you, sir.

-Sir. Sorry, sir… -Sir, I just want to know if…

I'm so sorry.

Don't worry he'll be alright. We'll pray.

You didn't see him, he was struggling to breathe.

But you got him here on time and the doctors are working on him, right?

He's still with the doctor.

Oh my God.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Yes.

Ah. No, no. Please don't look for a flight.

Just stay there, in case we need to take him out.

It would be better if you're around.

Please just stay there. I'll keep you informed.

Amen.

Amen.

She's still in Saudi?

-Yeah. -Hmm.

Ma, your attention is needed.

Huh? Oh my God.

You'll be fine.

Listen…

Be careful.

I want you…

to go and get it.

Good morning.

Morning. Good morning madam.

Is everything okay?

Uh…

I'm fine. It's nothing.

I just don't like seeing him like this.

Yes, you're right.

But he has some problems, we're all doing our best.

Um…

Doctor.

I would like to speak to you.

To have a grasp on what is happening.

Yes, madam. He has a very severe problem.

He is not good… now.

We should be… cautiously optimistic.

To improve will take time.

Alhaji.

I've been so afraid.

It's okay. I'll be fine.

I can't tell any family member.

It's too dangerous.

I trust you can take care of all of them.

Stop saying that.

This whole thing will blow over and you'll be fine.

We'll take care of it together.

I've decided to tell Mairo and Atika.

All eyes are on our family members.

Nobody will see them coming. Nobody will suspect them.

Can you trust them?

With my life.

They would never betray me.

You can go ahead and tell them.

It's okay.

Ma, I don't know if you'll like to eat something.

No.

How's the boss?

He's getting better.

May God grant him speedy recovery.

Amen.

-Good afternoon, madam. -Good afternoon.

Yeah, Alhaji asked to see me.

-Baba Jodda? -Yes.

Okay. You can see him. You have five minutes. He needs to rest.

-No problem. -Thank you.

Thank you.

‎Greetings.

‎Greetings to you too.

Good day, Alhaji.

How are you feeling?

I'm feeling better.

I wish you speedy recovery, Alhaji.

Amen.

Very good.

-Baba Jodda. -Yeah.

My wife.

Okay.

You must…

You must give her.

Okay, is that what you want, Alhaji?

Yes.

Okay, it's fine, Alhaji.

I'll give it to her, by God's grace.

Thank you.

-Wish you speedy recovery, Alhaji. -Amen.

‎-Blessings be upon you, Alhaji. ‎-Amen.

Quickly.

Carry it and follow me.

Quickly, take it easy.

Well done.

Bring your hand. Close your hand.

How is he?

We'll keep praying.

By God's grace, he'll be alright.

-Wish him quick recovery. -Thank you.

-Wish him quick recovery. -Thank you.

You can go.

-Go. -Just…

Thank you.

‎Go on with you.

Seen this yet?

That's just the one in Chevyville, Lekki.

Is it occupied?

A dolphin shaped pool.

Hmm. Do you know the kind of money you need to build that?

Bastard money.

Well, we're confiscating everything.

That house will be secured in a few days.

Alhaji Tukur Madugu.

A thief.

No conscience.

I mean, why build a house like this and leave it empty?

It's the bane of being too liquid.

You know, property is a good way to store up money.

This is surreal.

When it rains, it pours.

I mean, I've stopped watching the news.

It's hard to watch all those accusations.

How are you holding up, Smallie?

I'm just like a pendulum.

Swinging between the worry for his life and

the smear on his career.

But Alhaji is not the sort to take blindly to what he's being accused of.

But the news says those approvals came directly from his office.

I just hate the way they keep speaking about all he owns,

as though he had nothing before he became E.D.

It's not fair.

He's battling for his life,

and they're just busy spinning stories

to make him out as a common criminal.

He did not do it.

Heard from the hospital yet?

Nothing so far.

He was just the way I left him a while ago.

I just want to get myself together before I get back.

I don't know, it's hard for me.

And they're restricting visitations,

and then he's…

attempting to talk.

He was not a pauper before accepting that appointment.

You all know.

We know that Alhaji was a very wealthy man.

But they are speaking as though he had nothing.

Because of their intention.

It's normal.

It's okay.

Take it easy, everything is going to be fine.

I mean it's just for a while.

Yes. It'll blow over.

Blow over? Oh please, when?

I don't know. Everyone keeps saying that, but when?

It just feels like a long dark tunnel

that I'm just walking in aimlessly.

I don't even know what to do.

Look, we are going to stay positive.

Yes.

And you're going to take care of yourself.

I mean, when was the last time you had a meal?

Right. We're going to start with that.

We're going to get you to eat.

Karama.

We're right.

It'll blow over.

Nothing lasts forever.

It's okay.

Hmm?

Have you seen this house here?

It's not just a house, it's an estate on its own.

Well, to be fair, he had this property before he became--

Can we have a timeline, so we can properly catalogue

-all he acquired after becoming E.D. -Okay.

I know the houses in Maitama were built within the last two years.

Yes.

The crude oil vessels, both of them.

Private jet.

Did you say private jet?

Jets. It's in that file over there.

What?!

We need to act quick.

Coordinate to take all of this before they take any action.

Suspense is killing me.

I hope it's not human heads that are inside here.

-Atika. -Atika.

Look…

this must remain between the three of us.

You're the only two that I trust.

Okay.

Karama.

What is this? Why?

This is in the category of finding human heads.

Alhaji and I spoke.

And I told him that you're the only two that I trust.

You have to tell us what this is.

This is the only way to safeguard what Alhaji had before he became E.D.

I know these people.

They'll keep hunting for him. They will even go back

to his past and unravel the things he even worked for.

Look…

See…

I'm splitting this into two,

and you guys will help me keep the other half.

You're the only two that I trust.

Where will we keep this?

I think I can hide it in the house we're building.

My brother will help me bury it.

We haven't done the flooring yet so I can dig it up.

Okay.

But how long are we keeping it?

Maybe a year?

What of you, Atika?

I can't… I can't think of anything.

I mean, this is so thriller-ish.

But don't worry. Don't worry.

I'll come up with something, definitely.

Karama, don't worry.

Everything is going to be fine. Everything will work out well.

I hope so.

Yes.

Wow.

You're chilling.

This is how life is supposed to be.

I'm telling you.

Um, but AK, it's like you hit a jackpot.

Tell us why you're shutting this place down for us.

Please tell us what is going on.

Not a jackpot, guy.

But if we play our cards right, a jackpot is on the way.

Really?

How do you mean, AK?

Yesterday night,

Alhaji's wife… you know her, right?

-The small one? -Yes, the second wife.

The senior wife has been in Saudi for a while now.

Anyway, she came to pick something from my grandfather.

What was it?

A box my grandfather buried for them.

Box? What was inside the box?

That's the thing. They didn't even open the box.

But I'm very sure it was money.

I didn't even know it was buried there.

What if it was a dead body?

No.

It was money.

You were asking me how I got money for all of this.

Yes. Exactly.

Well, she gave us lots of money after we placed the box in the car.

Now tell me, if that thing wasn't valuable,

why would she give us such a large amount?

But rich people though…

They'll see people with problems yet they'll be burying money.

Exactly, guy.

My grandfather has been working for them since when.

Who knows? Yet look at him.

One step away from poverty everyday.

Stingy people, I tell you.

But you know,

it will serve them right if we just took this money.

Before rich people enters the kingdom of God,

it's like an elephant passing through the eye of a needle.

Look at this drunkard. So you think you can make heaven this way?

-Yes. -You'll make heaven this way?

Yes.

This guy.

But seriously, I want my share.

At least for all the years, my grandfather has given them.

Look guys, we're hitting this jackpot together.

If you're all with me.

Come on, AK, you're still asking?

I'm with you all the way.

Look guy, I could use some money though. Why do you speak this way?

-I wonder about you. -Look at AK!

-Let us do this. -Let us do this please.

-C'mon, AK. -Yes, we're doing this, guys.

Guy, look at money in view.

-See money. We need more beer. -Yes.

Where's this lady?

‎Subtitle translation by: Ayolope Koiki