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Karama.

You're quite brave.

Bringing this your brand new car into this neighbourhood.

Goddess.

‎-Hello. ‎-Hello.

Hmm.

So, um…

Will the due date we picked be a problem?

Not at all.

I've spoken with the supplier.

We won't have any issues.

So you got someone with the due date?

From 37 weeks, a baby is ready to come into the world,

and will not be tagged premature.

So we pick women that are close to the delivery date, at least two weeks.

And in this case, we were lucky to get an exact due date.

So the person you got is five months now?

We have been monitoring her since.

She doesn't need bed rest.

But we would put her on bed rest once she reaches 35 weeks.

Worst case scenario,

if labour has not started on that day,

we'll find a way of making a CS necessary.

No. I don't want CS. I want my baby to be perfect.

There is nothing wrong with a baby being born through CS.

I know but if I have a choice…

You have nothing to worry about. Everything will be fine.

And your baby will be perfect.

Hmm.

Where is she from?

I mean, the woman carrying the pregnancy.

We can't discuss that. It's better this way.

She'll know nothing about you and you'll know nothing about her.

Yes. I think it's best that way.

Yeah because we don't need blackmailers knocking at our door.

We're airtight.

It has never and will never happen.

‎Wow.

Then how would you know if the baby is healthy or not?

I mean, the baby might have defects or might

have a history of some family mental illness,

or I don't know.

I have been doing this work for a long time.

Almost 20 years.

We're good at what we do.

We look into the history of not only the women,

but the men that are responsible for the pregnancies.

Hajiya has paid premium price.

Premium price?

It means we would do all the tests that most women cannot do.

Scan all the organs of the baby,

make sure the genotype and the blood type matches the future parent.

Wow.

I told you…

we have back up women in case anything goes wrong.

The women we have for Mummy Mairo

don't even know they are getting special care.

Yes, get used to it.

Four more months and everybody will be calling you "mummy."

Do you usually do this for money?

Karama.

Every woman needs to be happy.

Every woman should be able to experience motherhood.

Or don't you want your friend to be a mother?

I do but…

Don't worry. Everything will be fine, by God's grace.

Everything will be fine, by God's grace.

Anyway… we'll see some other time.

Come on.

That was surreal.

What was?

The whole meeting.

I mean that woman got my skin crawling.

Oh I thought she was pleasant.

With the way she was discussing babies?

Babies, as though they're pets?

"I've been in the business."

Business of selling babies?

This is exactly why we did not want to tell you.

Yes!

This is exactly why.

So don't just stand on your superior moral ground and preach to us.

Why, Atika?

I'm not trying to be superior or anything.

But I've never heard people discuss babies in that manner.

Imagine this woman has premium prices of supplying babies.

Premium!

So wait, does that mean if one pays less, he might have a defective baby or--

Oh my God.

Did I just say a defective baby?

That woman rubbed off on me.

Seriously, I'm not on a high horse here.

Look Smallie, not every one has it easy.

Yes!

I mean, Tyra Banks did some unconventional things to have her child.

So did Gabriel Union and Kim Kardashian.

Surrogacy is not unusual.

They're open and honest about it.

Their partners were supportive.

Look, this is not America.

Okay?

Here, people will look at you and your child as freaks.

Hey, Atika.

There are discreet surrogates.

We both know.

No one has to know.

Yes, and not everyone has to go through--

Go through what?!

I don't understand why people have to pressure themselves over…

I don't… For what?!

Happiness! For happiness!

Yes!

Not everyone has it easy.

Everyone has a different path.

Some people have to do some unconventional stuff, you know,

to get to their own happiness so don't sit there and judge people.

But Mairo and Tank are happy.

He loves her.

And he's not pressuring her to give him a child.

Mairo, is he?

You don't look surprised to see me.

Well, my sister called right after she let you in.

So much for surprising you.

Hmm. I see you've made yourself at home.

But please tell me you have at least shorts or sweatpants under the sheets.

Why don't you come here and find out?

Oh then there would be no surprise under the sheets now would there?

You know, you're no good for my ego.

And that's why you can't have enough of me.

Ball buster!

You know I uh…

I got the land and the permit for your factory.

Yeah okay, so how much is it going for?

Hey, stop it. You shouldn't do that.

I got it, don't worry about it. It's me, okay?

I'll handle it.

Nelson, I can pay for my own shit.

You see, that really makes me feel like shit.

Tika, I'm your man, why don't you ever let me pay for stuff?

Hell, I still come to your house to make love to you, I mean…

Make love?

Isn't that a bit too sappy even for you?

Tika…Tika, listen.

I get it, okay? This is just sex.

Alright? That's why you don't want to come to my house because it's just sex.

Tomato.

To-mah-to.

You want all of this, don't you?

Well, if you do, you have to keep coming over to my house.

250 million.

The land is valued at 250 million.

Okay, I got it.

How?

I said I got it.

Now…

What was it you were saying about a surprise…

under the sheets?

Nice.

Let me do a quick check with the serial number.

Oh… confirmed.

So, how much are you looking at?

Okay um… standard gold bar

12 kilograms.

600,000 dollars.

You do know this isn't the regular transaction.

Usually, Central Bank handles transactions like this.

It isn't like the normal selling of jewelry.

Okay.

For a token handler's fee, I'll do a favor to an old friend.

So I'll find a way to send you the details.

The transaction will be completed in five hours.

And don't try to sell them to anyone because it'll be useless.

If the serial numbers don't match with the blocks.

Have a great day.

-Honestly, at this my old age. -Ah-ah.

You will think that people will stop making reference to my age.

Ah, God.

The man actually thought I was a teenager.

You should see the look on his face when I used the car remote to unlock the car.

Well, you can't blame him. That's the Smallie life.

You know when people actually think you're older than your age.

I prefer it when people think I'm younger.

Who doesn't prefer that?

Ah c'mon, to be younger is not the problem.

To be underestimated is the main issue.

Hmm.

Well, you know what?

They haven't sat down with you to have a conversation.

I mean, I give them just one or two minutes to at least speak to you.

Then they will know that they can never mess with you.

Um, you haven't said anything about the gold.

Oh, that.

I'm fine now.

I'll let you know when I want it back.

Ma, AK is here to see you.

AK?

Okay, send him in.

Good afternoon Hajiya.

Good afternoon.

AK.

Is everything alright? How's Baba?

He's fine.

I want to see you, Hajiya?

Okay, get on with it, what is the problem?

In private, Hajiya.

Alright.

Let's use the small parlour.

Just give me a minute.

What the hell?!

Sorry.

That was nothing.

Who was that?

-Who? -That fine dude.

Oh my God.

He works in the stables.

-Problem with the horses? -No, not at all.

He just wants to work in the main house.

-Hmm. -And…

And I said no.

Why?

Why?

Oh please, I don't need drama in my life again.

I mean how would it look for a young man like that to work closely with a widow.

No, please.

I'll take him.

No, you're not.

What?

He can work with me.

Doing what?

One or two things.

Are you serious?

Very serious.

-Atika. -Hey!

Okay.

I'll have them call him back.

Please no entanglements.

She can't even try it.

I'm done with you guys.

No, please.

AK?

-No, it can't… -Argh.

Hello.

Yes, It's me.

I want you to be absolutely certain that it is 100%

Yes, without a doubt.

Thank you.

Thank you.

So um, any reason why you're hiding behind that windshield?

Me hide, from who?

Just so you know…

You know, not even that. Those things will confuse anyone about who you are.

Much better.

Yeah, so now what?

Would you like to eat something?

No, I'm good.

Juice is just fine thank you.

Always cutting to the chase, Atika. Always.

You know me. I find parables annoying.

So what is all this about?

Do you have more gold?

And what is it to you?

Nothing. Just that my connect is buying

‎and I feel it's the right time to sell.

And you think that I have more gold?

No I have nothing, just my hunch.

Okay and you trust your hunches.

They've not misled me so far.

Okay, so what are we talking about? I hope it is going to be worth my while.

Oh.

Okay.

Oh, even I have to admit that this is good.

But you know what?

Either ways, I'll have to think about it.

But like I said, this is really a great time to sell.

What is it?

I thought I saw someone that I know.

Relax.

You look like I'm about to crucify you.

You still find it hard to believe that I mean you well, right?

No. It's not that at all.

It just takes some getting used to.

I mean, one day I'm packing horse shit.

And then next, you're making me in charge of a big project.

It just feels like a dream, ma'am.

Well, it's fine. we don't need to talk about all of that again.

Have a seat.

Well AK, I know the sort of person that you are.

And I would like you to do something for me.

So in case you forgot…

I have huge plans, really big plans.

And I mean if you play your cards right…

you stand to benefit a whole lot from me.

Thank you.

Thank you so much, ma'am.

Yuck, stop! Don't.

-I hate groveling. -Groveling?

Yes. When you suck up to a person, I don't like it.

-Oh er, sorry ma'am. -It's fine.

You see with me, you don't need to do all these groveling stuff.

It's not something I need. Just be yourself.

Yes, ma'am.

Well, just give me a moment.

So this is the design I came up with.

Hmm. Nice.

I'm so sorry it took this long.

I didn't want this project to be in the freezer.

I know we were overtaken by life, but we need to get back on track.

I love how incredibly efficient you are, Mairo.

Thank you.

So what do you guys think of the logo?

I like it, except for the fact that it is pink.

I like it because of the pink in it.

Uh… what's wrong with pink?

Pink is over played-out.

I mean, why is everything female pink?

Look, it's bad enough that they make pink shaving sticks

that do the exact same thing as other shaving sticks.

Yet because it's pink, it is more expensive.

Pink tax.

Yeah. I should read up on that.

You know it isn't always literal tax.

Female products tend to be more pricey than male equivalents.

I mean, for many reasons.

Are you really trying to justify it?

Am I mad? No.

I'm just too frightened that you could have me justify this.

Look, like I was saying it's time women stepped out of that pink hollow.

Atika I beg you, please do not start your political debate or your feminist rant.

What is wrong with pink?

It's delicate, it's feminine and a lot of women do not object.

Perhaps we should deepen it a bit.

Would you like that?

-Atika masifa. -Yeah.

Yeah, girls… I want the gold back.

Hmm.

Of course, I made all necessary arrangements,

and there'll be a price for keeping it.

Yeah but it's not possible.

We need more time, at least two days notice.

I don't understand. What do you mean it is not possible?

Look, it's not easy to hide that amount of gold.

I had to make arrangements to make sure it's secure.

What?

Did you think that I was going to keep it under my bed?

Smallie, people get killed for way less than what you gave us to keep.

So like I was saying, I went through great measures, great lengths

to make sure that the gold is secured. So we need more time.

I mean it's very risky for you to as for it now.

She's very right.

I mean it took a lot of maneuvering to even keep it away from Tanko.

You didn't expect me to keep it in the house. You know I have domestic staff.

So you both need time.

Mm-hmm.

How long are we talking about?

What is going on here?

Ma, they said they wanted to see you.

And I asked them to wait outside but they insisted on entering.

I was about to call the security man at the gate.

It's alright. I'll take it from here.

Gentlemen.

Who are you and what gives you the audacity to barge into my house like this?

I'm Detective Timothy Mang.

We're from State Security police. We need to speak to you.

Hmm.

Can I see some ID?

What is it again?

What could you possibly want from me?

This is not funny in the least. This is harassment of some sort.

We're sorry we cannot discuss here.

There's been a new development in your husband's corruption case.

What corruption case are you talking about?

The investigation surrounding his case is not closed yet.

Why won't you let this man rest in peace?

Do you want to exhume his body and prosecute?

What is your aim? What is it?

You're determined to further sully his name, and let me warn you…

-I'll fight you all. -You just have to calm down, ma.

We did not come with the intention of being hostile.

We need to talk.

Okay.

Have a seat.

I'm not offering any drinks.

My hospitality is stretched too thin.

So just tell me.

Please you have to come with us. We have some things we have to discuss about.

It's not like I’m the first wife.

I'm not even the first wife or the head of the family.

What do you want me to say?

Just come with us. We'll explain everything.

Give me a moment while I pick my bag.

Let's go back again.

So you're saying that my husband was a front man

to this man you're claiming.

That the person actually owned all my husband pretended to own.

That sums it up, ma.

I need you to think and tell us all you know.

All I know.

I'm just knowing this whole issue. I mean…

I don't know anything.

I apologise, I did not put it well.

I mean, did he tell you anything…

maybe on his death bed or even

any statement he may have made that makes sense right now?

No.

I can't think of anything at all.

I thought all my husband had was within his rights.

I never… I don't know anything.

Did you discuss this with his first wife?

No, we never talked about this with her.

I mean if she knows something, she would have let something slip.

But, no.

Any idea when she's coming back from Saudi Arabia?

I'm not sure if she's coming back anytime soon.

With bad press and you guys buzzing around trying to take Alhaji's estate?

Huh. If I were her, I wouldn't even think of coming back.

Okay, that'll be all for now. Please do not leave town.

You're not under arrest.

You're valuable to this investigation and we need you to stay close.

And if you remember anything and want to talk to me, please do not hesitate.

I'll be here.

I'm coming.

Atika, sit down. We need to talk about this recent development.

Look, I'm restless. I'm very restless.

I mean, we have a problem. We have a very big problem.

Where is your gold?

Do you have it or any part of it?

Look Mairo, I told you.

I tied it up at an investment and it's not going to mature till a year's time.

So no, I don't have the gold.

What about you?

-I gave it to Tanko. -What?

-You gave it to Tanko. -Lower your voice.

Huh.

Wait, you just carried everything and gave it to him.

Like everything, you gave it to your husband.

He borrowed it.

There was something he needed to acquire

and he needed money so I lent it to him.

Okay, well…

Easy. Just ask him for it back.

Okay, it's not that simple.

He can't raise it in a short time.

Look, at least I'm trying to build myself here.

Not just carry everything and just give it to a man in my life.

I'm sorry.

Look, I'm just stunned that you'll just

carry everything and just give it to him like that.

He's my husband.

We help each other. And we don't hide anything from each other.

What will we do?

Look, Karama would have to wait.

Yes. Besides, it's not clean money. Is it clean money?

Look as far as I am concerned, that's my own share of the loot.

But she won't let it go just like that though.

Karama may be our friend but if she realizes

what we've done, things may change drastically.

Look, I am not scared of her.

I'm not saying you are.

But what you're saying is not the solution.

Nobody will walk away from that amount of money, not even Karama.

So we need to come up with a plan.

To what do I owe this?

Oh, cut that please.

What were you doing with Atika the other day?

I knew I saw someone like you.

I just wasn't sure.

Oh please. Please Nasiru, do not rigmarole.

Tell me how do you know her?

And what were you doing with her?

Karama, please calm down. Sit down, let's talk about it.

Don't tell me to calm down.

Don’t tell me to calm down. I just need answers.

I can explain.

-Okay. -Please, please sit down.

Please.

Please sit down.

I'm listening. And it better be good.

Well actually, I met her through a mutual friend.

And it has been strictly business.

Hmm.

What business?

You know clients privilege prohibits um…

-you know um-- -Nasiru, I'm not joking here.

Okay.

For some time now, she's been selling gold bars through me.

So what you saw was strictly a business meeting.

You were discussing selling gold bars?

Yes. She may have more she wants to trade.

Hmm?

Well done, Baba.

Hmm.

Baba, I'm greeting.

Ah, tell me is it greetings you came to do or what?

What do you want?

Baba, I just want you to see me.

My son, there's nothing to see. Huh?

Well, that's not true. And you know it.

C'mon, have you ever seen me dressed like this?

I mean, it's only been a few days since I left this place

and things are changing for me already.

My son, yes I can see you're wearing new clothes.

But about you, nothing has changed.

You know I'm not surprised, Baba.

You know when I was coming here, I told myself,

"Baba will act like it's not a big deal for me to be looking like this."

Ha. But c'mon, admit it Baba. It was a good move.

I made to leave this place.

If I had listened to you, I'd still be looking like you,

and doing what you're doing 40 years from now.

I'm changing my life for the better.

-And you should be proud of me. -Hey. Hey, listen to me.

If you have come to mock me, go on.

But please hurry up because I have work to do.

Have you heard?

Oh, my father.

Why are you like this? Hmm?

What have they ever done to earn your loyalty?

I mean if they treat you better I'd understand. But they don't.

Why?

You remember when Alhaji Abubakar's men offered you lots of money

to slow down our horses with a drug?

You refused. Of course, you refused. It's just you, Baba.

But do you know why I never forget? Because that night you slept hungry

while the people you chose over your stomach had a big celebration.

They were even throwing food away.

You see…

There are certain things about this life you will never understand my son.

You see, there are things even I cannot explain to you.

Things like this stupidity you young men carry about in life.

Huh?

I'm surprised, I'm…

Oh my father.

Baba, I choose to die with this stupidity

if It means having a better life than yours.

If you'll excuse me…

Hello?

Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am.

Ma'am, are you okay?

Leave.

Leave or we destroy you!

Let's go after him and destroy him.

Why are you always distracted by wrong issues?

But he saw.

He's not our problem.

Don't shout at me!

But you shouted at me first!

All I know is that someone is causing all this.

She's disturbed and that is why we cannot focus.

Let's go after him or her.

Kill!

Kill!

Kill!

Kill!

Ma'am.

‎Subtitle translation by: Ayolope Koiki