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Na'ima, breathe.

Khadijah.

I know you're awake.

Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up.

Wake up.

Wake up Khadijah, please.

Mommy I don't want to go to school.

You don't want to go to school?

But my baby you have to go to school because your

-teacher and your friends want to-- -Hanifa, Hanifa.

Where is my black hat that goes with this kaftan?

I can't find it there.

It's in the drawer where you normally keep your hats. I put it there.

Okay, let me check.

Let's go.

Please, let's go, let's go!

You're getting late.

Okay. Come here. This girl I have to drag you, let's go.

Here you go.

Ha!

Always on time.

-Right on the minute as usual. -It's always a pleasure Bappa.

You have eaten? Good.

You know your father has expressed his… his fears

over your morning runs.

Says it's dangerous for a woman.

Oh, and what did you say Bappa?

Well…

I told him it seems like he doesn't recognize…

a warrior even when she comes from him.

You know, when a warrior appears cowards run.

Yeah.

-Khadijah's father, -Yes?

I think it's time we put Binta in school.

Binta again?

Are you tired of her already? She is still a little girl.

Come on!

Ah-ah, you have your art class scheduled for today right?

-Yes. -I hope you are getting paid.

Until the end of the month.

-End of the month? -Mm.

-Until then. -Come home safely.

By God's grace.

Good morning Baddie gang.

So yes guys, it's true that Sagir and I broke up but it's fine.

We've both moved on, and I'm really happy for him,

as long as he is happy for himself.

And no, I did not cheat, neither did he. We just moved on

It's not hard to get a new man.

I can do that in a day if I want to, and you know that.

Anyways guys, so I just wanted to tell you this,

I am fine. I will always be fine.

That's Baddie for you. Bye.

-Good morning ma. -Hm. Good morning Sarah.

Um, so there's a few orders I need you to sort out for me today.

Check your mail I just sent you

-the spreadsheet. -Okay.

Also Hajiya Nana is coming today,

wife of the FCT Minister.

She wants the complete treatment, facials, body, everything.

Please make sure everything is ready before she gets here.

-Hm? And her session has to be perfect. -Alright.

Alright.

Hello Pius.

You received the alert?

Yes, thank you.

The client was very happy with your designs.

I've got another student who needs some drawings

for his modern architecture course.

Oh, that's great! But this time around Pius,

please remember to tell him, I need my payment upfront.

No problem, no problem.

Alright bye. Thank you.

-Ah! Zizi. -Yes ma.

Where's that document on the women's political sensitization exercise district?

Aargh. I hate looking for things.

When will they be done with my office?

It will take a day or two longer than expected.

And about the file, I will make sure to ask Salisu, he should know.

-Your efficiency is almost clinical. -Thank you ma.

Hi Baddie gang, it's your girl Baddie and today I'm at Dunes center.

And I'm taking you round one of my favorite stores in the mall.

They have all sorts of luxury items. They have bags, they have shoes,

they have jewelry, they have everything you can think of.

And to my favorite part of the store.

Anyone who knows me knows that if you want to get Baddie's attention,

just give me a watch like this one.

Oh my God, this one is perfect!

Maybe when I feel like giving myself a treat, I will come back for that one.

Alright Baddie gang, talk to you guys later.

Kiss, kiss. Bye!

-Hi Pat. -Hi.

Oh wow.

Rukayah, I'm leaving, see you later.

Bye baby.

Hmm.

Can you imagine Na'ima?

She is still not here.

I'm pretty sure she is somewhere working.

You know how Na'ima can be all the time, work, work, work.

-Hi ladies -Mm-hmm.

I heard you gossiping about me, eh, sorry I'm late.

Sorry! Look,

I had to go to the market, and then freshen up.

There was no way I could come here in market clothes.

Mommy of two, greetings to you. How are the girls?

Hm. They're all doing fine.

If only you have been visiting,

I'm sure you would have noticed, they have all grown up.

-Mm-hmm. -Yeah, I'm guilty, I agree I'm guilty.

-You say so all the time. -Ladies, it's okay. Ah-ah!

Baddie is here, focus on me.

-Focus on Baddie. -Baddie.

-Baddie, Baddie, Baddie. -Yeah girl.

Stop.

-Say it again. -Look at me, look at me.

How about Sagir?

Ah-ah! Na'ima! Please I don't like-- Mm-mm.

Don't spoil my mood please, let's talk about more important things.

So the makeup partnership I have with the makeup store is going very, very well.

And I got 400 followers today

just from the Instagram giveaway I did this morning.

-Really? -Yeah.

-Congratulations girl! -Thank you.

I'm out to conquer life the way I conquer men

-Baddie! -What?

See, you better order for something and while we are waiting for him...

You know how Baddie is now,

it never happened if there's no what? No selfie.

-Say Baddie. -How many selfies do you have

-on this phone? -I don't know, but just take this one.

-Smile, say Baddie. -Baddie!

Woah, woah.

-I'm so sorry sir. -Hey relax, my fault.

And I have told you before; it's not sir it's Kassim.

Okay.

Your mother is in the study, she'll be really happy to see you.

I see.

And you?

Are you happy to see me?

Have a good afternoon sir.

…He's still calling

I don't like that kind of thing.

Oh I love hanging out with you girls.

Aww.

We love hanging out with you too.

But you know what, I think it's slightly different for you, right?

-Catering for two human beings. -It's not easy my sister.

-Hello? -Hello Badriya.

How are you?

Um… Who is this and how did you get my number?

Call me your secret admirer if you like and how I got your number doesn't matter.

What I need now is your undivided attention.

Look, I don't play these games, I don't know who you are or what you want from me.

Go to that jewelry shop you like at the mall,

when you get there, tell the sales girl that you are Badriya Haliru.

There's a gift there for you; I'll call you in one hour.

I…

-Baddie is everything okay? -Yes, I need to get back to the store.

-Again? -Yes, I forgot something there.

Mm-hm.

Well I'm done here, so we might as well leave together.

-Okay. -I'm also done.

-Alright. -Bill please!

-Oh! Oh, hi Zizi. -Hi.

-How are you? -I'm fine.

-I hope my mom isn't driving you crazy. -I manage.

Kassim… I saw that.

Saw what?

That.

Whatever. Okay? Whatever.

By the way shouldn't you be somewhere making a brew or something?

Surrayah is in the kitchen waiting for you with all sorts of powders and twigs.

Nice one. Nice one, nice distraction.

But do you know something? I promise you that when my products are ready

you'll beg me for them.

Mama's boy.

If you say so, nobody's girl.

Touche.

Hello.

-Mommy! -My baby.

Hello Ma,

Khadijah is doing so well at school. When will Binta be joining us?

-Very soon. -Okay.

I will definitely speak to her dad when I get home.

-Alright Ma. Her bag. -Okay.

Okay.

-Bye. -Bye Ma.

-Bye, bye. -Bye Ma.

How about this two Ma?

Yeah, I like them both, but I think I prefer this one.

Do you have it in a different color?

-Sure we do ma, may I get it for you? -Yes please.

-Hello. -You've received the gift?

I did, and it's very beautiful.

But I wish I could call to say thank you,

you keep calling me with this private number

So are you one of my followers?

Oh, I don't waste my time on social media,

but I'll still use it to get what I need on occasion.

Besides now I know you will always have my time.

What makes you think that?

That's easy, you're wearing it.

-I'll call you later Badriya. -No, no, no. Please wait.

Here is it ma'am.

-It's perfect. Please pack it up for me. -Sure I will do that ma.

-Hey. -Hey.

Um, in my defense before you judge me, I am

staying back from business meetings today so that I could just you know,

hang around my mother's place…

It's not in my place to judge what you do with your time, sir.

I admire your discipline.

Nothing personal, It's just… it's quite a rare feat in Nigeria.

It's just discipline, nothing out of the ordinary.

Speaking of discipline, I… I know you probably have a military background.

I'm just wondering if you could give me some tips.

-Tips? -Yeah, tips like motivation and all.

You see I'm starting to get a little soft around the middle.

I was wondering if maybe one of these days I could join you

for a workout session.

Sorry, am I being weird with…

-my questions? -I run every day.

So you can join me if you're up for it.

Oh, sure, I will be there. But where do I--

Where do I meet you? Where do you live?

Okay, I guess I'm just gonna have to find out.

Ha!

You are home my dear.

-Good evening Bappa -Good evening, look who came to visit us.

What a pleasant surprise.

How are you Zizi?

Zainab.

And I'm fine, thank you for asking.

-Yeah, um… -Yes sir.

I will be inside. Uh… It's um… it's chilly, you know.

-Bappa it's 30 degrees. -Huh, it's chilly. Chilly.

Still as sharp as ever.

That was rude, don't you think?

He doesn't complain.

I have been here for over an hour, you are not

taking my calls, you don't respond to my text messages.

Why?

Yusuf I didn't ask you to call, text, or even visit me though.

So, as far as I'm concerned, you're visiting and texting yourself.

Why do you insist on being so stubborn?

Well, it's the same way you insist on being so… persistent.

-Yusuf you need to stop this. -Stop what?

Trying to marry you?

Zainab, at your age you should be thankful there's a young man running after you.

You're too brash.

I think I'm going to change my mind.

Well change your mind then let me go and cry about it.

Don't you ever

-try walking away from me again. -Yusuf, if you ever

put your hands on me again

I will snap your shoulders out of your body.

Okay? Now get out!

Khadijah's father, have a look at this.

-You are pregnant, right? -I got a university admission

to study architecture.

Admission?

When did you apply for school without my knowledge?

We spoke about this earlier, that when the children grow up,

I will go back to school.

Not now.

Good evening father, mother, Zainab, I'm sorry I'm late.

Nice of you to make it sis.

Not only did I tell you about dinner this morning,

your mother sent you messages to remind you.

Ah!

Don't bother to pretend you never saw the messages.

I'm sorry father, I just lost track of time.

Time is all you have Badriya.

You need to be more responsible.

It's about time you get a job.

-Yeah, you get used to a proper routine. -I'm sorry father.

Mother.

How is your grandfather these days? In better health, I hope.

He's alright, thank you. Thank God.

He's getting old but still as sharp as ever.

Hmm.

I can see you're still much in your

exercise phase

It's not a phase, mother.

It's a lifestyle that I maintain because of my job.

And I like it anyway.

That's why you came to dinner in Nikes and a pair of sweat pants?

My apology Baddie for not arriving in silk and gold, I'm comfortable this way.

Besides, I don't dress to please the social media mob.

Might help your sense of style, if you did once in a while.

This is pointless talking about fashion,

when there are more important issues to talk about,

especially settling down.

Don't act like you didn't hear what I said. You two are of age.

And I am beginning to wonder if you plan to give me grandkids before I--

Oh, mother please don't be dramatic.

You are not dying anytime soon.

With all due respect

I'm not a fan of marriage.

-I don't have the best impression of it. -Mm-mm.

Just because our mother divorced and remarried,

doesn't mean marriage is a bad thing Zizi.

My parents are happy.

Or are you not?

They raised my siblings and I together,

and happily. It might just work for you too.

Thank you but I'll pass.

You can go ahead with your marriage and babies thing, it's obviously your thing.

Um girls, there is no need for this,

-you are sisters after all. -Mm-mm. Half sisters, mother.

Is there any difference?

Huh?

-Hey Amir. -Always in busy mode.

Did we make plans to see today?

Nah.

I just thought I should pop in and say hi.

Though I am pained that you forgot all about our phantom date.

That tends to happen when you are busy.

So let's be busy together. I'll help.

Okay.

Yeah. Put that in there. We basically recreate this.

Okay.

So…

Yeah, put this in.

Okay.

I’m just gonna move it over there.

So what inspired all of… all of this?

Self-care has always been important to me.

I mean it started off as a hobby

and then I realized that

I can make something big out of it.

Everyone these days is trying to be as close to

perfect as they can achieve, right?

So I thought to offer them a clean

and holistic approach infusing my traditional roots.

That's why I use a lot of herbs and spices.

So tradition is important to you?

Yes…

but also no.

I respect tradition, I respect culture but

I believe that everything should evolve over time.

Tradition should not be an exception.

Oh no,

don't tell me you've been brainwashed by western culture.

Don't try and fix what isn't broken.

It's okay to appreciate other cultures and traditions but

the best thing to do is to…

follow and respect yours.

Mm.

How about we go grab something to eat?

Honestly, I can't.

I have to sort all this out.

I can order in, have them deliver pizza and we'll eat.

As long as you agree to help me sort this out and clean up.

-Deal? -Deal.

Okay.

Hello Ahmadu.

How are you? Is everything okay?

It's fine. Why wouldn't it be?

Just asking. I will be coming home late,

but thinking of stopping over to get some ice cream for the girls.

Ice cream again this night?

I don't think the children will be able to take it.

Besides,

you will be home late.

By the way, the usual monthly list.

Monthly list again Ahmadu?

-Hello? -Never mind, nothing.

-Ah! Aunty. -My darling.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon my love.

Yes ma.

Na'ima,

I think it's high time I discuss this important issue with you.

-Issue? -Yes.

What happened aunty?

Your dressing, look at you.

Your outfit is not covered up. As a Muslim child, you should know better.

Besides, what would suitors say when they see you dressed like this?

-Thank you aunty, I will do better. -I'm still talking.

My nephew, he wants a wife

and I told him lovely things about you

and he's eager to meet with you.

I see.

Well thank you so much for thinking of me, aunty

and painting me in such a positive image,

unfortunately my schedule is packed.

I mean between running this place, taking care of special clients like you,

taking care of myself, I quite frankly have no time.

So I will have to painfully decline meeting your nephew.

But don't worry, I will have Sarah add a free avocado facial to your spa package.

Thank you, aunty, have a lovely day.

Good bye.

Na'ima!

Doctor A…

I-- I need an emergency session please.

I'm not getting enough sleep,

if any.

and this… this has been happening very frequently.

I mean I keep myself busy doing stuff all day,

but I still end up falling into thoughts of what happened in the past.

And what was that?

You know what I’m talking about.

It may help if you talk about it.

You know it's not my job to guess

-or put words into-- -I'm stressed!

I'm worked up all day,

I don't want my mom to know I'm seeing you again obviously because…

she's just going to worry.

And when she worries, she meddles and when she meddles, it messes up my work.

Am I making sense?

Tell me Na'ima,

in between running the spa and the many other activities that you do,

would you say you take time out for yourself?

I can't do that.

I can't rest.

Cause if I do, everything is just going to come crashing down on me.

I have to keep everything going.

I hate to be the one to tell you this, but it will come crashing down

if you don't take things slow.

-Maybe you are right. -Mm-hm.

I do need to rest.

Could you prescribe some medication?

To help me sleep?

-That will make me feel better. -Na'ima you don't need medication.

You can do this.

If you must, I can recommend something homeopathic, like supplements.

Good evening father.

Good evening aunty.

-You are welcome. -We have not seen you in a while.

-We expected you last week. -Yes, I'm sorry about that.

I had a two-day training.

Really, what was it about?

No, no, no, no. No need to go into details.

Probably too technical

-for us to even understand. -That's true.

Hmmm.

Um, let me get us something to drink.

-Okay. -In the name of God.

Father, so how is your knee?

Hm,

much better. Turns out that I… I don't need the--

A surgery anymore afterwards.

And the doctor gave me some medication and I am wearing a very tight knee brace.

It's making tilling my, my garden very hard for me.

-You have a garden? -Yes.

I started a tomato and bell pepper garden, I planted Ugu, Okra.

It gives a retired man like me something to… to do besides

watch news and get upset

over the state of the nation.

Yes that is true.

-Well I’m glad you found a hobby. -Thank you.

No mosquitoes biting you today, Bappa.

Oh no, not at all.

I had the place fumigated today, this morning,

and so they've all moved to your section.

How was your day?

Well, as good as it gets, how was yours?

Did you…

finally have a visit with your father?

But Bappa, is there something wrong with the path I’ve chosen?

No officer, of course not.

Okay Bappa, then why doesn't anyone understand it?

Or me?

Uh, Zizi you see

not everybody will like the choices we make in life,

good or bad.

Some will…

throw stones,

some will have poisonous words.

But it is those who pat us on the back

and tell us well-done and commend us,

those are the ones that matter.

And that's your father.

Whether he shows it or not,

he's proud of you, just as I am.

Thank you, Bappa.

So, have you eaten old man?

Oh well um…

fruits suit my constitution very well.

Bappa you would starve if I don't come back to feed you,

so I'm going to make tuwo

and okro and a mango smoothie

if you will eat it all.

Zizi you can't cook tuwo and okro to save your life.

So you just make the other two, and I'll cook the soup, okay?

-I'm offended Bappa. -Aah!

-Here you go. -Thank you.

Um, allow me the pleasure, my dear.

Um…

You get me a virgin passion fruit cocktail and the lady will have a wave bender.

Great choice sir.

So,

do you come here often? I mean it’s lovely.

I just didn’t know a place like this existed in Abuja.

It's exclusive.

-Only on special occasions. -Hmm.

I’m surprised you’ve never been here before.

Well, I go out a lot but I've never been here.

I guess your past relationships never got passed movies and the dance clubs.

Sadiq, my past relationship suited the time just fine, thank you.

Apologies Badriya.

I meant in this relationship you'll have the best experience.

I will move the earth to see you get the luxury you deserve.

Alright.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Do you like it?

-It's fantastic! -Good.

Sir, your pre-ordered meal is ready, should I bring it over?

Yes.

-You ordered something for me? -Trust me.

You have such small delicate wrists.

Oh my God! Sadiq it's beautiful!

-You deserve the best of everything. -Mm-hm.

So tell me, how did you come up with this one?

My love,

If you want it you'll get it, all you have to do is just ask.

Wow!

This is a lot of food.

Let's see if I can make a guess.

Ginger,

hm,

uh, black pepper,

cucumber,

and…

Hold on.

Cloves!

So you still have that sense of identifying flavors.

You know all the methods to make me happy.

Ahmadu,

I want to have a word with you please.

Yes?

Um…

When am I supposed to go back to school?

-School again? -Mm-hm.

Come on Hanifa, you mean to tell me that you're still on this issue?

Hanifa you have two children now.

Yeah, one is already in school,

the other one

is still a little baby.

You're also taking care of me your husband,

but you want to leave these responsibilities and go back to school?

But, I can still do all that while studying, right?

What's the difference?

Please forget about this issue, okay?

Ahmadu, do you mean that this is the end of my dreams?

Subtitle translation by: Anu Akiyode.