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I think it is better to listen when someone tries to show you the right way

because it can change your life for better.

But if you asked me, I cannot tell why she did all she did.

Maybe that was all God's plan.

But we shall never forget about her in this town forever.

-Corper Patience? -Yes.

Oh my God!

-Welcome. -Thank you, ma.

I am Mrs. Adeyemi.

The Principal of the school you are coming to serve.

-Otitodun Grammar School. -Otitodun Grammar School.

Right. Very nice to meet you.

Same here. You actually came at the right time.

-I did? -Today is our festival.

Oh, it is really colorful one I must say.

Thank you. Oh my God! Don't let me waste your time.

I'll take you to the Corpers' lodge. Good. Oh, carry this one.

Thank you, ma.

That was the first day the Principal and I met Miss PJ.

On the day of our festival.

-I love nature. -It's a beautiful town.

It is.

Mama! Good day, ma.

-Good day, how are you? -I'm fine. I'm fine, ma.

-Looking good is good business. -Thank you so much, mama!

-You know, we're just managing. -I can see.

Well…

Our new Corper. Corper Patience.

-Nice to meet you, Corper Patience. -My pleasure.

And our one and only,

Corper Festus.

All right, Patience… How are you?

-Your key. -Thank you, ma.

And that will be your room.

-So welcome once again. -Thank you, ma.

And I promise you, you're going to enjoy this town.

-I can see that. -Yeah. I'll see you later.

Bye.

Don't stay for too long.

Okay, thank you.

Hello, Mommy.

I am fine. I have arrived.

Yeah, so I'm just trying to settle in.

The road to this place was not good at all.

But then the trip wasn't so bad after all.

Yes.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Am--

Let me call you back. Call you back. Let me call you back.

Oh, Lord! What has she done wrong?

Labisi.

My father!

Welcome.

You are fast asleep.

I've been expecting you for a while, so I decided to lay down and rest.

Till you'd get back.

-Have you eaten? -Yes, I have.

What did you eat?

I ate Amala.

Amala?

That's good too… Did you leave some for me?

Yes, but…

It might be cold, because I made it a while ago.

Don't worry, I will eat it like that.

I bought you something.

Oh, father! Thank you so much.

Do you like it?

I like it.

Add it to the others you have.

-Okay? -Okay.

-Labisi? -Yes, father.

I, Ifabiyi, am your father.

There's nothing you want in this world that I wouldn't do for you.

Okay, thank you, sir.

I am doing all these things

because I don't want anyone to deceive you.

Don't let men deceive you.

Are you listening?

Most men will lead you on and leave you stranded.

There's nothing you desire in this world that's within my reach

that I wouldn't do for you.

Thank you, father.

-Okay? -Yes, father.

My dear Labisi.

Aduke Okin.

In the name of Jesus!

Amen.

-In the name of Jesus! -Amen.

-In the mighty name of Jesus! -Amen.

-Glory be to your name Father. -Amen.

We thank you for your protection over us.

We are thankful that we slept and woke up healthy.

Oh Lord, accept our praises and thanksgiving.

Lord, accept our praises and thanksgiving.

Holy Spirit accept our praises and thanksgiving.

I hand over Otitodun village in your care, Lord.

Otitodun Grammar School, I put it in God's care.

The students of Otitodun Grammar School, I put them in your care, Lord.

The workers in there, I put them in your care.

Lord, we beg you as we go out and come in,

protect us!

Protect us!

Deji!

-Amen, Mum. -Say Amen…

-In our going… Protect us, Lord. -Amen.

All these we ask through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Lakaye that is nicknamed Oluwanran and Ogun esusu

That one that makes himself Into a planting heap

Lakaye murdered the husband At the fireplace

And tosses his wife's corpse At the back of the fireplace

Ogun the river side grass That stirs turbulence

Ogun Lakaye, Do not throw us to the bushes

Ogun, do not make our lives miserable

-Bisi… -Yes, father.

-Won't you come out? -I'm coming.

Ogun, do not forsake us Or make our lives miserable

I want to reverence Ogun The agile man of Ijamo

Ogun that adorns a midget spike…

Better catch up with me!

Na by grace

No be luck

Na'im I take dey survive

As I dey go

Oh as I dey come

Eledami, se ohun lo nsho mi

I no go ever stop

On my way to the top

‘Cause my light, no go ever die…

Excuse me!

Please, where's the way to the Principal's office?

Thank you.

Come in.

Oh, Corper Patience.

-Good morning, ma. -Good morning.

I hope you had a restful night?

-I did, ma. -Oh, that's great.

Oh! Him… Please ignore him.

They know that I am a disciplinarian.

And that I do not take nonsense in this school.

Please, sit down.

Thank you ma.

You will be taking one of our key subjects.

-Oh, really? -Oh, yes.

-Ma. -Yes?

I'm so sorry.

I don't mean to go off-topic. And I don't mean to pry, but…

A girl died yesterday at the…

Not too far from the Corper's lodge. And I'm still in shock.

Tola…

Such a terrible thing.

I feel so bad for her mother.

A single mother.

-Really? -Yes.

The sad part is,

Tola was a promising child.

A promising student of this school.

And I had high hopes for her.

What class was she in?

SS1.

A very happy girl.

Full of life.

Ma, I'm sorry but, what could have caused her demise?

I mean, she bled out and I cannot wrap my head around it.

I don't know.

Mystery, I would say.

And this town has

a very-- A lot of potentials.

A huge one.

And government has not been taking much attention

to us until recently.

All is well.

Touch wood.

We'll get there one day.

And to look at the brighter side of the day.

Let me introduce you to the other Corpers.

-And also the teaching staff. -All right, ma.

-Shall we? -Yes, ma.

Thank you.

Please, after you.

Thank you.

This is our Miss Isio.

She's our Biology teacher.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Mrs. Balogun, Chemistry Teacher.

Good morning, Mrs. Balogun

Our one and only, Mr. Joseph, our Yoruba teacher.

Good morning, Mr. Joseph.

Good morning, Corper. You're welcome to Otitodun Grammar School.

The village is very welcoming.

Good morning. How are you?

Please, mind how you go.

All stand, greet!

Good morning, ma.

You are welcome to SS3B, ma.

God bless you, ma.

Amen, ma.

Thank you. Good morning, everybody.

Sit down.

This morning,

I'm going to introduce our new Corper.

Her name is Corper Patience Jideofor.

Thank you, ma.

She will be taking you on English language.

-And Corper Patience? -Yes, ma.

This is SS3B.

Okay.

I'll be taking my leave now.

If you need anything, please, do not hesitate.

And to you students, a very good morning to you once again.

Good morning, ma.

-Enjoy your class. -Thanks, ma.

-All right, class. Hello, everyone. -Hello ma.

My name is Miss Patience Jideofor, just like the principal said.

But, you all can call me…

Miss PJ.

Yes, PJ.

We'll get to that later. So is this everyone in class?

-No. -Where are the rest of the classmates?

At home, ma.

Farm.

Oh! Okay… Where is your class captain?

In the farm.

Hair dressing.

Something is wrong with you all.

All right, okay. Pipe down, please. You, please get up.

-You mean me? -Yes, please.

What's your name, please?

My name is Olufunke Akanbi.

Funke Akanbi, nice to meet you.

Do you know the names of everyone in class,

both present and absent?

-All of us? Yes, ma. -Yes, please.

All right, can you write the list out for me?

All right. Thank you very much.

Oh, Feyi? Hi, please come.

-Good afternoon. -Hi. How are you? You remember me, right?

That's great.

Well, coincidentally, I'm your new English Teacher.

I was in class today and I noticed you weren't there.

So, your classmates told me where to find you.

I'm learning a trade here.

Oh, I see, you want to be a hairdresser?

Yes, sure!

There is nothing wrong with being a hairdresser. But, you know…

It would be much better if you added, like, a diploma to it.

Corper, there's no work here.

Oh, I see.

But, like I said,

you know there's nothing wrong with being a hairdresser, right?

Oh, this why I agreed to learn hairdressing.

Universities and Polytechnics cannot teach that to me.

You're right.

There's nothing wrong with learning a trade.

I think everybody should learn a trade and have it on the side.

But don't you think at least, acquiring a certificate

even if it's your O'Levels would be a good idea.

You're in the last lap of your senior secondary education.

-You might as well just finish up. -Okay.

-Really? -Yes.

Or is there another thing I don't know about?

Nothing.

So, what do you say I come to your madam, talk to her and convince her to--

Absolutely not. No.

-I will talk to her myself. -You want to talk to her yourself.

Feyi, madam wants you inside.

-I'll be right there. -Feyi!

I get you, it's fine. You have to go. But think about it, yeah?

I'll see you soon in class soon, right? All right. Bye.

-Well done, Aunty. I like your hair. -Thanks.

Let me be sincere…

Miss PJ encouraged all of us to go back to school.

Especially we girls.

And she did this on her own.

Hello.

Corper… Hi.

-Hi. How are you? -Fine.

You must be Bisi, right? I am Corper Patience.

I saw you at the festival when you arrived into the village.

Oh, did you? Nice. That was a very colorful event.

I mean, what a great day to arrive.

So, how have you been?

Fine…

No. There's no problem.

I'm actually your new English Teacher over at Otitodun Grammar School.

And I realize you are not in school, so I came to check if everything is okay.

I school at the neighboring village… Not here in Otitodun.

Why is that?

-Nothing. -Are you sure?

If there's no problem, why are you changing schools?

Otitodun…

All the Otitodun school students always make jest of me.

They mock me.

Oh, is that so? I'm so sorry.

They abuse me every day, calling me all sorts of names.

I'm not going there anymore.

But you know that can change, right?

There's no hope. Nothing is changing.

Bisi.

Look, changing your school is not a bad idea.

But then what happens when you get to the other school

and they treat you the exact way the Otitodun students treated you.

They don't know me there.

They won't be calling me names.

Did you know that the student of Otitodun would treat you the way they did?

Exactly!

So when you get to the other school and the situation is the same,

would you keep running?

Look, life will throw different challenges at you.

Your best bet, is to fight it.

If you keep running, you probably would never stop.

My mother would say, the only opinion about yourself that matters is yours.

I know… I see that you're busy.

Why don't you come over to my place later in the evening?

I'm in the Corper's lodge.

For what, ma?

No, nothing. Don't be afraid. It's just, you know, for you to come…

We'll sit down, talk, get to know each other.

I'd like to be your friend.

-Should I be expecting you? -Okay, ma.

All right, then. I'll be waiting.

Bye.

Well-done.

Where is it?

You will hear from me as I start the preparations.

You will be victorious.

The mousetrap conquers the mouse. The fishing net conquers the fish.

The pouched rat is fated to die by the trap set for it.

The doorway eventually swallows the Lord of drums.

The snail shell outlives the snail.

You shall be victorious!

Whatever I do shall be without consequences.

One lets go of Eko leaves after eating its content.

The locust beans and salt are bought for consumption.

When a woman returns home from the marketplace,

the bags containing palm oil, salt and the pepper is untied.

Whatever I do shall be without consequences.

Second period!

I'm serious.

All of them, not one single person passed that test.

They all scored zero!

This is something that I've taught them how many times now?

They are all dull!

What nonsense! Who does she even think she is?

Who does she think she is?

She thinks she can come here and change the way we've been teaching.

I've been teaching before she left elementary.

“Skills Acquisition Program”.

The normal ones we've been teaching,

they've not learned it yet, she wants to add other stuffs.

Rubbish!

Miss Isio, who are you talking about?

Is it not that female Corper that just joined us.

I overheard her telling the principal…

“Ma, I think we need to add skills acquisition program”.

Guess what?

The principal was just there,

smiling and looking at her sheepishly without objecting it.

I know one thing for sure.

Aside Biology,

I'm not teaching anybody anything, at least not for free.

If they want to learn it, they should go to Technical Schools or roadside.

I cannot kill myself.

Miss Isio, if you asked me,

this does not sound like a bad idea at all.

Oh, yes!

Because these students are not all that brilliant.

So this might just be what they need to edge them on.

So, if you asked me, it sounds like a good idea.

It's not a bad idea at all.

Tola's mother?

You are welcome, ma.

Welcome.

-Good evening. -Good evening.

Bring it down.

-Thanks, my regards to your mother. -Please sit down, ma.

Hope you are well?

I am, thanks.

Sorry.

Thank you, ma.

How are things?

I'm grateful. I am grateful to the almighty.

You're a strong woman.

The almighty God,

will not forsake you.

-Amen. -He will empower you.

-Amen. -And pacify you.

Sorry for your loss.

I'm just returning from the farm,

and my husband said I should give you these yams.

Thank you, ma.

I'm grateful, send my thanks to your husband, too.

All thanks belong to God, not a human being.

May God not forsake anyone of us.

He won't forsake you.

Tola's mother,

God will heal and bless you.

Amen.

-Do you hear me? -Amen.

Be prayerful.

It is only through prayers that you will find solace.

-Thank you, ma. -You are welcome.

Thank you very much, ma.

-Let me be on my way. -Thank you.

My regards to your husband.

I will extend your regards.

-I will come and check up on you soon. -Thank you, ma.

Lest I forget, you heard what happened?

What happened?

Stop acting like you didn't hear what happened.

Not at all. What happened?

One girl died this morning.

-What! -Well, it's crazy…

They found her lifeless body when she bled out from her private part.

That's two deaths in how many weeks now?

-Did somebody die before her? -Yes!

The day I arrived, a little after the Principal introduced us.

What's this woman name? Mama Tola. She lost her daughter the same exact way.

-Are you serious? -Yes.

No wonder I've not been seeing that girl lately.

You…

I just hope this is not some virus outbreak,

because these deaths are the same… It's not normal or random.

It makes no sense.

If you think about it, you'll see that it makes no sense.

So, not a single health center, or a mini hospital in this town.

Maybe if those girls had gotten medical attention,

they wouldn't have died the way they did, but now we'll never know.

Well, there's a hospital that's about one hour drive from here,

even a Police station.

Yes.

We heard a few government officials have been here

to check a few things out.

But, still nothing has been heard from them.

From the look of things,

I am certain their services are not extended to this area.

Please, where are they? Maybe one can go to report this issue.

Maybe they'll investigate, the government officials or the Police.

Listen, about that, I'll advise you not to waste your time and energy.

Do not interfere in affairs of these villagers.

Remember you and I are Corpers; we are only here to serve and leave.

-Our time here is limited. -That's a very insensitive thing to say.

Just very insensitive.

If she was your sister, would you say such?

They don't have a king in this town.

The best bet is the government officials or the Police people.

How are you sure this is the last death?

Come on! See, you know what? Don't worry.

Just help me with the address. I will follow up myself.

No problem, I will send you the address. I'll have it texted to you.

Okay then, I'd appreciate it.

Hello, Corper.

Hi. Do you need help?

What happened, Bisi? You gave me your word.

I'm not interested. I changed my mind.

Why?

It cannot work.

I mean, probably.

But then we'll never know if you don't try.

Why would you just give up completely like that?

I don't want anybody to laugh at me again.

I know I don't look appealing like the other students.

Bisi, that's exactly where the problem lies.

How do you expect people to love you when you don't even love yourself?

-It doesn't matter. -Who said that?

Exactly. Nobody did.

Bisi listen, you owe it to yourself to choose the best option for yourself.

Come on!

I don't have any options.

-How would you know if-- -Labisi.

Yes, father.

You've done enough, come inside.

-Bye-bye. -Bye.

-Greetings, father. -Greetings.

Sir?

Good afternoon, sir.

Greetings.

Sir, I was hoping you would help me talk…

I want you to help me talk to her.

Help me talk to her.

Concerning what?

For her to come to school.

My daughter said she doesn't want to attend your school anymore.

Whatever she wishes for is what I do. I don't change her mind.

Sir--

I'm already making arrangements for her, at the neighboring village.

Sir…

I can help her. I can help her get better.

Did you tell her that?

I told her I could help her to change and get better

if she comes to my house.

I can help her, I told her so.

All right, then.

And that would be Hyperbole… So, that would be all for today, guys.

-Did you have fun? -Yes, ma.

Okay, so our next class, we're going to be talking on Euphemisms.

Don't worry, it's the next class. You don't have to tell me about it now.

However, myself and other teachers

have decided to teach you some extra-curricular activities.

That's outside of book reading so you don't get bored.

So if you want to learn shoemaking, please go over to JSS 2E.

Mr. Joseph is going to be there waiting for you.

If you want to learn baking,

at the staffroom you have Mrs. Olajire waiting.

And if you want to learn make-up, I'll be teaching you that so sit back.

Thank you.

All right.

Orelolu? Do you want to learn makeup?

Yes, what is makeup?

No, no, no! Girls, no. Please don't do that.

So makeup is a beauty enhancement done on the face.

Basically, it's mostly done on women though.

Okay…

So, you will teach us how to makeup in our faces?

Wh-- Ladies, what did I say?

Orelolu, so…

Why don't you join Mr. Joseph for the shoemaking class?

That's easier, don't you think?

Thank you, Ore.

Okay… so makeup.

Everyone else has come around except Bisi.

Go and meet her.

I've used up all my wits trying to convince her.

Indeed! Like you can ever use up your wits.

Still go to her, maybe you need a different approach.

Festus, I've exhausted all the approaches, I know and I am tired.

The girl is too stubborn.

I think because she was raised by an over-protective jealous father,

all by himself.

-And that man is quite troublesome. -You mean Ifabiyi?

Yes, Ifabiyi. Who doesn't know Ifabiyi? The strong herbalist.

That man… That man is powerful, do you understand?

I heard he's been on a revenge mission ever since he lost his wife.

Are you serious? How so?

I don't know. You know…

Three days after they moved here, back then Bisi was very little.

So…

From what I've heard, I was told his wife slept one night

and didn't wake up.

Since then, he didn't take things lightly, he got so paranoid.

Like, he doesn't even talk to anybody.

And he doesn't want to re-marry since then.

You know, so…

No wonder. It all makes sense now.

Good afternoon, I'm looking for Shade's house.

That's her house.

Thank you, ma.

May we not experience such again.

Please take heart.

Good afternoon.

I'm looking for Shade's father.

That is me.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

-My condolences. -Thank you.

-Good afternoon, ma. -Corper.

So you can speak Yoruba?

I can speak but not so fluently. I was born in Lagos.

-I hope all is well? -Yes, ma.

Hope there's no problem?

None at all, I came to check up on you to see how you are doing.

That's good. Thanks.

Where is Shade's mother?

-She is inside the house. -Can I go and see her?

-Yes, you can. -Thank you, sir.

I decided to come and check up on you to see how you've been fairing

since your daughter Tola died.

Corper,

it has really been difficult.

The only daughter I had died just like that.

You will need to be strong.

That is what Tola would want.

Thank you. Corper, thank you very much.

I hope you don't mind telling me how it happened?

Myself and her father wanted to go out

and she said she wasn't feeling too well.

And I told my daughter that I would get some herbs for her on my way back home.

But when I got back,

I met my daughter dead with lots of blood from her genitals.

On the day of the festival,

I woke up very early to help make arrangements

for what my mates would be using for the festival.

Then I woke Tola up and told her to quickly do all the house chores

and join me afterwards at the festival.

Later at the festival,

I searched for Tola and I didn't see her.

“Where is Tola?”

Then I came back home…

All I saw was Tola's corpse.

Tola was gone.

Tola had died.

I'm so sorry. I am very sorry.

Was there blood from her genitals?

I met her in a pool of her own blood.

Could it be something she ate?

Not at all.

The night before,

we all had Amala for dinner.

Then yesterday morning I made pap for her.

All the food she ate, I made them myself.

My condolences, ma.

Do you know if she had gone anywhere before then?

No.

My daughter didn't go anywhere. She didn't go anywhere.

My daughter did not go anywhere.

Thank you for speaking to me.

Are you aware Shade also died the same way Tola died?

Is Shade dead?

My goodness!

She died the same way Tola did. Blood was streaming out of her genitals.

Shade died and Tola died.

I will come and check up on you again.

Much later.

Thank you.

Hello there! Madam, I'm greeting you.

-Hello, Corper. -Yeah.

My name is Festus, a serving Corper in this town.

-I've seen you around a couple of times. -Really? I'm Miss Isio.

Nice to meet you, Miss Isio.

I must say you are a very beautiful woman.

Thank you, is there anything you want me to do?

Oh, no. I just want to get to know you better.

For what?

Why?

Yes, that's because I don't have friends around here.

-Someone I can talk to every now and then. -I'm not interested.

Hi.

Can I talk to Feyi ?

She is not around.

I mean Feyi, your colleague.

She is not around, Corper.

Thank you.

You see, so…

I mean, I have a clear understanding of all the things you said, Corper.

And I just want to let you know that our local government

is one of the lucky local governments

that is getting the government attention right now.

You know… Am I right?

Yeah, you see, and again

-we have made sure that… -Good day, sir.

Hey, how are you?

…all the developmental projects that we promised the people,

we have told the state

that we must do everything in this period, you know.

Thank you very much, sir. I am very happy to hear that.

I'm sure that the people of Otitodun will be happy to hear that as well.

They don't have a choice…

They are the ones who put us there and it is my responsibility, you know,

as the chairman of this local government and constituency

to make sure that everybody…

-Good afternoon, sir. -Greetings.

…is attended to.

-Do you get me? -Yes, sir.

So, my main point is, you just relax.

Again, thank you for bringing this to my attention.

And I'm sure everything will be okay.

Thank you, sir.

-And once in a while, we can do drinks… -That would be good.

All right then, do take care.

So…

Hello…

-Bisi. Hi. -Good morning, ma.

-Hi, how are you? -Fine, ma.

How's it going?

Oh, thank you.

It's fine. It's fine right there. Thank you.

Have a seat.

-How are you? -I'm fine.

I'm just going to go straight to the point.

I noticed you don't have friends and I…

I noticed that the students in the school, they make fun of you.

But I… I would love to let you know

that I would love to be your friend if you would allow.

I bought you some gifts

and it will make me really happy if you will accept it.

What's that?

Just basic necessities that every woman needs.

This is a sanitary pad.

It's used for your monthly flow.

You know, that monthly thing when blood comes out of your body

and every month.

-Sani… -Yes.

I use cloths…

Right.

Okay. Well, this is more hygienic, but don't worry, I'll teach you.

I'll teach you about how to use it later, okay? Don't worry.

And this is body spray.

Sorry.

You like this? Yeah, exactly.

So it's actually used for when you--

After the shower, you just spray it on your body, and it's smell like that.

Oh, look at you.

Yeah, they actually all work hand in hand.

So this is it, I'll teach you how to use all of them later.

Yeah.

Why don't I take you inside and teach you how to use all these things.

You like them? I see… You're welcome. Let's go.

Let me teach you how to use them.

All right, let's go.

All right, so today we're learning Idiomatic Expressions.

-What did I say? -Idiomatic Expressions!

So it's basically the indirect usage--

-Good morning, ma. -Bisi, hi.

-How are you? -I'm fine, ma.

It's good to see you. You are late though.

I'm sorry, ma. I went to the farm and came back late.

It's okay. Please, sit down. Welcome.

So we're learning idiomatic expressions today.

Let's start with the phrase: Hit the nail

on the head.

But how much do people pay around here?

It depends on the hair style.

Style? You mean braids.

That is quite expensive. It's about three hundred.

Or two fifty naira.

True! I'm not lying.

Feyi, come on! You are so funny. I swear.

Okay… see, Feyi.

You know I like you, you know I like you so much.

Listen, I'll take you to Lagos, open a good salon for you

and then you start making ten thousand naira per head.

Trust me.

As long as you calm down for me, you understand, do the right thing--

Corper Festus.

-Hi. -How are you doing?

-I'm good. -Where are you going to now?

-Feyi. -Ma… my madam…

I know. I'm just coming from your shop. I was told you weren't there.

-I need to talk to you. -About what?

I just saw you talking to Corper Festus. Do not get carried away by that.

You don't need a man in your life. Be very careful.

What is wrong with you?

I'm highly disappointed in you, Festus!

These girls are supposed to be learning from us.

You're hell-bent on getting in their pants like the shameless dog that you are.

-Calm down, you're shouting. -I'm shouting?

Yes, you're shouting.

I don't care what you do with what's in between your legs,

stay away from those girls!

Or I will lodge a complaint against you, try me!

Something is wrong with your brain!

What's even your problem?

Something must be wrong with your own brain!

-Do you know who you are talking to? -Who are you?

-What's even wrong with you? -What is it?

You're an idiot, look at you. Old shameless thing.

Okay, don't worry.

Don't worry, you will see. Idiot!

Soon enough,

we started seeing a Police Inspector in our town.

We later found out that it was Miss PJ

who had gone to make a report

to the local government chairman about the deaths of the two girls.

Bisi…

Good evening, Corper.

-How are you doing? -Fine.

-I knew I was going to meet you here. -I hope there's no problem?

It's been hard keeping up with you lately.

What did I do?

No, you didn't do anything.

Well, it's just that… you know, I like you.

And with the recent…

your recent transformation in this village,

a lot of boys have been eyeing you.

Nothing like that. Boys you say?

My father does not allow me to talk to boys.

I don't talk to boys.

Bisi, your father meant boys and not fine men like us.

Yes!

Have you ever imagined what it would feel like

to be a big girl among your peers?

I'm sorry, Corper.

My father buys me everything I want. Everything for me.

I know, let me tell you something.

You know I can take good care of you.

-You know that, right? -My father can take care--

I'm not saying your father can't take care of you--

Corper!

Do you want to be unfortunate? Corper! Look at my face.

If I ever see you with Bisi,

your father and mother would cry because you will die.

Do not follow my daughter again.

I was only playing with your daughter. Is there anything…

-There's nothing-- -Play?

Don't play with my child.

If you don't want the deities to strike you down!

If I see you again with Bisi, your life is ruined.

Your father and mother would weep over you, because you'll die.

Let's go!

Is this the water you've been fetching?

Is this the water you've been fetching?

Rubbish!

Hey, wait.

Miss Corper or whatever name these students call you.

I've been meaning to talk to you.

It's Miss PJ. Good afternoon, Miss Isio. I hope all is well?

Everything is well.

But it seems your activities are disrupting the peace in the school.

I don't understand. How do you mean?

Haven't you noticed how our senior secondary school girls

go about looking like they're contesting for a beauty pageant.

They look like beauty queens.

The amount of time they spend making their faces

should be used to study properly.

-Miss Isio, you're getting it all wrong. -What am I getting wrong?

When has it become normal for students to love and wear makeup

to the extent of carrying an eyeliner in their pockets instead of pens and pencils.

Miss Isio, if you would calm down

I'm sure you would have noticed the positive changes in all of this.

I mean, haven't you noticed

that the classes are now more filled than they used to be when we just started?

They happy to learn, and look forward to vocational skills,

if you asked me, it's boosting their morale.

You're not making any sense to me.

You think you can bring your Lagos lifestyle

and come to this place and influence our students with it?

It's not possible! It's not acceptable!

I don't know why the Principal is allowing you.

Miss Isio, you are looking at it from a whole different perspective.

Things are not as it seems. Look, all these things are voluntary.

-The teachers are doing it voluntarily. -Please, come off it!

You've only been here for months and you're messing with the system.

You think you're smarter than all of us?

Is that what you think? What rubbish!

Miss Isio!

Miss Isio,

what was that?

What came over you?

I'm sorry, ma.

I am not at all happy about what just happened.

You're a grown woman.

I expected you to have come to me

if you have a problem with the program instead of creating a scene

with the Corper.

Why?

You know…

I know.

Everybody knows that these children are not her children.

All she's trying to do is to help.

And you cannot sincerely sit down there comfortably

and tell me you have not seen the impact of this program of these children's lives.

Even the school attendance.

I am disappointed in you.

And for this reason

you must apologize to Corper Patience, right now.

Sorry.

No, not like that.

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

Thank you very much.

It's nothing.

-Please keep up with the good work. -Gladly.

That'll be all. All right, ma, thank you.

Excuse me. I'm not done yet.

What is it?

She said he doesn't touch her.

Yeah, I get that but…

Hi, morning.

I get that but, I mean… you know how these girls can be.

They won't want to speak up because of fear of a lot of things.

And I'm not saying Mr. Ifabiyi molests his daughter,

but that man is a well known fetish man.

And I hear he has juju which he doesn't hesitate to show in public.

Right.

Will do, Inspector Garba. Thank you for always taking my calls.

Okay. Have a good day, Inspector Garba.

Isio mama!

Number one socialite of Otitodun!

I cannot come and kill myself.

I cannot even come and allow some people's children to kill me.

You know I've not my own.

You are living the life!

Hello.

Hi. How are you?

-Fine, thank you. -Welcome.

All right, guys, so that was a good one.

This is to ease our nerves and just have some fun.

Okay? So we'll do one more time.

Bisi, this time, I want you to take the lead.

Okay, let's go!

No, darling, no.

Listen, you have to boost your confidence with this, okay?

Remember we rehearsed this, right?

So you can do this for me. All right, let's go.

All right, guys, let's join her. Come on!

Okay, one more time.

Oh my God, it's amazing!

Okay, you can dance in circles.

Okay! Bisi, you're doing amazing.

Emmanuel, well done!

One more time from the top…

Okay, that's fine.

-Corper PJ? -Yes, darling.

I want to ask you something.

Yeah, of course. Go ahead. Why not?

Why is it that you like us so much

as if we were your own sisters?

The previous Corpers that came to Otitodun,

they don't like us the way you like us so much.

Why?

Well, thank you for the acknowledgment, Bisi.

You see,

growing up my father left us at a very young age.

Myself, my sister and my mother.

And you know, that left my mom

being a single parent to cater to myself and my sister.

She would sell her valuables,

her clothes, her wrappers, bags, shoes,

just to make sure that our school fees is complete

whenever her salary couldn't cover it.

That's why it's very painful whenever I see girls like you,

girls of your age being denied of those opportunities.

I suppose if my mum was here,

I would be like you.

Don't cry.

Look, I understand that your mother is late but what you need to know

is that she's always in your heart, and with you in spirit.

Always praying for you.

Okay? All right. Let's wrap this up.

We're done.

Your hair looks so good.

Thank you, ma.

Hey! Where did you get a phone from?

My dad got it for me yesterday.

Oh, really? That's nice.

But I hope It won't distract you from your studies?

No, ma.

Because the last thing you need right now is distraction.

-You promise? -Yes, ma.

Good. All right. We're done.

Let me give you my number so you can call me whenever.

-Thank you, ma. -You're welcome, love.

Here you go. Flash me so I can save your number, okay?

-Okay, ma. -All right.

Do you have clothes you'd like me to wash?

-Maybe I can quickly wash them. -No, darling, I washed two days ago.

-Okay, ma. -Make sure you flash me.

Yes, ma.

-Bisi, how are you? -Goodbye, sir.

What?

Miss PJ warned me plenty of times but I didn't listen.

Hello Bisi.

Hello…

Hello?

Hello?

Hello Bisi, can you hear me?

Hello?

Bisi, are you there? Hello.

Help me, please!

Is anyone around? Please, help.

I'm dying.

Help me.

Help me.

Oh, my God! Bisi! Bisi!

Bisi, get up! Oh my God.

Bisi! Somebody help!

Help me!

Somebody help!

Bisi! Somebody help!

Bisi, calm down, I'm here. I'm here. I'm here.

I'm here.

Sorry.

Somebody help me, please, I'm begging you.

Oh my God, Bisi.

Please. Oh, God. Please.

Bisi, just calm down, please.

Hello!

Mrs. Adeyemi, please, I beg you, we need your help.

There's an emergency, please.

Bisi.

She's bleeding everywhere. Please. I don't know what the problem is.

Bisi, please, oh God.

Somebody help me!

Help me!

Somebody help me, please!

Help me!

She's bleeding all over.

Neighbors, help me!

What is this again?

Please carry her.

Please carry her.

How did it happen?

Please be quick!

Quickly please!

I'm sorry.

She's lost so much blood.

We tried all we could but we couldn't revive her.

I'm sorry.

I hope the angels will guide you home

It's hard believing, hard to move on

But then our love will always live on

Heaven is haven

Heaven is home…

I'm doomed!

I'm doomed!

My special one…

Olabisi…

I guess it's time to

Wish you farewell…

You killed the Vulture even though you were forewarned,

your life shall not end well.

You were advised against killing the Bucorvidae,

you didn't listen and now you shall not prosper!

You didn't listen when asked to spare the parrots,

and so, everything progressive in your lives will halt!

Things will be extremely hard for you!

Whoever is responsible for my daughter Olabisi's death,

the person will die before seven days.

The individual will run mad in seven days.

The Goat is left to watch as its kid is sacrificed.

The Lamb is burnt and pounded in the helpless presence of the Sheep.

The one responsible will not make it to the seventh day.

The curses which I spew today shall come to pass.

It's the Fern plant prominence that outshine that of every species of wool.

Other animals succumb whenever Olobusose demands.

The earth harkens whatever the Pouched Rat solicits.

You cheated me and tell me not to report,

but I have and even told the deities.

Anyone who killed my daughter, my child Olabisi.

The individual will run mad!

They will tear their own clothes and go mad.

The person will die in seven days from now and depart from this world.

Olabisi!

Olabisi.

My child, Aduke Okin…

The frond that flaunts the palm tree's abundance.

Don't be too quick to walk into the gate of Heaven.

My daughter Aduke.

Wait at heaven's gate, your killer is coming to join you.

Your killer is coming over! The Vulture is the earthly cult.

While the heavenly confraternity lords the Bucorvidae.

Mesibi is what the witches' bird is called.

The black death makes black inking. The red death makes red inking.

He that doesn't make any form of inking rainbows the sky.

The Ifa consultation made for Itu, the husband of the Goat.

Agunfagbagodorisa the groom of the Sheep.

The words of Orisa Adele is the cause of Oron's persistent warmongering.

Anyone who has hands in Olabisi's death.

In seven days, the person will die. The person will go mad!

The day you killed Olabisi is the day you offended me.

I said no one should offend me. Then, they went ahead to offend me.

You will lose your life.

Corper Patience.

Please,

I beg of you.

Please.

Don't be too hard on yourself.

I beg of you.

Please.

I know it's not at all easy.

I know this is painful.

It is hard and difficult.

I know what this girl, I know what she meant to you…

to me…

to everybody, to this village.

Please.

Take it easy.

We need you.

Her father needs you.

Her friends… everybody.

I need you. Please don't break down.

Please.

I beg of you.

Please.

I pray to God.

That God…

God will give us the strength,

to overcome this.

I beg you.

Okay.

Please.

I will come back for you.

Can I go?

Thank you.

Please.

It is only the government that can help us.

And you are part of the government.

Please consider the dead girls, and their parents.

Please help us. Please.

Rest assured our government is capable.

Besides, the parents of these students who lost their lives,

I can't imagine how they must be feeling.

Mr. chairman, they are in a terrible state.

Bisi's death shook us all terribly.

The Police then launched a full investigation

to solve this mystery in Otitodun town.

-Corper Festus. -Sir.

Fingers are pointing at you

that you're the one flirting with these girls mostly.

It seems everyone has seen you

with one girl or the other at a particular time.

Sir, I swear with every ounce of blood in me,

I have absolutely nothing to do with the deaths of these girls.

God will bear me witness.

Okay, I've heard you. However, you still need to come to our station.

So that we can take down your statement, while investigation continues.

It's okay, sir.

Okay.

Is Corper Patience in her room?

She's been indoors since everything happened.

She's also inconsolable, too.

-Oh, okay. Let me see her. -All right, sir.

Miss Isio was right. I caused this.

No, it's not your fault.

What happened to Bisi is not your fault.

I just feel like

if I had not convinced her

to not change school then she had attended the school in the other town,

this wouldn't have happened.

-What are you talking about? -I just feel responsible.

See,

what happened to Bisi,

I'm not happy that she's dead but you can't because of,

let those girls go back to who they used to be.

You need to stand by them.

You need to be strong for them, to be with them.

I've sent the phone they found with her to Lagos

for forensics.

As soon as possible, we'll get all the information.

To know who she has been communicating with.

Oh, thank God you bought her the phone.

No, I didn't buy her the phone. She said her father bought it for her.

Her father?

I think when I was

interviewing

Ifabiyi…

Yeah, he told me that Bisi told him that you gave her the phone.

That's not possible.

Okay, that's not a problem.

Let's wait for the forensics,

then we get all the necessary information we need.

How soon will that be?

Normally takes some time, but I'm going to follow it up,

and make sure that we get it as soon as possible.

Please do.

I know how terrible you are feeling now, but everything depends on you.

You need to give us that support.

All right.

-Hunter. -Greetings.

Hunter!

-Happy hunting! -A great one it shall be!

-You shall have a good catch. -So shall it be.

Are you off to the farm?

I have to go to the farm right this moment.

There are small weeds I need to clear on the farm.

If I don't go now before the sun comes out, I'll suffer later.

That's good.

Because the sun scorches too hot these days.

True. You are correct, look at my skin.

That's how farming is.

May God help us.

-My regards to your wife. -I'll send your regards.

Kudos to her for all she does for our children in school.

Extend my greetings to your family.

Thank you very much.

Wait a second.

Am I the only one that noticed that all these people started dying

from that first day that Corper came into this town.

-Who are you talking about? -Who else?

But Corper Patience or Miss J whatever name they call her.

What is "Ah!"?

I don't know why everyone is afraid to say things the way there are.

The very first day she came into this town,

that girl that lives with her mother close to the Corper's lodge.

What's her name again? Died! What is her name?

-Tola. -Tolani.

God bless you. That girl died.

And ever since then, people have been dying one by one.

And no one is even suspecting her.

-This is truly strange. -Very strange.

Miss Isio.

All these acquisitions that you're making, do you have proof to back them?

Mr. Joseph, am I not saying the truth?

I just don't think it is right for you to be saying such things

in sensitive times like this.

It's not fair on the young girl.

"It's not fair on the young girl".

It's not…

Okay. Well…

The only thing I'm saying is that

God should take way whatever evil spirit that came into this town

with anybody to be killing our students one by one.

God should take it away, back to sender. So, we will have peace as usual.

That is my prayer, in Jesus name, Amen.

Holy ghost fire!

-Well done. -Baba…

Welcome back.

-I've been expecting you. -Yes, I deliberately delayed a bit.

Where is the white cloth?

Baba…

-There's no white cloth. -How come?

All these girls we're using their blood for the sacrifice,

it's becoming really complicated for me.

And people in the village are beginning to question

what has been happening.

Meaning?

Have you forgotten?

You're meant to deliver seven virgin girls,

that we must retrieve blood from their genitals

to sacrifice to the deity.

So that you can become king.

If you don't do these things, you can't become king.

Baba. Remember I'm the one that killed Adekunle?

My rival who was also in line to become king.

It was his daughter we used first for the sacrifice.

It doesn't matter, what's wrong with you?

You better pull yourself together!

If you can't find all seven, there will be calamity on your head.

It's like you don't understand what I'm saying,

the police are now investigating these deaths.

Don't you know the one who wants to wear the crown, must bear its weight.

You better be committed to it!

Baba, I understand all what you said but…

Look, Baba… how can you help me?

What can you do for me to make it easier? Baba, this is now too difficult.

How can we find a way around it?

Adeyemi, it's always up to one to fix up whenever the need arises.

What about the commanding charm I gave you?

It's here.

Baba, It was working…

It worked at first, but now everything is just difficult.

Which solution can you provide for me?

-Adeyemi… -Baba…

If you don't do this,

and fail to get the remaining four girls to complete seven,

you will see calamities upon calamities.

Damages upon damages.

The consequences and repercussions will be so devastating!

Baba…

What can you do for me? Help me, would you leave me hanging?

Would you abandon me? Help me!

Whenever thing are difficult, I always run to you.

Shall I sacrifice myself for you at this point?

You better man up and go and look for what I asked of you.

Baba? Baba, are you leaving?

No, I'm not.

Baba, help me! Don't leave me like this.

Good morning, ma.

Morning, everybody.

-How are you today? -Fine, ma.

Sit.

Where's Funke?

She did not come to class today.

Okay.

So today we're going to be talking about Intonation.

What did I say?

-Good morning, sir. -Morning.

-How are you? -I am fine.

-Moji? -Sir?

How is everything?

Good.

How are your parents?

-They are fine. -You didn't go to school?

My parent said they can't afford the school fee.

More so, my dad has been ill,

and my mother has been taking care of us all.

That's sad.

No problem then. Okay. Come with me.

My mother would be expecting me at home.

Come on, Moji.

Don't you know me anymore? You don't trust me?

Come with me.

You scared me.

-Sorry. I'm so sorry, good afternoon. -Good afternoon, Corper.

Yeah, I was actually waiting for you.

-Me? -Yes.

Really?

Hope there's no problem?

Here you go.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

I passed by Ifabiyi's house,

and I found his door was locked from outside,

and I tried to talk to his neighbors

and they told me they had not seen him for long.

But insinuated he must have gone back to his original hometown.

Truth be told, I haven't seen him for some time now.

I just hope he's okay.

I hope so.

The thing is, he doesn't keep friends, so we don't even know who to talk to.

It is well.

So how's your arrangement at the police station going?

Oh okay, yeah.

The paperwork… we are almost done.

And the Commandant,

the Area Commandant has already gathered all the necessary documents

he wants the IG to sign off.

And once that is done, everything will come to ease.

And the Local Government Chairman, he's so worried,

he's so disturbed about the killings of the girls.

So that's why he want everything to be as fast as possible.

By the way, I remembered, the forensics reports have arrived.

Really?

Yeah, there's a particular name saved as MAR.

-Wow! -Yeah.

Do you know anybody by that name?

I never heard of that name before.

Probably it's a fake name as suspected.

But already on the sim there's a trace alert on it.

So whenever he switches it on, we get the alert and we trace it.

That's good news. Well done!

Yeah.

But please, whatever we discuss should be between you and I.

Yeah, because you know we don't know who to trust in this situation.

Absolutely. You have my word.

So please at any given time, at any point,

once you see anything suspicious, don't hesitate.

Please, just give me a call.

Anytime.

Okay, I think I should take my leave now.

Yeah, right after you finish your drink.

Good morning.

Corper…

It's not “good morning” It is “good afternoon”.

Oh, good afternoon.

Been a while.

-I would like to see Funke. -That's Funke.

Okay. Thank you, ma.

Hello Funke.

Good afternoon, ma.

Hi, how're you doing?

So, I noticed that you haven't been in school for a few days now.

I decided to come see if everything is okay.

I'm fine.

So why haven't you been coming to school then?

Nothing.

I'm tired.

Funke, just like that?

You're tired just like that. We're talking about your education here.

Look, everything is just tiring.

I'm tired.

Funke you're in the last lap, come on now, you can pull through.

Is there something you're not telling me?

Nothing.

If somebody's discouraging you, you know you can talk to me, right?

All right.

Okay.

Would you be kind enough to at least do this one for me?

I mean, just come to school for the last lap.

Please.

I will think about it.

I'm going to take that as a yes. And I will see you in school tomorrow.

I got you a gift.

Gift?

Yes.

Plantain chips, very edible and delicious.

So you can eat as many as you want, and I'll see--

Careful, ma.

It's fine, so I'll see you tomorrow, right?

Tomorrow.

All right.

Yes, ma.

Good afternoon.

Goodbye.

Oh, goodbye.

Bye…

-Help me thank her, she brought me a gift. -Thank you so much.

Morning, everybody.

Good morning, ma.

-Morning, how are you today? -Fine, ma.

Please sit down.

So today we're going to be having

an open book aptitude test,

and we're working more with the verbs today.

So I know the last time we did figures of speech

was the very first time we met.

So, it's more like an interaction.

Well done, mummy.

Olufunke my daughter.

-I'm off to lesson. -What lesson?

When Amala is almost ready?

I'll eat when I get back.

It will get cold by then.

Keep it for me, I will eat it when I get back.

-Okay, don't stay too long. -Yes, ma.

Olufunke, my daughter.

-Good afternoon ma. -Corper.

Afternoon.

I'd like to see Funke.

She just stepped out now, you didn't meet her on your way?

-No. -She went to lesson.

Lesson?

-I hope there's no problem? -No, ma. No problem, ma.

When she gets back, I will tell her you stopped by.

-I will tell her to come see you at home. -Okay, ma.

-I will tell her to come see you at home. -Thank you, ma.

Goodbye.

This water is too little.

-Good evening, Miss PJ. -Orelolu.

-How are you? -I'm fine.

You farm too?

No.

Me, I'm a hunter.

Yes.

I went to check my trap if it had caught something.

But, it didn't catch anything. I will…

catch something

big soon.

-I bet you will. I'm sure you will. -Yes.

-Tomorrow… -Right.

I will help you get fresh fruits from my father's farm.

-Oh, you will? -Yes!

That is so sweet. So sweet of you.

Where are you off to?

Do you need to send someone on an errand?

No, no, I'm okay.

I'm actually coming from Funke's house. I didn't see her there.

Her mother says she went for lessons,

which is strange because I haven't seen her for the past few days.

-Funke? -Yes.

She just passed by.

-You just saw Funke not too long ago? -Yes!

But she did not see me.

When I was climbing down from a tree, that was when she passed by.

Can you please show me where you saw her?

-Yes. -Okay.

I'm behind you.

-Be careful. -Yes, I will. Thank you.

Here.

This was where she passed.

Thank you very much.

Let me take it from here, so I don't delay you further.

All right, thank you.

-Goodbye. -Bye, be careful.

What kind of a stubborn girl is this?

She is too difficult to get.

I hope she gets here on time.

Funke.

Careful. How are you? I hope nobody saw you?

No at all. No one saw me on my way here.

Did you lie to your mother like I asked you to?

Yes, that is what I told her. That I was going for a lesson.

Good, come with me.

But, sir, why did you ask me to come here?

There's something I want to tell you, and no other person must hear about it.

Come in.

Wait a minute, please. Tell me out here.

No! It's not what we can discuss outside, come let's go inside.

You don't understand…

Funke!

Why are you so difficult to get?

Look here!

Come with me!

No!

I said I'm not doing!

Calm down, it will only take a moment.

Leave me alone, I'm not interested.

Open your legs, what's wrong with you?

Leave me alone! I'm not interested.

Funke! Come here!

Mr. Adeyemi!

Corper. She fell, I want to help her up.

Come assist me, let's get her up.

Come closer.

Corper, come and assist me.

Come and help me carry her.

Come here!

Come here!

Nobody…

Nobody will mess with my chance of becoming the king of this village.

My father was cheated

off the crown of this town Otitodun.

See what you've caused.

Now the government will be looking for you when they can't find you around town.

Stay here. I have unfinished business.

You… One will tell you something but you never listen.

So, it has been you! It has been you.

You're the one killing all these children!

it has been you.

Shade! Bisi!

May the gods punish you greatly!

Funke? Funke, try and stand up.

It shall not be well with you!

Were you cursed? Or bewitched?

What's all this rubbish? Something we have planned properly.

You brought your stupid self into my town, and you keep messing with us.

Not minding your business.

Look, my husband Adeyemi

is the rightful king of this Otitodun town.

And nothing, I repeat, nothing will step between him and the crown.

Unfortunate human!

Adeyemi.

I'm doomed.

There's no blood stain.

Where is the blood?

No blood. It shall not be well with you.

Oh, you devil! You good for nothing girl.

This was supposed to be fifth girl.

And we still have two more to go.

Do you think I will queue to receive that stupid pension?

This is my retirement plan!

And nothing, I repeat, nothing will jeopardize that.

Not even you.

Adeyemi?

What are you doing on the ground? You're a strong man.

Get up! There's still work for you to do. Stand up my friend!

Stand up, get her head.

I will carry her legs, come on! Get up, get up.

Lift her head, I will left her legs. Carry her…

Stay where you are!

This is quite a story.

What happened afterwards?

We were shocked to know it was the Principal

and her husband were the ones killing all those girls.

-But they were sent to prison. -Feyi.

Feyi.

So, are you married now?

Marriage?

Corper… I did not get married.

Corper Festus is not even aware that I conceived and bore him a child.

I didn't hear from him again since he left.

He got you pregnant?

And it wasn't just me… There's another girl too down the road.

He got her pregnant, too.

But I blame myself. And I've accepted this as my destiny.

And Miss PJ?

She continued to teach us.

But the government gave us a new Principal.

But Miss PJ left after her service ended.

Her story is an inspiring one.