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[continuous laughter]

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[inmate] Warder!

If she had agreed to my advances,

I would have taken her to Banana Island,

or she would have been with me in Turkey right now.

Wait, wait, wait,

you would have taken her to Turkey?

Yes.

You are a bad boy.

So in just one year that I left,

this is how you guys are handling things.

Is that Joshua?

Yes, mummy Bernard,

I was just talking about you.

That's very typical of you.

How's Tunisia?

We haven't heard the last of it from your brother,

since you left without informing anybody.

You know it's better not to announce your plans,

because you don't know who is after your downfall.

Gideon,

Is Tarela still in jail?

My brother, she's still in jail.

Jail?

Didn't she travel?

See you, where have you been?

You don't know Tarela has been in jail for weeks now?

She killed someone.

Jesus Christ!

How did you hear about it?

Who did she kill?

Come, let me give you the story while it is fresh.

Tell me the story.

You know where she was working,

[Nods]

as a prostitute?

Yes, yes.

They said she stole ₦10 million.

She killed the person that caught her.

[Exclaims]

God of Jeremiah!

May we not give birth to a useless child.

But,

where is the ₦10 million?

That my wife keeps disappointing me.

Every day,

-God please, -Tarela's mum is always going to

-bring sister Tarela back home. -church shouting, Holy Ghost–

Fire! Fire! Fire!

-I promise I will stop fighting. -Her daughter is in jail.

God please, don't let her die there.

Please,

bring my sister back home.

Madam,

cut that grass very well.

This one you're acting like someone who has no sense.

Where are you going?

I want to pee.

Don't stay too long in the toilet, I am timing you.

Quickly, quickly,

walk fast.

Madam, why are you sitting down?

Stand up!

Do you want me to hit you with this baton?

Stand up and cut the grass! Don't you want to eat?

[Singing]

[greetings]

See, I don't—

I don't have any money right now.

But you know how things are.

Tarela is—

But if I have, I will give you.

I will give you if I have.

Haven't I been sending from time to time?

I'm a Christian.

I cannot lie.

Yes!

[sighs]

Okay.

Bye, bye.

[Sighs]

Who am I seeing?

Former in-law,

Gideon.

Is this you?

It is me. [laughs]

I haven't been seeing you around,

even your shop has closed down. What's going on?

Nothing.

How are you?

I am okay.

How's business?

Business is going fine.

My brother has been asking of his wife.

Yes!

Please forget about that.

Forget about that. We will see later.

-Alright. -[Laughs]

In-law, In-law.

Take care.

Welcome.

It has to be today.

That's an order.

Stab her with whatever you can get a hold of.

You know that 2x is dangerous,

I don't want to die here.

Why are you talking like this?

Don't be scared, I am solidly behind you.

Mind your business.

Remember what she did to the person that tried it the last time?

Don’t look back. Mind your business.

It doesn't matter Spider,

I am solidly behind you.

Do it for me.

-Do it for me. -2x has—

everyone under her control, even the warders.

Don't worry, I am solidly behind you.

Go, go, go, go.

Have you collected food?

[indistinct dialogue]

Have you collected food?

[indistinct dialogue]

What do you want?

No one comes to us uninvited.

Do you want me to slap you?

I want to talk to you,

in private.

It is important.

You are bold.

Speak.

In private.

I overheard some people talking.

They said they want to attack you.

So I thought to warn you.

You heard?

Did you see the faces of the people that said it?

Who did you see?

Her.

[Scuffle]

What's happening here?

Calm down.

What's wrong with you?

I will beat you.

Bow your head.

Calm down.

Calm down.

What is wrong with you?

Beat her.

Who did you see with her?

[indistinct dialogue]

Sorry, boss.

Yeah, Tiwa what do you want?

I thought you could use this.

What do you want?

Boss, it is about Tarela.

Thank you for the drink,

but I really cannot help your friend.

She stole from the club,

that's unforgivable.

But boss, she said she didn't do it,

and I believe her.

I think she was set up.

Hey,

babe.

Somto,

what's going on with the club?

My brother just called my parents and he's very angry.

Babe, everything is fine from my end.

We are almost done with renovations.

I got the best guys, alright.

Tarela is still in jail.

She is going to be locked up for everything.

She's going to pay for everything

that she stole, but apart from that,

everything is okay.

Look, Somto I really don't have time for this.

It is not about a stupid, useless stripper.

According to my brother, the accounts are messed up,

and he's hiring external auditors.

No, babe.

Babe, it's not—

it hasn't gotten to that, why will he do something—

I don't want to hear anything.

Somto, just fix it.

Fix it, I said.

Babe, look, listen,

okay, just calm down.

Alright, babe, you need to talk to— babe, hold—

Hello.

Can today just get any worse?

Can today just get any fucking worse?

Not now Candy, please.

Hey boss.

Ruby?

Long time no see.

What are you doing in this part of the world?

When did you get back?

Well,

Dubai was fine,

but now I'm back and ready to work.

If you have a spot, that is.

Dubai?

Yes.

I thought it was the U.S.

Dubai, U.S, what's the difference?

They both sound the same to me.

But,

do you have a spot for me?

Your best girl is back.

So what is in it for me?

[Laughs]

Boss.

Stop, stop.

[Laughs]

You know.

Oh yeah?

Yes.

What's up?

Who is that girl he's talking to?

Do you know her?

That's Ruby.

That bitch.

I thought she was gone for good.

This is ridiculous.

This club just keeps attracting them.

Is that why you are angry?

Why won't I be angry?

No, tell me, why won't I be angry?

Tarela is in jail,

Edesiri is in the hospital,

Halima has disappeared.

I thought this is the time we will shine in this club.

But now that our competitors are gone,

everything feels weird here.

I don't understand.

I don't understand what's happening in this club.

See,

as long as it doesn’t affect my income,

I am good.

Is there anything else you will like chief?

What happened to Edesiri and Tarela?

I haven't seen them lately.

Put the beans down.

Put the beans down,

let's go to school. I don't want to be late.

You already know what's happening.

My aunty asked me to stay at the shop while she goes to the market.

WAEC is around the corner.

Don't worry she's coming back this evening.

I will be in school tomorrow.

Please just help me—

with the assignments and notes.

Okay.

No problem.

I will tell Mr Chuks—

that you are ill.

Fine girl!

See how beautiful you are.

[kiss]

Good morning, Tony.

How are you?

Did you miss me?

Miss? What I feel is beyond missing you.

You are my doctor's prescription.

Ms Sassy, are you still there?

Babe,

just give me—

bread and groundnut.

Okay.

Tony, stop.

What is it?

People are watching us.

Everyone knows you are my girl.

Me and you forever, babe.

How much?

Everything costs ₦250.

Okay.

Take.

Keep the change.

We will see later, yeah?

Yes.

Edesiri!

Tony of all people?

Everyone in the area knows he is part of a gang.

Tare, look around,

no one cares about me.

Even my mother doesn't want me.

My aunty is crazy.

Please, just allow me enjoy this one thing—

with the one person that cares about me,

that wants me in his life.

But I want you in my life too.

Don't I matter?

See Edesiri, I don't trust him.

I don't trust him at all.

And, what he is doing is a crime. Can't he find a girl his age?

Tarela.

See, I can be any age I want to be.

See,

don't worry.

I won't let my guard down.

Okay?

Hey! Aunty!

We don't allow that here.

Sorry.

Take your trouble back to your house.

How are you?

How's Kome?

Kome is fine.

I saw her and your mum last week—

and then I spoke to your mum yesterday.

I told her that they moved you from the cell.

Are they saying anything?

I don't know,

but I need to get a lawyer.

One of the inmates said that,

I am not supposed to be here.

She said,

maybe the jail was too full—

that's why they brought me here.

She said our system doesn't have checks.

She says a lot of rubbish, so I am not sure.

Tiwa,

I need to get out of here.

I can't—

I can't stay here for long.

I need to make bail.

How about Wole?

I couldn’t reach him,

Kobe says he's out of town.

I have tried talking to Somto but—

he's not listening to anybody or anyone.

All he talks about is the—

renovations at the club and,

he is at everyone's throat with that—

...because it is moving slower—

...than he expects.

Tare, I am sorry. Like, I really tried.

I am trying.

Aunty,

It seems like you'll like to be excused!

It's fine.

I will...

I will figure something out.

Is there anything I can do?

Just look out for Kome for me.

Do you hear?

Of course.

Okay.

Thank you.

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Tiwa.

Yes?

Did you hear anything I said?

Yeah.

What did I say?

Something about the upcoming SUG elections.

Yeah, right. I said that like 10 minutes ago.

I am sorry.

I took a break from the real world for like—

a minute,

but I am back.

Tell me everything that has—

to do with lectures.

Nothing else concerns me in this school.

Okay.

Professor Okoli's exam or test, sorry, assignment—

is due the day after tomorrow.

The assignment?

Yeah.

Have you done yours?

We can work on it tomorrow?

Yeah, right.

That is you trying to tell me that

I should help you.

I mean, you know, I usually would do this for you,

but the truth is,

my plate is full.

You know the elective course I am taking,

it's due about the same day.

Yeah,

That's fine.

I'll figure something out.

Tiwa,

are you okay?

I mean,

you—

miss classes.

I barely get to see you and when I do,

you are not even really present.

What's going on? I miss my friend.

Is everything okay?

Also, lecturers are beginning to notice

and students are talking.

Looks like everybody needs a hobby.

Look, I am fine.

Oh yeah, before I forget,

Professor Okoli's assignment is due

and he's setting test from the assignment, you know.

So, please, you don't want to miss his class.

Thank you.

I will see you around?

Yeah, sure.

Tarela,

look at where your sin has landed you.

I warned you.

Look,

you still have a chance to change your life.

If God can change Saul to Paul,

you have a chance.

God,

I don't know where I went wrong this with girl,

with all my praying and fasting.

Do you think everything that is going on,

is physical?

You have blood on your hands.

How's Kome?

Kome, she has been crying.

We all are in pain,

but God is faithful.

God is faithful.

Is that what Kome is eating?

We have been praying and fasting,

inasmuch as there's no food in the house.

The light bill is there, even school bill,

but that is not even the problem,

because we are going to fast our way through it.

God will never forsake us.

He is still with us at all times.

I know that.

Mummy,

you can fast your way through it,

but please,

let there be food in the house for Kome.

Did Tiwa not visit last week?

She did, but we are almost out,

and we need—

we need money to buy other things.

Okay.

My—

My ATM card is in the house.

I will tell you where it is.

But mummy please,

you have to promise to take just 30,000 naira for foodstuff.

What do you mean?

Mummy, please.

The money in that account,

is for my business: My wig shop.

I have heard you.

The—

The card is inside my black bag under the bed.

The inner zip.

The pin is Kome's year of birth.

Mummy, please.

I have heard you.

Tell Kome, I love her.

I will tell her.

Are you ready now to give your life to christ?

Jesus is waiting for you.

[dial tone]

[call disconnects]

Daddy, please.

I know you are angry but please,

we have to be together like a family

especially now, please.

Let's just do it for mummy.

T. Girl.

Come.

How are you?

I want to let you know that,

I never forget a favour.

Do you hear me?

I will pay you back.

How are you out of the cell by this time?

That's my secret. Don't worry about it.

I just want you to know, if you need anything,

anything, you can call me.

I am here for you.

Do you hear me?

Okay.

It is all good.

Okay.

Wait, wait, wait.

I need help.

Let me hear it.

What? Is he done already?

Tony,

I can not sleep with that man.

Hey,

calm down.

What happened?

Tony, didn't you see that man?

That man is old enough to be my father.

And I'm sure he's married.

What does marriage and age have to do with this?

Why are you talking like a child?

Hey,

look at me.

Look at me.

See,

this thing is very easy.

Take a deep breath.

[inhales]

Good.

Go back inside there,

close your eyes.

Close it.

Open your legs.

Open it.

See, this man won't last 5 minutes.

If it is that easy, why not do it yourself.

Babe, why are you talking like this?

This thing is not easy for me too.

But sometimes, we need to do some bad things

to make way for good things.

Tony, please.

I don't want to do this.

Look,

it is not easy for anybody.

Imagine seeing my own girlfriend,

with another man.

It is painful.

But I know why we have to do this.

See, since your aunt doesn't want to help you,

we will look for money for the WAEC registration.

You will go to school.

You will be better than all her children.

See, with this money,

we will look for somewhere to go,

and leave this rubbish country.

My love,

see,

this is our future,

don't let us be our own obstacle. Please.

Tony, I don't like this. I don't like it.

It is for us.

Tony,

Yes?

You will be here waiting for me, right?

Of course.

I will be here.

I am here for you.

[kiss]

Don't worry.

Don't worry.

Have you heard?

Just go.

Don't forget to take a deep breath.

Good.

Go quickly.

[Knock on the door]

Who is that?

You want to break down my door?

Do you want to break down my door?

[door knocking continues]

Tony,

you told me we will register for my WAEC today.

And so?

The man didn't pay.

Tony, that's a lie.

I saw the man give you money.

But, but, but, see—

Tony, give me my money.

I don't have money.

Tony, give me my money.

Which money?

I said I don't have it.

Isn't that money?

Which money?

Hey, go back.

The money I suffered for?

The money I made through pains.

Is this how you are spending it?

-Tony, -Hey

-Tony give me— -Edesiri.

Tony, are you crazy?

Tony, leave me.

-I will beat you. -Are you crazy?

-I will beat you. I will beat... -Tony, are you crazy?

I will—

Edesiri,

I told you Tony is bad news.

What was the cause of the fight?

I asked him to pay me the money he's owing me.

You have money?

Enough to give Tony?

Wait, how did you get it?

Don't tell me you took money from the shop?

For Tony?

Edesiri, why?

See, that isn't the point.

The point is that, I have learnt my lesson—

the hard way.

What do you mean?

I swear to God,

on my father's grave.

Nobody will ever use me again in this life.

I will never trust anyone again.

I will never trust anyone again.

what about me?

Tare, you are my ride or die.

We will never trust anyone again,

except each other. That's better.

I must make money.

Tare, all these things we don't have,

I will get them in tenfold.

Whatever it takes.

There's God.

Turn let me massage the other side.

Turn this way.

Tare,

Tare, we will buy a private jet.

What is that thing called again?

What thing?

That big boat?

-Yacht -Yacht [laughs]

We will buy yachts.

Tare, we will buy two.

Hi, it's Tarela.

I am in trouble, and I need your help.

Please.

Where are you?

I am in prison,

but it was an accident, I swear.

We were fighting and she fell.

It's okay. I will be there. Text me the details.

Okay.

Your voice, you sound different.

Hello?

Hello?

Thank you.

Don't worry, it's not a big deal.

What you did for me,

you won’t understand it.

See, when you get out of this place, call me.

I am here for you.

Have you heard me?

I hope you've got my back too.

Yes.

Thank you.

Come on, we can achieve more as we are united.

That is to say, survival is a group effort.

Do you hear me?

So we will talk later.

Blood of Jesus!

Tarela.

Who are you?

Andre.

No, you're not.

Don't you know it is wrong to answer other people's calls?

Now, I see why he likes you.

Who are you really?

Where's Andre?

I—

I’m Andre.

And that's all you need to know.

What do you want?

This is not the time or place,

just give me names.

Tell me who I need to visit, to get all of this sorted.

Hey, mum.

It's been three years and—

I miss you more.

It even hurts more.

I made some choices this year and

daddy is really upset with me.

Here are the highlights:

I broke up with Pastor Remi,

and I told dad about my dreams for music.

He got so mad, he kicked me out,

and I really wish you were here to help me deal with your husband—

because,

he won't talk to me and it hurts.

Well on the bright side,

I am still singing just like we talked about.

I don't know how to fix this mum.

I feel so lost and alone and I want to go back home.

I really wish you were here.

The home you brought shame and disrespect to?

Daddy.

Leave.

Daddy, please.

You heard me.

I want you to leave.

This is mummy's memorial.

If you had an atom of respect for your mother,

you would not have chosen—

the devil's music over family.

Tiwa, we raised you to be a good child but,

you are a disappointment to me,

and your mother. God rest her soul.

Check if these people have put my things there.

I will soon leave this place.

My people are already waiting for me outside.

Which people?

My people.

People that a good girl like you is not suppose to know.

My own people.

I am not a good girl. Don't be deceived by my looks.

Tell me something.

[laughter]

I will soon leave here too.

I have somebody outside helping me process my exit.

Smart girl.

That's nice.

You see this place,

people die anyhow here.

They die everyday.

You see Chika over there,

she has been here for four years,

she's still on the awaiting trial list.

Or is it Mariam over there?

8 months and counting.

The list is endless. It is endless.

I hate this fucking system.

I just want to leave here.

I just want to leave here,

no matter the cost.

That is the spirit.

No matter the cost.

See, let me tell you.

It’s better to be the villain than to be the pawn.

Do you hear me?

It is either you eat or get eaten.

Do you hear me?

It is good to eat them before they eat you.

That is the way to survive—

Rukayat,

Join the queue.

Come and say that to my face.

[hisses]

Rukayat,

join the queue.

[clears throat]

I wasn't expecting to see you,

the club is not even open yet.

I am used to dealing with you know,

the other you.

Oh, Somto.

Sometimes, you need to act like a man.

I am just paying a friendly visit.

Okay.

But, I am up to date with the payments and deliveries, all of them.

I have some questions about a certain girl.

A little birdie told me,

that you are the man with the answers.

[indistinct dialogue]

[indistinct dialogue]

Sorry.

Sir, I didn't know you were coming into town.

How was your flight, sir?

Yo! Nigga,

am I supposed to announce to the world when I am

walking into the country or walking into my club?

[stammers] No, No sir. That's not what I am saying sir.

I hope everything is to your pleasing sir?

I... I...

Thank you.

Thank you so much for getting me out,

for solving my problems.

Thank you.

You are in my world now,

and nothing we—

do is for free.

If we help you out,

then you owe us.

And we—

always,

always—

collect.

Who is we?

Get in.

I have tried.

Let me take my things and start going home.

Edesiri,

I don't know if you can hear me,

but if you can wake up tomorrow,

please try,

please try, try to wake up.

I am tired of always coming to the hospital.