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[theme song playing]

[jaunty music playing]

Wow, Zuri, the latecomer.

-What? -[woman] Welcome ma'am.

Theyre inside waiting for you.

Who is "they"?

[Tejiri] The clients, they came early.

Theyve been waiting for over 40 minutes,

-[in Pidgin] and you're just getting here. -God. Okay, hold my bag. Thank you.

Im going to hold your bag for you?

-[Zuri groans] -Latecomer.

[Tuts] Take it.

[theme song playing]

Thank you all, for listening through and for your questions.

Are there anymore questions?

[man] Surprisingly, no.

I feel like any questions I had were answered in your presentation.

Okay, thank you.

I have a question, Madam.

[clears throat]

Have you done any independent evaluation on these developments or

are you just using other companies information?

[snarky] Yes, I have.

[Zuri] Actually, the information

can be found in the documents I handed to you all,

in the beginning of this meeting.

[clears throat]

Right. So, historically,

what are your margins on flats such as these?

And I need the realistic answer not the optimistic one.

-[clears throat] -[woman] Zuri,

what Sola is trying to say, is that our company, Zuma,

normally invests in much larger deals.

Yes. Uh,

It presents itself in two opportunities.

[Zuri] One is short term liquidity and two,

[Zuri] in cases where we dont sell the units,

is capital appreciation.

Which is absolutely guaranteed and an excellent ROI.

[woman] Okay, um, that is it then.

Mr. Tunde, well deliberate on it and get back to you.

Thank you, Zuri.

Thank you.

[man] Thank you.

Thank you.

[exhales]

-Er, Mr. Tunde-- -Zuri.

I dont like your presentation.

[Mr. Tunde] I loved it.

-[sighs] -And Im sure they did too.

-You did? -[Mr. Tunde] Oh yes, I loved it.

[Mr. Tunde] In fact I was impressed. You see,

if this deal goes through,

then my vision and my dream for this company

-would be guaranteed. -[Zuri sighs]

-Good work. -Thank you, Sir. Thank you.

[narrator] What did your parents teach you about money?

We all have a money script in our heads,

that is made up of our unconscious beliefs about our finances.

Which can be rooted in our childhood.

We ultimately tend mirror out parents behavior with money,

and replicate their habits, good or bad.

The money stories we hold on to, have the power to shape our financial health.

Ah-ah. Am I traveling out of the country or something?

[Tami] Makamba, I hope you people have sent out Mrs. Asake's dress?

You know you're not coming to work tomorrow.

Um-hmm.

[Tami clicks tongue]

[Tami] Man,

I guess that's that for this week.

Mm-hm? No work tomorrow?

No. Please weve tried. We need to rest.

I gave my new staff tomorrow and Monday off.

Those guys have been working so hard to clear off the backlog that those clowns

that bailed on me left behind.

That's true, but I'm glad you're finding your footing again.

-Thank you. Im trying. -Im proud of you.

Im taking off tomorrow too.

Really? How come?

I told you, I have to go to Benin.

Ah! You did say so.

[Zuri] Please, let me see my mom with my own two eyes.

Aunty Uwa is just telling me something,

-one thing or another. -[Tami laughs]

[Tami] Your aunty is a character.

Just dont let her anoint you with oil again.

[laughs]

[Zuri] Im telling you.

By the way, don't you owe me news?

Yes, I do.

-About the presentation, right? -Yeah.

-[Zuri] Your girl killed it. -Yay!

I mean, my day started off badly with the craziest rain.

I wasnt able to get a cab.

-[Tami] Ah. -And then…

-the traffic. -[Tami That sounds like a bad start.

[Zuri] My dear,

[Zuri] Then I get into the office,

these over savvy clients got there extra early,

-making me seem late. -[Tami tuts]

If I have an appointment with you for ten,

and you decide to show up at nine, that's your business.

-[Zuri laughs] -I wasnt late.

[Zuri] Thats true but you dont want to keep prospective clients waiting.

-Hm. -I get into the meeting all disheveled,

and then guess who do I see?

Lo and behold, Sola.

Mm, Sola?

-Mm-hm. -As in the Sola?

[mockingly] Sola

I told you, its his company that were doing the presentation for.

-Really? -[Zuri] Yes, but interestingly enough,

the girl who I think may be his girlfriend, is also his business partner.

-Thats messy. -[Zuri] It is.

That doesn't concern me. I don't have any business with that.

Anyway, he kept staring at me throughout the whole presentation.

I tell you, that man is mad.

you know, you did say you were rude to him the

first time you guys met. And

then, then, you refused his friendly offer the next time you ran into him.

I dont know. It's just something about him that keeps me on edge.

Oh, keeps you on edge?

Could it be love?

[Zuri] Dont start.

-[Zuri laughs] -Could it be love?

No, anyway, he was trying to stagger me with all of his questions,

but your girl kept her own.

Yes, I trust you.

-Yes! -[Tami laughing]

Absolutely, with all his silly questions.

What silly questions?

How do you know theyre silly?

[Zuri] Ah-ah, please, they were.

But his partners were very very happy.

Your girl was good. I killed it.

-I trust you. -[Zuri] Mm-hm.

[Tami chuckles]

What is that? What are you doing?

-Ah-ah, Youll break my phone. -[Tami giggles]

[Zuri] These prices are just too much though.

I shouldve just gotten my ticket way, way in advance.

Well, the difference is not that much, Zuri.

I mean, a few thousand, max.

No no, please, every Kobo counts.

-Sorry, money cleanse. -[Zuri] Yes, thank you.

I shouldve gotten it in advance but, with my presentation being board

and then if I was gonna be early or late. I didn't know.

But Zuri you shouldve just bought a Flexi-economy ticket.

So you can change it if you want to.

-Thats true. -You didnt think about it?

-I didnt think about that. -[laughs]

So when are you traveling, tomorrow morning?

No, tomorrow afternoon. I have to attend a

-garden party tomorrow morning. -[Tami] Whoo, fancy.

The reason I called you here, before you decided to dragged yourself here,

My mommy said you should buy her

-pepper rice, from Benin. -[Zuri] Ah.

I'm just going with my hand luggage.

So what should I tell her?

Okay, you know what? I will do it. Because its your mom--

because its our mommy.

Good, because you know how Mrs.Davies gets.

I dont want trouble, please.

Lets book this flight for you.

[waves crashing]

[lively music playing]

[Zuri] Hi Mom.

Benin, here I come.

Yeah, Im, I'm, I'm on my way soon.

Well, later in the day. My flight is at six.

Yeah. No no no, you dont need to worry.

Ill probably take an Uber,

or a cab or something like that.

Yeah, Ill be fine, dont worry.

I cant wait to see you. Try and take it easy, okay.

Alright. Alright bye, Mom.

Bye.

[loud sigh]

-Oh! -[table rattles]

Im sorry.

-You scared me. -Really?

I wasnt of the opinion that you scared easy.

[chuckles]

Have I said how happy I am that you could make it?

I said I would come, didnt I?

Even if things have been so crazy at work but

I wont miss that play for anything.

-Yeah, I heard its good. -Yeah me too.

And you look nice. You look really really nice.

Thank you.

[clears throat]

So, who were you talking to, your mom?

Yeah.

She lives in Benin?

Yeah.

I overheard part of the conversation about taking a flight.

Wait, how long were you eavesdropping?

Oh, come on. Whats a bit of eavesdropping between friends?

Were friends?

We are not enemies are we?

Hm.

I just wanted to find out if well be on the same flight.

'Cause Im going out to Benin this evening as well.

-Oh, quite a coincidence. -I know.

You know,

I thought our introduction would be the end of it but,

your aunty was quite insistent that we meet.

[Tami] She kept calling.

Wow, so my aunt bullied you into this date?

-Well, basically. [laughs] -Wow.

I mean, we could tell her that we met and um

we didnt quite vibe.

Well, we wouldnt know that until after today, now would we?

-[chuckles] -[Tami] So please,

allow me to enjoy my free play in peace.

That would be lying.

What? What do you mean?

I mean, I think we'll get along.

It was a little accident.

Is everyone okay?

Well, there was an

electrical wiring malfunction and

the living room caught fire.

But fortunately enough the, the fire was contained.

Oh oh, that's fantastic. Is everyone okay?

-Mm. -Yeah,

thats the most important part of it.

Insurance would take care of everything else.

Or not?

[snickers] [in Yoruba] What insurance? [laughs]

Youre being serious?

Im glad I came to drop my aunt at the party.

Im glad she introduced us.

Im glad I

-got to meet you. -Mmm.

Im glad about a lot of things.

So my

wanting a free play doesnt faze you?

Why should it?

I asked you out.

Its our first date, I should pay for it.

Okay.

And subsequently?

[man] Well…

I think the person who initiates the outing should pay for it.

Or the parties could go dutch.

You disagree?

I'm,

Im processing.

[mellow music playing]

-So much stress right? -I know!

But, what are you gonna do now that youre struggling for money?

Oh, probably just date you and you'll pay for everything.

Oh shit, that sounds like a great idea.

-Absolutely. -Yeah.

[loud laugh]

Um.

I think we should um, head to Terra Kulture for the play.

Oh, okay.

I just wish I couldve helped out a little bit more.

But Im here.

Im fine. Are you not the one that was asking for a loan not too long ago?

[woman] Ah-ah, loan?

[mom] Mm-hm.

[Zuri] Yes, it's true, but you know what well do?

Mommy, were going to get house insurance so that next time--

Affliction will never rise again for the second time in Jesus name.

-Amen. -Amen.

If, this was to happen again,

we will be better prepared mom.

But, you know these things are, they're expensive.

Ah, no Mom,

there are some that are even less than 5000 Naira, a month.

[Zuri] I just wish Id thought about this earlier.

Really?

Lets go for it then.

-Yeah. -Let's go for it.

And, we'll also think about property insurance.

And before you say affliction will not rise up again the second time,

-just hear me out. -Hm.

[Zuri] If we were making monthly payments,

we wouldnt have to worry about paying out of pocket,

Like we have just now.

-Hmm. -And brother Efosa and brother Nosa

would absolutely appreciate it.

Youre right there, my dear.

Tomorrow, Im gonna go to the house, make sure that everything is okay.

So that Eromosele and you can head back to the house.

-Ah. -[woman] Better,

Because that Eromosele girl,

-she's finished all the food in my house. -[laughs]

Sorry Aunty.

And, what else are you doing tomorrow?

[woman] I hope youre going to see that friend of yours who dropped you off.

-That friend. -Okay, what friend?

the only friend,

actual friend is Ifueko.

That I'm seeing tomorrow.

-Hm. -Really? Ifueko.

She visits me every second week.

And her boyfriend, Osaremen better marry her.

-If he knows what's good for him. -Exactly.

You should also arrange to see that friend of yours.

Mm?

[mom] Can I get the guy's number?

so I can call him on your behalf.

-[fake snoring] -[women laughing]

More snoring.

[lively music playing]

[Zuri squealing]

[squealing] When did this happen?

[laughing]

Last night.

-This is beautiful. -Thank you.

-Oh! -Thank you. Zuri,

we were having dinner, next thing,

he brought the out the ring.

Ah!

I dont know when I started shouting and crying.

-Wait wait, we laugh at those people. -Uh. My sister,

I can't lie, I don't know what possessed me.

This will teach me to never laugh at people until I've been in that situation.

-[laughs] -[Zuri] Oh my gosh.

[in Pidgin] You're fortunate.

Do you know that you are living the life my mom prays for me all the time?

But do you remember how nervous we were when I decided to move out here?

Ah. And look at you now.

You even managed to get yourself a husband.

-I did, didnt I? [chuckles] -Hello.

-Maybe I need to abandon Lagos. -[Ifueko] Maybe you do.

-[laughs] -Come and join me here.

-Hello. -[laughing]

Oh, my goodness.

I cant believe that youre a caterer now.

You, that failed Food and Nutrition?

Please, forget about that.

[laughing]

Hows Tami now?

Ah, they all send their love.

You know we all do, we miss you.

Shes gonna freak out.

Shes gonna freak out when she finds out that you're engaged!

My goodness!

[in Pidgin] Im so dead. Tami is going to go into full wedding planner alert.

[Zuri] I know.

God. But I just know that shes going to make all of my bridesmaids dresses

and even my own dress.

In fact the sooner I tell her the better.

-Aw, were all so excited. -Thank you.

But, have you been to your moms house?

-Ugh, first thing this morning. -That thing was so scary.

The sitting room is gone. I mean, thats where the fire started.

And we have to go and assess all the smoke damage and all the walls

its just all a mess.

[in Bini] Sorry.

Oh, no, its you that I have to thank.

You know, you looked after my mom.

You watched over-- [clicks tongue] Thank you.

For what, Zuri?

-Youd do the same for me. -[sighs]

[chuckles]

But you know what hurts me the most?

Is that I didn't think about property insurance,

or, or take it seriously.

Now my brothers have to be the ones coughing up all this unnecessary money.

You know what? Im not gonna think about that.

Its about me and you today. Were gonna hit the town.

-I hope you have your day free? -But you already know.

-Hello! -You already know.

[squeals] You're getting married!

-[mom] Ifueko, what a surprise. -Aunty!

-Evening aunty. -How are you, dear?

-Fine thank you. Everything is perfect. -How's everything?

-Your mommy? -Mommy is fine, but...

-Im getting married. -[squeals] Congratulations.

Thank you so much aunty.

I always knew that Osaremen boy

knew what was good.

He tries, he tries.

Now maybe its time for you to

help me encourage your friend to get a man.

Aunty, is Gods time not the best again?

-It is, but you can always help out. -Speed it up.

[laughing]

-Congratulations. -Thank you so much. Im so excited.

-Mama Ivie, -[Ifeuko] Good afternoon ma,

-My dear, good afternoon. -How are you?

-Come, come, come. -Are you paying me?

Mama Ivie, thank God you came on time.

I was on my way to a night vigil.

[whispers] My sons school fees that I told you about,

they kicked him out yesterday.

-Ah! -Thats why I came today.

-Dont worry eh, everything will be fine. -Thank you.

But, [clicks tongue] how are the kids?

My dear, I'm managing. Its not easy.

Just manage this. It's not a lot but,

Just manage it okay.

-Thank you, very much. -Dont worry. No problem.

Honestly, mama Zuri, youve always been there for me.

-Mm. -Ah.

-Youre such a good friend. Like a sister. -Don't worry.

I don't know how to start thanking you.

-It's okay. -Thank you very much, Im grateful.

-I should get going. -No problem.

-You need to hurry so that, you know -I can meet up. Thank you once again.

Take care of the kids.

[mama Ivie chuckles] Zuri,

[narrator] Are you holding on to negative money scripts that have

unconsciously shaped your money mindset?

I dont want to hear it.

-Mommy, youre going to hear it. -[Mom clears throat]

How much did you give her?

Nothing big.

[Mom] She is my friend.

[Mom] You know she needs help.

Mommy, someone is always in need.

Is it you that they'll always come and borrow from?

-I'm called to be my sister's keeper. -Ugh.

[Mom] Zuri, times are so hard.

And more so, the Lord loves a cheerful giver.

[Zuri] Mommy Im not contesting that.

But people can't come and suck you dry. With no plans for repayments.

Year in and year out. Mommy.

-Mind your business. -This is my business.

You are a widow and you are retired.

[Zuri] Youre not a loan officer or a bank.

-Yeah, I know but-- -[Zuri] Mommy, no. No buts. No buts!

Did she even ask how you were?

Was it her house or was it yours that got burnt? Mommy, please tell me.

Anyway, Ive already given it her.

Im going to, to a night vigil.

[narrator] Are you a money avoider

who refuses to confront your financial situation?

Or are you a money worshipper,

who equates your self worth to your net worth.

Causing you to overspend or gamble to keep up.

The woman works so hard

and then, she tries to help everyone and at the end of the day has

nothing to show for it.

[exasperated sigh] Mommy.

But Zuri, you realize she's not that different from us, right?

How do you mean?

[Ifueko] Look at it this way. We all spend on what we depend on to give us value.

[Ifueko] In your moms generation, taking care of everyone,

is what gave them value. I mean thats what gives her a sense of usefulness.

-Okay, so what does that have to do with-- -[Ifueko] Wait.

You told me about your money troubles, right?

Now, your mom spends money on what makes her feel good, which is helping others.

While we spend money on living the baby girl lifestyle

because that is what gives us value.

-I see what youre trying to say. -Are you getting it?

Exactly.

Basically, the road that you take to avoid something

is still the same road that will get you to the same place.

Different paths, same results.

Different paths, same results.

[narrator] Do you constantly sabotage your financial success,

by setting yourself on fire to keep others warm?

[lively music playing]

Forward.

Up.

[Lara] Down.

[Lara] Forward.

[Lara] Yeah.

Up.

[Adesuwa] One more to go.

[narrator] When it comes to morality and money, where do you draw the line?

Our actions are generally guided by our moral values.

But do monetary incentives sometimes get in the way of our good intentions?

Really?

Spinning.

[panting] I swear to God,

I legit thought I was going to die.

[Tami] Ah! This is why I insist on remaining as stationary as possible.

-Ah! My whole body is in agony. -[Zuri] So dramatic.

I loved it. Thank you Adesuwa.

Youre welcome, darling. Dont mind some people.

Thats your business, all I know is that I dont enjoy working out at all.

[women chuckle]

It's just that I have to keep this bum in shape.

-[phone ringing] -Who is calling me?

Oh!

[panting] Hey you!

Oh, yeah? Tonight?

[Tami] Oh okay, sure.

But I'd, I'd like to bring my girlfriends along.

[Tami] Yeah? [giggles] Okay.

See you later. [laughs]

Bye.

-Girls, -Mm-hm?

-we have a date. -Oh?

We are going clubbing tonight!

-Whos taking us out? -Bobby.

Er, you say, Bobby, like we are supposed to know who that is.

Sorry! Sorry! Sorry! Okay.

So he's this guy I met, hes so nice and cute.

[Tami] And all our dates have been so good.

[Adesuwa mimicking] "hes so nice and so cute." Should we start buying Asoebi?

-[scoffs] -Um, sorry,

-What about Andrew? -[Zuri] Mm-hm.

Well, Im kind of seeing them both.

-Uh? -Okay!

Alright then, so which hashtag should we be using?

-[laughs] -Wait, I dont understand.

[Tami] No, please dont even start because I know you.

I havent yet decided whos best positioned to take care of this baby girl.

[Adesuwa] Wa, wa, wait. Wait.

[Adesuwa] So what now? Youre vetting them both?

Uh, Yeah!

Which is why I want you guys to come tonight.

[Adesuwa] Look, look I dont know--

-[sneers] -[Ladun] Adesuwa "I dont know"

Adesuwa, calm down.

Theres no harm in the girl trying to find the best you know, suited for her.

Preach!

-Thank you. -Mh-hm, I agree.

And what does this um, Bobby do?

Well, he is an aeronautical engineer in America.

[cheering] You guys, Tami is coming to live in Ikoyi.

[Tami] Look at you, Tami has gone straight to America.

You think it's that easy.

Anyway, before you go to America, come and join the expat community in Ikoyi.

-[chuckles] -I've told you!

[women laughing]

-[Zuri] A trip. -Ow!

[light hearted song playing]

[afropop music playing]

[laughing]

-Tami, where is your guy? -Yeah?

[Lara] Are telling me you didnt make sure he was here before you brought us here?

My dear, he just said we should be here at midnight.

[Tami] But, he says he's almost here. We can just order.

This guy that I've never met? Please no.

-I'm not ordering anything. -[Tami] Ah ah!

Yeah, I think we should wait till he gets here, please.

-[in Yoruba] Before we run into debt. -[Adesuwa] Yes.

-Really? Ladun, you too? -[Ladun] Yes.

Wow!

Ladun but worst-case scenario, if Bobby does not show up,

-we'll just call your husband. -[women laughing]

No, because, Bodes money is for me, myself, and our babies.

[women] Oh!

Left to you, everybodys money is your money.

I fail to see the problem here.

-You better call Bobby. -Bobby shouldn't embarrass me.

I'm calling, I mean, I'm messaging him.

If this guy doesnt get here, you're going to buy us a bottle.

[squeals] Daddy Davies to the rescue.

[Zuri] This DJ is not bad at all.

[cheering]

[Tami] He's here!

Hey baby!

Beautiful ladies!

First of all, let me say welcome and thank you for accepting my humble invite.

You know I'm not a billionaire yet, the little I have, I like to spend.

My name is Oluwabola, friends call me Bobby but you ladies can call me anything.

How are you guys doing?

-We're good. -Come to my table and leave this bar.

-Bobby in the building! Shutdown! -Let's go to VIP. What are we doing here.

Baby. You guys come on.

-Oh, okay. -Come, are you shy?

Orezi! Ha ha ha!

My G!

[in Pidgin] My G! Okay,

[Bobby] Barman, fill up this place.

[Bobby] Give everybody in the VIP section, a bottle of champagne.

Tell them, BOB. Based On Bobby!

-Based on Bobby! Based on Bobby! -[Bobby] Based on?

[Bobby] Based on Bobby.

[in Pidgin] Come, guys, have fun. Dont be such spoilsport. You guys-- [cheering]

Open it yourself and have fun.

Listen up, I'm going to kill you all.

-What? -I'm going to kill you with enjoyment.

[Bobby] So, baby girl, baby girl, let's dance.

Come on. Come on, come on, dance for daddy!

[Tami] I had so much fun!

Did you girls have fun?

Mm-mm!

-Ah ah! You guys! -Seriously?

[Adesuwa] It was a very bad dream,

except, I don't sleep with my clothes on.

Or with all my makeup on.

Or my shoes on!

[Zuri] Ah-ah! Girl!

-What really? -[Adesuwa] What was that?

Okay, fine. Maybe I see a little bit of what you guys are talking about.

But in my defense, he didnt look that bad the other times we hung out.

-Mm? -What? Okay, Tami darling,

There is no universe in which that guy is absolutely not icky.

-[Ladun] Come on! -None. Zero.

-Was he that bad? -[women] YES!

Okay fine, jeez!

Ugh.

-He's loaded though. -Tami!

-Probably drug money. -[Ladun] More like 419 or something.

[Lara] Or yahoo yahoo.

-[Tami] You, you're are talking? -Yes of course!

Oh, did you tell them about the Chanel bag you got last week?

Mm?

At least, my suitor is not a space sunglasses Versace chain wearing

-fraudster. -Stop avoiding.

Who gave you?

[Adesuwa] Lara, you're too secretive.

Tell us who gave you? Who is it?

-[sighs] -Tell us.

-Why? -[Adesuwa] Who?

-I mean, its not important. -Eh?

Wow.

-Okay, so a Chanel bag, perfume... -Mm-hm.

It's definitely important.

-Oh, you've already told everyone? -[laughs]

-Just tell us. -Who is he?

Say it, who's the person?

-Tell us, who! -Tell us.

-[indistinct chatter] -Okay fine!

Fine, fine. Stop kicking me.

-Don't kick me. -[women laughing]

-Come on now. -Okay, fine!

[Tami] Okay.

-His name is Nnamdi Ohaegbulem -[Tami] Mm?

Okay, wait a minute. That name sounds kind of familiar.

-No it doesn't, it doesn't. -Yeah.

[Adesuwa] Of course, it's familiar. Isnt he married?

-Yes. So, and then? When then? -Oh.

What do you mean by, "Yes. So, and then? When then?"

You're dating a married man.

Uh?

-Adesuwa, she said she's not dating him. -No. Do you think we are stupid?

No excuse me, dont come and try to huff and puff with me.

I said, that I'm not dating him,

neither am I having sex with him.

[Lara] And I do not appreciate you insinuating that I am lying.

[Lara] He's a grown man. If he feels like wants to use his credit card

to buy me a Chanel bag,

who am I to stop him?

You are accepting gifts from a married man!

Wait, I dont understand.

So what should she do? Return it?

Sister?

-Help me-- -Yes, she should, actually.

-[Tami] What? -Look,

I am all up for suitors splurging on you as they please.

But I draw the line when it comes to married men.

-I'm sorry. -Thank you! And yes, she should return it.

-Okay, this is what's gonna happen, -It's not right.

-[singing] Make me, make me. -Why don't you take the bag and return it?

Come on, nobody returns a Chanel bag, you know that, right?

Where are you going?

-Are you angry? -Adesuwa, here you go again.

-Is she angry? -Let's go and return it right this moment.

-Please, I am not angry. -[indistinct chatter]

-I have a son and he is waiting for me. -Oh?

-So I dont have children? -Wait, you have to

-"Vexologist"- -take me home too.

-I'm coming! Bye! -Adesuwa!

Mother of the year!

Who wants to go with me, I'm gonna return the bag right now?

-Let's go! -[Lara] Let's see if he has a Ferragamo.

Are you gonna come with me? Maybe he'll have for my friends too

[lively music playing]

-Hey God. -Hey!

Do my eyes deceive me or is Ladun actually ready to go?

Excuse me, are you mocking me right now?

I'm sorry, it has just never happened before.

So I'm very shocked.

Wow! Look, Lara, I am never late. Every other person is just always too early.

-Oh, really? -Yes!

Look, if you annoy me,

I'll just go and change my outfit, 'cause you look nice!

Ah, no no! Thank you, very much. Please, lets go, please.

I accept your words but please, dear.

Okay, so where exactly did you say I am accompanying you to again?

We are going to er, Apapa.

Yes, you said so, but what exactly is happening in Apapa?

Because when I hear "Apapa" all I hear is containers and traffic and all of that.

[in Pidgin] Right?

Anyway, we're going to er, Business Day Office.

And what's happening in Business Day? [yelps]

Lara, dont tell me this is another one of those your office visits.

because I'm not about to be bored today.

[in Yoruba] For God's sake. Is it because I asked you to go out with me?

-Okay, tell me, what is it? -I have an interview.

Okay. Er, interview for?

Girl! [chuckles]

We are discussing the details of my new bi-weekly column for them.

As opposed to the once in six months

-that I used to write for them. Thank you. -Oh, that is so nice. Congratulations.

-That is so nice! -It is.

When they approached me about this column, I was too excited, I was just like ah!

Its a good thing you did not because Bode reads that paper every single day.

-Oh really? -Yes!

He's always going on about how they are the only print house left in operation.

-True. -You know, well as opposed to others.

Its a good thing. It's so nice.

And with their online model and subscription,

they are not going anywhere anytime soon.

Amen. At least, for my friends sake.

-You know, ‘columnist of the year -You know.

-Oh my God! I'm so excited. As in -My phone's here.

Can you imagine, hundreds of thousands of people reading ‘Me.

-Aw. -My name in light and all that jazz.

Babe, let me tell you something. The last time I wrote an article,

I put in on LinkedIn.

If only you could see all the opportunities that came from that.

-Really? -I am still reaping the benefits till now.

-Ah-ah! Okay, Lara. -So you know this column's about to be ah!

Eh! Look at you making all that money,

sharing the knowledge.

-Intellectual slay! -Ay!

Intellectual slay! I love that. Girl, you know that is me.

-Okay okay. -Please lets go before we are late.

My car or your car?

-Did you come with your driver? -[Lara] Nah.

[Ladun] I thought so.

[Ladun] Clara, Im off!

[Ladun] Okay so, not that I mind, but,

how you're asking me to accompany you. Dont you usually ask Adesuwa?

You two are always trying to act like ‘professional women arent you?

Look at you. Do you know how surprised I was

when I asked you and you actually said, Yes?

You're always saying, "Oh, I cant leave my precious Ikoyi".

Sweetie, its a jungle out there.

You know that.

-Ah! Judging you. Wow. -Ah, okay.

-Fine, judge. -Anyway, Adesuwa is busy.

Apparently, she has a new case and she is ‘very swamped.

Okay. So what was with the air-quote, what that's about?

Because I know her okay? and she is acting busy.

She is not really swamped, she's avoiding me.

She is still angry about that whole married man buying me a gift thing.

Can you imagine? I dont understand.

Is it my fault that a married man has a crush on me?

A crush that I didnt ask for?

-Lara. -Does that even make sense?

Lara, not all crushes end with designer bags and gifts, you know right?

Um, I dont know that. Sorry, they do for me.

-[Ladun] Wow. -Sorry, is it my fault

they cant resist all these fabulousness, okay?

[Ladun laughs] Okay!

[Ladun] Really you dont know why Adesuwa is being touchy,

about a married man buying another woman that is not his wife, gifts?

Look, Lara, we know Adesuwa puts up this front of a perfect marriage.

But weve all heard this gist about Soji.

Okay, jump and pass, please and thank you.

Wow. Wow. Okay.

-Meanwhile… -What?

Have you heard the gist about Sola?

that Zuris dude?

-No, I must have missed it. -Ah! You cant miss it.

Apparently, his company invested in a start-up about two years ago.

And I think it was a mobile tech company?

Anyway, a few banks just bought it.

-Wait wait wait. That was him? -Yep.

I was telling Bode. I said his face looked super familiar.

-Wow. -And it was a multi-million dollar deal.

I heard it was not for two million or three million if you know what I mean.

-God. -Thats a lot of money.

-Zuri can't know I call him her crush. -You're on your own.

In Apapa, where we're going,

the traffic is about to be crazy. I hope you know that.

Um, Im sorry, you and who is doing traffic?

No no no, you see,

This is why I always tell you girls,

get a mother-in-law with a boat.

-Okay? -Wait wait.

-Yeah? -Are you telling me,

-that we have a boat? -Yes girl!

[laughing]

I called her this morning and she said we could borrow it.

Hey Mami!

[Zuri moans]

-Ugh! -Ah ah. Is everything okay?

-Im stressed. -[in Yoruba] Sorry.

-And hungry. -Hm.

Where is everybody?

Out to lunch. You are even lucky you met me.

Come on, lets go grab something to eat.

[clicks tongue] [in Yoruba] Look, speaking of stress,

I'm looking for money to grow my business.

In fact, I already told Andrew and Bobby about it.

Mm-hm? Bobby again.

Please, please. He has his uses.

Wait a minute.

Mm-hm. Voila.

Okay, and what is this?

[Zuri] Well, I totally forgot, but Tejiri is always trying to sell me something.

Apparently,

First Bank is giving out low-interest rate loans.

Loans?

-I am not interested. -Ah?

Let me see that for a second.

[Zuri] Yes.

[Zuri] They're giving out low-interest rate loans for female customers

who are first gem customers.

And you have to be in a creative industry, which you are.

Tejiri is actually good for something.

[Tami] Okay.

So whats the catch?

Do they want me to create an entire line inspired by the bank for free or what?

Because if that is the deal [scoffs]

Okay, and what if they want you to do that?

-[gasp] -What's the problem?

You can do it, you're a designer.

I doubt that they want you to do that, but, you know,

They want you to be a First Bank customer,

which you are,

you have to be in the creative industry, which you are.

[Zuri] And you have to have all your legal and business docs in a row.

Including taxes.

Taxes are a prerequisite?

Tami, please tell me that your taxes are all up to date.

Then, I wont tell you.

What are you going to do?

-This is over One million Naira. -One milli…

[tuts]

I'll sort it out.

One million. Money that I can easily collect from my daddy.

Or better still,

Andrew or Bobby could come through.

[Zuri] Mm-mm. Tami, you never pay back money

-that you "borrow" from your dad. -[sighs]

which is probably why your business is not growing.

Now, if you have responsibilities like loans,

or grant repayments.

Then, maybe youll be held accountable.

Look at you,

actually becoming a bonafide business guru.

-[Zuri] Aah! -Im so proud! Let them know.

[Tami] Pop! Pop! [laughs]

But seriously you need to get yourself together.

-This is not it. -Ah, its First Bank, my dear.

Ah.

[soft tender music playing]

[door shuts]

Hey.

-You're home early. -Yes.

I thought Id come home early and make us something nice to eat.

You know, its been a while we ate together,

just us two.

-Um. I'm really tired. -So sit down. I know. Sit down.

Actually,

I have another reason for this.

To celebrate your contract signing.

How did it go?

[deep sigh]

Babe, it didnt go as planned.

Oh.

Its so frustrating. [clicks tongue]

[sighs] The deal fell through at the last minute.

Again? How?

Whats the meaning of that? What do you mean by "again"?

Oh, because it's "Soji" it will fail, right?

No. Not at all.

No. I, I, I know Ive been skeptical,

but not in this way.

And I know you've been working very hard.

And things have not been going well.

But its okay.

Dont despair.

Lets just forge ahead. Huh?

So, whats your next move?

My next move? Can't, cant you just let me breathe?

Okay, okay. Okay, babe.

Just calm down. Just relax, hm.

[in Yoruba] Sorry. [in English] Actually, never mind that.

We'll talk about all of that later.

When you come back to our bedroom tonight.

Look babe,

I know we've had some time apart,

and it's done us some good. But I think its time you come back to our bedroom.

I miss you.

And I know, I'm sorry that I made you so upset that you had to move out.

But I want you to come back, Hm?

Er, Um. I agree that

us spending time apart has done us some good.

It has given me some time to think and,

you know, to just get myself together.

Which is why,

I think we should spend some more time apart.

[clicks tongue]

I'm gonna go inside and freshen up.

["No Relationship" by D.O.A to the World playing]

[Soji] Hmm.

Thanks for the food. It's nice.

-[sad music playing] -[cricket chirping]

[door shuts]

-Hey darling. -[sighs] Hey sweetie.

-Aww [laughs] -Mmm.

-You look exhausted. -[sighs]

-Come, come sit. -Yeah, long day.

[Bode] Ah.

And I went by the hospital on my way home.

Hmm?

Yeah. I spent some time at dads bedside.

And spoke to the doctors.

Oh yeah, I had to deal with the aunties.

You know how that goes, I mean, they are just, just a lot.

I know. I know.

[in Yoruba] Sorry, how's daddy?

Ah.

Um, things are not looking good, Ladun.

I mean, hes really weak.

Things have really taken a turn for the worse these past few weeks.

Dont worry. Don't worry.

It's daddy. Daddy is a strong man. Hell be fine. I'm sure hell pull through.

-I hope so. -I know so.

I really do.

Anyway, let me go take a shower.

Wait! Wait.

Wait.

Do you need some company?

-[sexy music playing] -[scoffs]

You have taken a shower.

I can tell.

Okay! But still, Bode, do you need to shower right now?

You know you dont. [chuckles]

Mh-mm. This wont do.

[Soji] No babe, no no no, you cant say that.

look, I miss you like crazy.

Maybe we should get away together? [chuckles]

Okay.

Let me surprise you.

Aww. I love you more.

[door creaks]

Yeah um. Yeah um, [clears throat] yeah of course so,

if you set the date for the meeting,

then we can.Then we can sit and talk.

Alright.

Of course, I'll give you a call tomorrow.

Alright, goodnight. Thanks.

[Adesuwa] Another gig?

You know, I told you that

being here gives me the clarity to think.

-[Adesuwa] Mm. -Yeah!

I mean, Im not going to stop arranging to make you and SJ comfortable.

[Adesuwa] Aww. So,

if Mohammed will not go to the mountain…

Then the mountain will come to Mohammed.

[narrator] Do our associations affect the way we make decisions

when there's a tradeoff between morality and money?

[phone vibrates]

[light hearted song playing]

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