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The long wait had begun to douse his enthusiasm

and the dark and dreary night clawed viciously

at what was left of his patience.

Was it all a myth? He said to himself.

Perhaps, it was only a drunkard's fabrication, which had now become legend.

But he would tarry a moment longer, for his journey was long and arduous.

Suddenly the water began to glisten.

He sprang up like a joyous toad and sprinted to the bank of the river.

And to his greatest amazement and delight

she arose.

The water demon.

Her hair was shimmering like the stars.

And she was covered in a blanket of water.

Hmmm.

But of course, water is transparent.4

So our hero, Denrele,

could see her luscious nakedness behind the blanket.

I think I like where this story is heading.

And the blanket retreated back into the river.

It was at this moment that he realized how difficult his task was.

If he could resist her, without laying with her.

He would certainly become very rich.

But if he fell, he would either become very rich still

or very poor.

Yeah, poverty isn't so bad.

What are you saying?

She sat by his side and initiated a conversation.

Surprisingly, she made no inference to sex.

But she was so intelligent, graceful and sexy.

But all he could think about, was sex.

But he held off.

Night began to give way to day. He was close.

And then she said

if you do not leave with me now, you will never be able to lay with any other woman.

Ah!

-And you'll never bear a child. -Ah ha!

But if you do

you might still become very rich, or very poor.

However, I will certainly bear you a special child.

Hmmm

no one ever spoke of this, he said, no one ever made it this far, she replied.

And she walked back to her home.

Ah

Wait!

She halted

and then, she turned back slowly to him.

Who can guess what he did?

I will definitely have sex with her

At least, there is still a half chance of becoming rich.

That was his thinking. You see,

Denrele died a wretched man.

Aaaaah

But the son she bore him, became very wealthy and famous.

That is the end.

♪ Gently, gently, when I'm going out ♪

♪ I receive goodness from the Almighty ♪

♪ I will drink palm wine in this world ♪

♪ Whether they drink it in heaven or not I will drink palm wine in this world ♪

♪ Whether they drink it in heaven or not ♪

♪ I will drink palm wine in this world ♪

-See, stop! -Eh?

See, let us take this party to another level.

-Ha! I agree with you. -I concur.

Sanmi!

-Come! -Ah, no

See, I need two, in fact, I deserve two.

-Greed. Okay, take it! -Sanmi!

Hey, hey you. Look at me. I am a fantastic storyteller.

Hey, get away from here.

Ah, ha? Eh, eh!

Baba Lakunle, this is wonderful, as usual.

-Thank you, Iya Tiwa. -I like it.

-I'm very happy you like them. -I like it.

Why won't you be happy?

Er Odejimi! These ones are not so expensive.

Don't mind this man. What does he know?

They are expensive, because they are good.

That's it.

-What do you know? -Did you hear that?

-Is that the "thank you" I get? -What?

You see how she treats me?

Don't worry. Just get the rest for the daughters as well.

Tiwa, Bose! Come and see our new Aso Oke.

-It's very beautiful. -Ma?

-Our new Aso Oke. -Good afternoon, sir.

-Ha good afternoon, Tiwa. How are you? -Fine. Thank you, sir.

-Have a look at it. -Well done

Yes sir.

-It's very fine. Ah ha -Where is Bose?

I sent her to Romoke's place to help me get something.

Tiwa, I've told you to stop sending your sister on errands. I've had enough of it.

I don't want anything to happen to my baby.

I've heard you, ma, I won't send her again.

Give it to me!

-Nothing will happen to her. -She doesn't listen.

-Lakunle. -Hmm?

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

-Everything. -No problem.

Ah ha? Eh, Ba'Lakunle, this smile on your face I hope everything is fine?

-Ah ha? -Ha, Tiwa is a very wonderful singer.

Everybody knows, everyone knows.

And she's a beautiful girl too. Well mannered. Very homely.

-I know -And she comes from a good family too.

-Eh -Ehn?

Dad, I know. But, please let me ask you. Why are we talking about Tiwa?

-Ehn? You think I don't know? -Know what?

I saw the way you were eyeing each other.

Dad, stop it. Ba'Lakunle, stop it. Just stop it.

Come, see, if you want fish,

you have to go to the river to fish.

Ah ha? I don't understand what you're talking about.

And what is this expression all about?

At least you understand what I'm trying to tell you. Don't you?

I don't understand.

I'm a fabricweaver. Not a poet. But I know that Tiwa?

-Ah! The girl with the sweet voice. -Look, I'm off

Eh Lakunle!

I ate plantain on Ido Hill

La La La! My friend, Lakunle.

-Sanmi. -My friend.

Sanmi, what is the good news?

-Haven't you heard? -No.

They are calling me the greatest storyteller that ever walked this earth.

Everyone in the village and beyond is waiting eagerly for the festival

just to hear me perform.

That's a good one.

My fame has even begun to eclipse that of our king.

Huh uh, hm mm, pray that does not happen.

Why not?

Because, kings get jealous

when their subjects become more famous than them.

Isn't he too, sick to be jealous?

Sanmi, come and sit down.

What is it?

I have something very important to discuss with you.

I need you to help me talk to Tiwa.

-Tiwa, the singer? -Yes.

You like her.

I do.

And I think she likes me too.

Isn't she too famous for you?

I don't think you want that kind of attention.

It's not a problem. I can manage.

Ehnehn?

Well, if that is what you want, I will do it for you, my friend.

Thank you very much.

-How is that, how is this going? -Well, going on well.

♪ That rat and the squirrel ♪

♪ It is painful they were fighting each other ♪

♪ It is painful ♪

-♪ This is a fight I want to resolve ♪ -♪ It's painful ♪

-♪ That rat bit me on my nose ♪ -♪ It's painful ♪

-♪ Save me from it ♪ -♪ It's painful ♪

-♪ My sack is at the market ♪ -♪ It's painful ♪

Tolu!

Tolu, I've told you to stop bothering your father.

-You know he's not feeling too well. -Sorry, Mummy.

Don't mummy me. Go and meet your sisters outside and play with them.

Leave my husband alone.

-She's not bothering me. -Okay.

Kabiyesi, Bobagunwa asked me to give you this.

What is it?

Kabiyesi, it's medicinal herbs. He said once you take it, you'll have strength.

And you know you need strength and power.

-Hmmm -So, are you taking it now?

-Kabiyesi oh -Hmmm

-Otun. -Can I have a minute please?

Okay, Kabiyesi.

-Good day, Otun. -I greet you, Olori.

-Let's go. -Otun.

-Kabiyesi -Welcome

I have finally found another physician.

He is not famous, but a very reliable source tells me that he knows his onions.

Let me send for him at once.

Hmmm. Has the youth festival started yet?

I think so, Kabiyesi.

I'd love to listen to the

storyteller, hmmm.

If he's as good as they say he is, bring him to me.

A storyteller, Kabiyesi? What do you want with a storyteller?

My dear friend, I'm in dire need of a story now.

-Hmm. -Yes.

As you wish, my lord. Um, what about the physician?

We'll send for him afterwards.

-Kabiyesi oh. -Hmm

Thank you.

Goke, hurry up. Hurry up. I need to watch Tiwa's performance tonight.

You see that girl, I must marry her.

I'm very sure that's in your wildest dreams.

♪ Goodness, goodness, goodness oh ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

♪ Goodness, goodness, goodness oh ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

♪ Goodness, goodness, goodness oh ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

♪ Goodness, goodness, goodness oh ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

♪ Goodness, goodness, goodness oh ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

♪ We are celebrating ♪

♪ Goodness of wealth and prosperity is ours ♪

♪ We are celebrating ♪

♪ Goodness of wealth and prosperity is ours ♪

♪ Goodness, goodness, goodness oh ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

♪ Goodness, goodness, goodness oh ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

♪ Goodness today oh, goodness is mine ♪

♪ Goodness everyday Goodness everyday ♪

♪ Goodness for the host Goodness for the guest ♪

♪ Goodness for all of us ♪

♪ We are celebrating ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

♪ We are celebrating ♪

♪ Goodness of joy and happiness is ours ♪

-Well done, guys.

Ah ha? Lakunle?

-Dad -What are you doing?

Welcome, Dad.

All your mates are out there having a good time at the youth festival.

-I'm having a good time on my own too. -Doing what?

Thinking.

There is time for everything and this time you should really be at the festival, hmm?

Tiwa, come.

-I want to tell you something. -What is it, Sanmi?

I--

Sanmi!

You have to go now.

I'd like to meet you at the stream, adjacent to the palace by 5pm.

Sanmi!

Kabiyesi, he tells a good story. In fact, fantastic. Fantastic.

Better than Akindoju?

Far better, Kabiyesi. Some elders even say that he's better than Abayomi.

They say he is the best storyteller to have ever lived in this kingdom.

-How come? -Ah

Who mentored him? Who is his father?

Huh I mean, does he hail from a lineage of storytellers?

No, Kabiyesi. No one knows who taught him.

People say that he is blessed by the gods themselves.

Hmmm so, what do you say?

Hmm, he tells a unique story. His style is different.

His imagination is unmatched by any other.

But?

Kabiyesi, he tells a good story.

-Really? -Yes, Kabiyesi.

-Hello there. -Hello

-I thought you weren't going to come. -I wasn't.

-Why? -Why do we have to meet in secret?

And what is wrong in meeting in private?

Sanmi, this is not a private meeting. It is a secret meeting.

and, you and I have no reason to meet in secret.

I like you.

-Because, you sing very well

and I think we can help each other out.

I'm listening.

I tell magnificent stories, and you sing amazingly. This is undebatable.

But I want more. Imagine if I could infuse singing into my stories.

And not just any singing. Your singing.

The voice of the most enchanting singer in all the land.

Imagine how powerful my stories will become.

And who knows, both of us might become even more famous and respected for it.

-It's not a bad idea. -Of course it's a good idea.

And who knows, we might you know, get to fall in love?

Don't even dream about it.

See we'll talk about this later in public.

Lakunle has a message for you.

Lakunle? What did he say?

He said he's sorry he couldn't make it to the festival to see you perform.

Is that all?

Yes.

To tell you the truth, I feel pity for him.

Being so timid. I wonder how he'd be able to take care of his family.

You know, like a man.

-I'm sure he'd be fine. -Of course, he'll be fine.

Everyone has a place in this life. However bad it may be.

♪ We'll dance to this beat gently ♪

♪ Drummer, play this beat, when you play this beat ♪

Lakunle! Lakunle!

There's a big problem.

Problem? What problem? What happened?

- -Talk to me.

What is wrong with you?

Ah Lakunle, I need another story. I need you to…

to come up with the most brilliant story you will ever conceive.

What for? The festival is over.

If you need stories to tell at joints and parties,

-recycle the old ones. -No, you don't understand.

I'll no longer be telling stories at parties and joints. The king,

yes, the king ordered me to come to his palace, to tell him a story.

-The ailing king? -Do we have another one?

Well, congratulations.

Thank you, my friend. Thank you. Thank you.

So, come on. Put on your magical cap, and come up with a miracle for me.

A story that can soothe an ailing man, hmm?

-Sanmi. -Ehn? What is it?

What about Tiwa?

Don't worry about Tiwa.

Look you scratch my back all the time. Why would I hesitate to scratch yours?

I'm working on it, do you understand?

Okay.

You'd need to give me two days to come up with a story.

Just two days?

That's okay.

Alright, join me.

Thank you.

My friend you're enjoying.

Sanmi, this is a story about a wanderer

who got lost and found himself in a strange land of giants.

It's about resilience.

I like it already.

He could scarcely believe his eyes.

Once or twice, he had heard tails of giants, but to him they were all lies.

So, he approached the biggest of them all, thinking it was their king.

He asked for food and water because he was thirsty and hungry.

This offended them because they had no king,

and they preferred to be regarded as equals.

So they agreed to give him what he wanted

on the condition that after he had satisfied himself,

he will challenge one of them to a marathon race.

And if he won, he'd be allowed to leave this strange place.

But if he lost, he'd have to stay with them for another five years.

The wanderer said yes.

And after satisfying himself with food and drink,

they all went out and the race began.

They ran and ran,

for many days and the wanderer was surprised

at how much stamina his frail looking opponent had.

Exhausted and confused, he fell to his knees

and begged for the race to come to an end.

Later that night, he went to the other giants to ask

"How come this frail looking giant has so much stamina?

And then, he was told he is time.

The wanderer was running against time.

And as we know, no one can outrun time. For it is eternal.

The giants were impressed however, by the wanderer's resilience.

So, they promised him twenty extra years on earth for it.

Wonderful!

-Wow. -Ah Kabiyesi.

-It's alright. -Take it easy Kabiyesi.

Young man, you're indeed a great one

-You deserve all the accolades you get. -Kabiyesi.

-And I promise you, you'll get more. -Kabiyesi.

♪ I'm pleading, I'm pleading Almighty ♪

♪ I'm pleading, don't let my innermost thoughts ♪

♪ destroy my outlook, I'm pleading ♪

♪ Don't let my innermost thoughts destroy my outlook ♪

♪ I'm pleading almighty ♪

-Lakunle, good to see you. -Good afternoon, Tiwa.

Good afternoon.

-Good afternoon, Brother Lakunle. -Good afternoon.

-Go inside now! -I'm already going.

Lakunle

My father said I should give this to your mother.

Oh okay.

I was hoping to see you at the festival.

-I'm sorry -It's fine.

I…

Did Sanmi deliver my message?

Yes, he did.

Okay.

I have to go.

-No, you can stay. -No, thank you.

-Sanmi. -Yes, Kabiyesi.

I must say that your stories are brilliant and soothing.

Every single one of them.

Thank you, Kabiyesi.

So, I will go straight

because I do not have the strength to talk too much.

Though I miss talking and I'm sure that,

my friend here, will be pleased.

Because he complains that I talk too much.

Kabiyesi, even now you're talking too much.

Kabiyesi oh. Kabiyesi oh.

Anyway, I'll go straight.

In the presence of my chiefs

I, Oba Adejare, of Wakajaye land,

proclaim you, the new Gbobaniyi of Wakajaye land.

Kabiyesi. Thank you, very much.

Thank you, very much. I'm greatly honoured Kabiyesi.

Stand up, you deserve it.

You deserve all the honour.

Because you have put the name of our village on the lips of strangers.

-Thank you. Thank you very much, Kabiyesi. -We're proud of you.

-Osi. -Kabiyesi.

-Decorate him. -Kabiyesi oh.

-Congratulations.

Gbobaniyi of Wakajaiye.

My friends are coming to visit me next week.

You need to tell them a very good story.

They asked for it.

I'm at your service, Kabiyesi. I won't disappoint you.

I trust you.

Right? Chiefs, what do you think?

You are very right, Kabiyesi.

-Kabiyesi oh. -Kabiyesi.

-Gbobaniyi. -Gbobaniyi.

Mama Sanmi. We've not seen Sanmi for some days now.

Ah he's always at the palace.

The palace?

-Uncle Sanmi. -Good evening.

-Good evening. -Welcome.

-Good evening, ma. -We were just talking about him.

Good night, chief. Good night, ma.

Good night.

I want to be like you when I grow up.

I want to tell stories like you, and be famous all over the land.

Don't worry. You'll be better than me when you grow up.

Here, have this. This is an ethnic bag. A royal gift.

Let it always remind you of your root, as you carry it along with pride.

-Thank you. -Go and sit down.

-Thank you, very much. -You'll always prosper.

Mama, what are you doing outside?

Ah, Sanmi, the house is full of gifts from your benefactors and well-wishers.

What are we going to do with all these?

You should have just taken it straight to Lakunle's house.

He would have appreciated it.

Mama, you know I give Lakunle gifts all the time.

But these gifts are of the best quality. I can't give them to anyone.

-Or don't you know who they are from?

Who are they from?

Mama, our lives will never remain the same again.

I don't understand.

Mama, I am now a part of Oba Adejare's inner circle.

Really?

-Mama, I'm a chief now. -Did you hear that?

-Congratulations! -Chief?

The king had just made me, Gbobaniyi of Wakajaye land.

Ehn?

-Ehnehn? Congratulations. -Those gifts are from the palace.

-God almighty, thank you. -Thank you, God.

-My son, a chief? -Yes.

Gbobaniyi? Ha, let's go and see what you brought.

Congratulations.

Please, I'm coming.

It will be a long-lasting blessing.

-I'm coming

What are you telling me now? That my son is now a chief? This is great.

♪ Inside the farm, the bird ♪

♪ The bird will eat the grains, the bird ♪

Hmm, Sanmi

Or should I call you Gbobaniyi?

Ha, no, you must continue to call me by my name.

-But how did you know it was me? -Don't you know you have a loud voice?

Well, my loud voice and your good brain have given me good fortune

That's good to hear

-Hmm hmm

Sanmi.

I saw Tiwa yesterday

and I asked her if you delivered my message

She said yes, but she didn't say anything after that.

Lakunle.

You must not obsess about a woman, they will disappoint you

Are you sure you delivered the right message?

I delivered a better message, my good friend.

Eh

I'm not going to walk over to her and say, "Lakunle likes you". No.

You see there are ways to go about these things.

Don't wory. I have it under control.

-Hmm? -If you say so.

Now, erm… look, I need another story.

A story of royal imagination.

It's been a long time since you told us one.

Hmm, we miss your stories.

Come on, darling. Please, tell us a story.

Or you have run out of stories, right?

-Ah ha? -Hmm?

-Story! -Hey!

It's okay. Calm down. Ah, calm down.

See, Sanmi is no longer a common man.

That's right.

He's now nobility. This is Gbobaniyi, the first of Wakajaye land.

-That's right.

We should be grateful that he's even sitting here with us.

He could have stayed back at the palace and be enjoying the royal palm wine.

-Gbobaniyi oh.

Can't you see he's no longer our peer?

Even his dressing has changed since he became a noble man.

This outfit, was made by Kunle, the royal tailor.

-What? -Really?

The same Kunle?

-I'm jealous. -So, that is how it is, hmm?

Now you are too important to regard us.

-Hmm. -Oh no, never.

You see, the king has mandated me to stop telling stories at parties,

corners and joints.

For as you know, I'm a chief now. And I must begin to represent the king properly.

-Ah -That is true.

-That's true. That's true. -That is true.

That's true. I agree.

-My friends and fellow drunks, excuse me. -Oh? Ah ha!

Where are you going?

Tiwa!

Hello.

-Em, when are we going to discuss? -I'll let you know.

Well, I am sure you must have heard about my--

Of course.

We have heard. We're even tired of hearing it. Tiwa, let's go.

I don't like him.

I think we are the only girls in this village that don't like him.

-Hmmm. -♪ I give you praise ♪

♪ It's a new day… I give you the glory ♪

Dad, I want to quickly see Sanmi.

I'll be back.

Ba'Lakunle, you are being moody. I hope everything is fine.

Lakunle, I am very disappointed.

Ah ha? Why? What happened?

So it is you, who has been giving Sanmi all these stories?

-Eh? -It is you, who has made him so famous.

My loud voice and your good brain have given me good fortune.

-That's good to hear.

Now, Lakunle

Is everything okay?

I need another story.

A story of royal imagination.

Hmm

- -Dad, how did you find out?

How did you find out?

Rubbish.

Eh

Can you remember that?

-Sanmi. -The

-Sanmi. -That girl by the roadside.

-Sanmi?

Lakun Ah ha! Have some fun.

You see, I am not here to have fun.

See, everyone here is celebrating me. And I owe everything to you.

Let me repay you.

-See, look! -Hmm?

She has been eyeing you all night.

-Um, Sanmi. -Hmm?

What about Tiwa?

It's almost a week and I've not heard anything. You are not saying anything.

About Tiwa

See, I know you like her and everything, right?

But, Tiwa has not been forthcoming.

Mm, see and to be honest, I don't think you guys are good together.

-Ah! -See

Hmm, only a famous person, can handle a famous person. Just

-forget about Tiwa. -Ah ha? Sanmi.

-Um, don't worry. -Sanmi.

-Don't worry about Tiwa. -Ah.

Aaaaah!

What is it? Are you trying to kill me?

Quite the opposite.

I'm trying to give you life. A new life.

Unprecedented fame.

Don't act like you care about me.

Sanmi, I see through you. You only care about yourself.

Well, I'm not going to pretend like I don't care about myself

more than anyone else.

But, I certainly care about other people. And I certainly care about you.

So, that's why you want to make me famous.

-Because you care about me? -Exactly.

Please, I see what you're trying to do

and I'm not interested. So please, stop.

At least, let me help you.

Otun, I think we should go back.

Ah, no Kabiyesi. The physician said that, you should walk for three hours.

And I remember what he said. I remember.

Kabiyesi.

Now, I'm tired.

Kabiyesi oh!

Rise up.

-Kabiyesi oh! -Otun

I can see how everyone is staring at me.

A king is a sight to behold.

Even one that is very weak? And can barely walk.

A king is a king, no matter what, Kabiyesi.

And you Kabiyesi, are a very fine king.

Kabiyesi oh.

You'll live long. The horsetail whisk will be in your hand for a long time.

-Rise up. -They love you, Kabiyesi. Look at it.

See, I think I've underachieved, so far.

Kabiyesi, You have been ill for a while, and maybe you have not done as much.

But do you remember all the things that you did when you were

-before you became ill? -What did I do?

It was in the second year of your reign that you instituted this festival.

-Look at how big and important it is now. -Kabiyesi oh.

-It was you who opened the trade -Rise up

route to the north. No king before you ever dreamt of it.

Your reign has been peaceful, bloodless, now that you've recovered, you'll do more

-It was meant to be a rhetorical question. -Ha

Kabiyesi oh! You'll wear your crown and shoes for a long time.

Rise up.

So if I hear another Kabiyesi, I'll be forced to relinquish the throne.

Kabiyesi oh!

-Rise up.

Ha, well Otun, you see I'm really, really impressed with Gbobaniyi.

Hmm, his stories have helped my recovery. Yes.

They are very good stories, Kabiyesi.

-Yes. -Very good.

You know he brought a lot of fame and attention to our village.

You know, he even brought us good fortune.

And where is the Kabiyesi going with this?

I want to reward him.

Have you not done that already, Kabiyesi?

Don't you think he deserves more?

Ah Lakunle, ah, are you okay?

-I'm okay, Dad. -Em, you have a visitor.

Ah no dad, I don't want to see anybody.

If it is Sanmi and his friends, I am not interested. I want to rest.

If it was Sanmi, I would have sent the leech away. Huh, wait.

Um, Tiwa.

-Eh!

-Err, em -Tiwa?

So well done. Welcome.

Um

Sir, I should be going now, sir.

Ah, no, please help me just stay awhile with Lakunle

till I get back. I have to deliver this Aso Oke to Chief Otun.

No Dad, let me help you go and deliver it.

Ah ha! No, just in case

just sit down, I'll be back now. Please sit down, thank you.

-So, how are you?

I want to quickly go and see Sanmi.

Don't run away. Come on.

I'm not running, Sanmi is waiting.

Lakunle, I know that is a lie. What do you even do with Sanmi anyway?

What do you talk about? You have nothing in common.

He's helping me.

Sanmi is helping you. Sanmi doesn't help anybody except himself.

Has he not been talking to you?

Yes, he has, but of course I'm not interested.

Uh, em, I'm sorry.

Wait why are you sorry? It has nothing to do with you.

I asked Sanmi to help me talk to you.

Talk to me about?

About, that…

Go on, I don't bite.

I…

That I like you and I've always liked you.

I like you too, Lakunle.

I like you.

But don't be deceived. If anything at all, Sanmi is

trying to make sure we are never together.

Ah Sanmi?

♪ You know a man is handsome from his moustache. Show your moustache ♪

♪ You know a man is handsome from his moustache ♪

♪ You know a man is handsome from his moustache. Oh show your moustache ♪

♪ You know a lady is beautiful from her backside ♪

♪ Show your backside ♪

♪ You know a lady is beautiful from her backside. Show your backside ♪

That's enough. See, that's enough.

I am sufficiently inspired. Thank you, very much.

It's been so long we had so much fun.

Gbobaniyi, you are becoming too busy for us.

It's not fair.

Shalewa, where are you going?

I am taking her to my room. Do you have a problem with that, Aduke?

No.

-I thought so.

Now, my grandmother will be returning from her travels tonight.

Aaaah!

So I want you all to leave, before I come out.

But don't worry. I'm going to spend a long time in there.

So you have a lot of time to have fun.

Enter

Yetunde, you can join us if you want.

Yetunde, run, ha!

-Yetunde.

-Look Aduke, now that, you know Sanmi is--

Ibidun, let's get out of here.

She's really hurt. Aduke oh, Aduke!

Alright, my head,

♪ My head, my shoulder, my knees, my legs My head, my shoulder, my knees, my legs ♪

Sing for me.

I love the silence.

Just staying here, in your arms is perfect.

But your head is too big and very heavy for my hand.

-No! -So, it's not perfect for me.

You know what? Sing for me. Something very nice and special.

Okay.

Hmmm

Stop

-Go on. -Okay.

♪ My lover, I love you ♪

♪ Till forever, nothing can separate us ♪

Hmmm.

♪ My lover, I love you ♪

-♪ I love you ♪ -♪ I love you ♪

♪ Till forever, nothing can separate us ♪

Hmmm.

♪ I love you, just as the eyes love the nose ♪

Really?

♪ I love you just as the teeth love the mouth ♪

♪ Just as the teeth loves the mouth ♪

♪ Concubines step aside, The cutlass has only one sharp edge ♪

Hmmm.

♪ Till forever, never reject me. I love you ♪

-Sing.

-Hmm hmm

♪ My confidant, my happiness, my joy ♪

♪ My friend, my heart, my backbone, Tiwa ♪

♪ The kernel's destiny is tied to the pod, I'll be with you for life ♪

♪ What's mine, it's yours ♪

♪ What's yours is mine, forever ♪

♪ My lover, I love you ♪

♪ Till forever, nothing can separate us ♪

-Bose? -Mummy is looking for you.

-What did you tell her? -That you're with Romoke.

-I have to go. -Alright, my love.

I'll see you again, very soon.

Definitely, we'll have another joyful date.

-By the grace of God. -Brother Lakunle, bye bye.

Alright, take care of yourself, bye bye.

Hmmm mm hmmm

-Good evening, ma. -Good evening, ma.

Welcome. Hope the vehicle did not consume too much fuel?

You're coming from Romoke's house, right?

Yes ma.

Good. When you left Romoke's house, she was still at home, right?

-Yes ma.

That's very beautiful. Ah, someone will suffer, this night.

Romoke! Romoke!

Will you close your mouth!

Her mother sent her to me this night. So I need the truth from you right now.

Where are you coming from?

Are you deaf?

Mummy, I went to sing at a party.

You went to do what?

I didn't tell you because I thought you would not let me go.

She went to sing. Her story has changed.

She went to sing right? Hmm, everyday for the thief, one day for the owner.

You went to sing. Okay, inside! You went to sing. Inside!

She went to sing.

She went to sing.

-Draw it, ha ehn! -Haaa

Don't worry. With time, you'll get to know it.

Ah ha

See, see, I'm doing it.

-Yeah. -See? In

I'm concentrating.

Ah ha!

This?

-You see? -Yeah

You see?

I'm doing it see? See? I'm really weaving the Aso Oke.

What Aso Oke are you weaving?

-Ha original Aso Oke. -See.

-I can even make you a cap. -Oh?

So wait let me

-What are you doing? -Measuring your big head.

And you have to measure with your finger?

Wait. Stay, see?

-Look at, see how big your head is!

You're not serious.

Sanmi?

I told my friend, Iyanda, to tell you to meet me at the joint yesterday.

Why didn't you show up?

-I was busy. -You were busy.

That's what he said.

Okay. Alright. Good luck.

Good luck.

Alright, continue.

-Wait -Hmm mm.

Hmm, mmm. And, then

-No -See?

Hmmm

♪ Palm wine, I know your name and history ♪

♪ Palm wine! Palm wine, I know your name and history ♪

♪ Palm wine, I know your name and history ♪

Eh eh! Gbobaniyi Sanmi.

Gbobaniyi Sanmi! Take.

-Gbobaniyi. -Drink!

Ah ha?

-Sanmi? -What is the matter, Sanmi?

They are laughing at me.

Me the Gbobaniyi of Wakajaiye, they're mocking me.

What? Who?

Ah! Sanmi! Aaaah!

Sanmi!

-Don't do that. -Leave me. Let go of me.

Sanmi! Sanmi, what is it?

-Leave me. -What happened?

-Nothing, Mama. -Nothing?

So, you just felt like breaking the bench.

Don't worry, Mama. I'll buy another one.

Yeah, I know you can buy another one. And I can buy another one myself.

But why did you break it? That is what concerns me.

Don't worry, Mama!

Gbobaniyi? Sanmi?

Gbobaniyi? Mama?

What just happened? Look, let's go.

-Sanmi! Gbobaniyi! -Let's go.

-Ba'Lakunle. -Ehn?

This smile of yours I hope everything is fine?

You're the one that is making my head swell.

-Me? -Yeah.

Ha, what about me?

Eh? I see how you and Tiwa, have fun together and it gives me joy.

Truth be told, she's a good girl.

I just pray and hope she becomes my wife.

Ha, that one is certain. She has no choice.

Ehn. What we need to do now, is to quickly get some of the things that we

are going to present to her parents,

for a formal introduction between our family and their family.

Ehn?

I'm sure they too must be aware of what is going on between the two of you.

I think so.

Everybody knows that.

-Lakunle! -I just came out to check on you.

The tiger!

Ba'Lakunle.

Ehen?

Mummy.

Where are you going to?

-I'm going to see-- -You're going to see Romoke, right?

-Yes, Mummy.

That's very good. When you get to Romoke's house, tell him

that I said, if he likes himself, he would leave you alone.

-But, Mummy -Do you think I'm stupid?

You think I don't know people are talking about you and Lakunle?

Ehn? Why do you want to disgrace me? Why?

Of all the men in this town, you chose a timid man why?

Mummy, he's a good person. He's very loving, he--

Will you shut up! What do you know about love? Ehn?

What do you know about love? Before you disgrace me, I'll disgrace you.

I won't have any of it. Will you get inside for me!

Will you get inside!

Will you get inside! What nonsense? I'll kill you today.

-Gbobaniyi?

-Who is it? -Gbobaniyi.

I'm coming.

Good afternoon, chief.

Yes?

Oba Adejare wants to see you at the palace.

Okay. I'll be there.

Right now, Chief.

Hmm hmm? Let me finish my drink, mister?

The king is waiting.

-Alright, take. -Chief I can't drink while I'm on duty.

Then let me finish my drink.

Alright, let me help you. I can finish it.

Let's go.

Sanmi, you are indeed

a great son of Wakajaye. And your gift is a blessing to us.

Thank you, Kabiyesi.

See, I cannot discredit the physician for restoring my health.

But I must say that your story did the magic.

I'm at your service, Kabiyesi.

Our village has benefitted in so may ways

from your fame. You know, politically,

economically and of course, socially.

And I feel I've not done enough for you.

So, I want to do more.

In the presence of my most trusted chief, and friend.

I'll ask you, son, what do you want your king to do for you?

Kabiyesi, you have done so much for me already.

And, I am truly ashamed to ask you for anything more.

But, the only thing I need now is a wife to enjoy the wealth and fame,

which you have so graciously bestowed on me.

A wife?

You can have a harem of it if you want it.

Indeed, my king. But, I want just one wife.

Sadly for me, I haven't be able to spot a potential wife

as I lack the insight for such things.

Okay son, tell me. What kind of girl do you want?

A beautiful proper girl from an illustrious family.

One who understands the rigours of popularity.

Preferably, an entertainer like myself.

-Hmm -mm um, what about Tiwa?

She's unmarried.

Uh, yes Tiwa. Tiwa is a very good pick.

-Hmm, mm. -I'll like to marry Tiwa, my king.

With your blessing of course.

Yes, I know Tiwa.

Hmm, mm.

I know Tiwa very well. She's indeed a proper girl.

-Kabiyesi oh.

-And she's also a good singer. -Yes, she is.

Hmm

Don't worry. Send for her father, at once.

♪ Lakaiye has brought good fortune to me ♪

Sunbo.

♪ Ogun located me ♪

Baba Tiwa, what is it? Why are you shouting?

Iya Tiwa, fortune has come to pay us a lasting visit.

Look, I'm in no mood for this. Please, say what you want to say.

I don't have time. Stop stressing me.

Ha

Ha aha! There you are. Come!

Adunni

-Come! -Daddy, what is it?

Yes, Oba Adejare wants you to marry Sanmi.

-What?

-Baba Tiwa? -That is the good news.

Wait please, I did not hear that well.

Please, come again. What did you say?

I said Oba Adejare told me, Odejimi. That Sanmi

Hmm?

The Gbobaniyi of Wakajaiye, is going to marry our daughter.

And the king himself will be the father of the day at the wedding.

♪ Why won't we rejoice? ♪

♪ Why won't we rejoice? ♪

♪ Everything is happening just the way we want it ♪

♪ Why won't we rejoice? ♪

You mean just like that, we will become a noble family.

-Yes. -Just like that ha.

Just like that.

My Tiwatope. My Adunni. The child of good fortune.

Let your mother give you a hug.

-Ah? -Tiwa!

Where is she going? Why?

My husband. You are going to marry the Gbobaniyi.

Great fortune for us, my husband. Congratulations.

-Tiwa? -What? Don't worry about that.

You're going to marry the Gbobaniyi.

Ha! I'm blessed with good fortune.

Tiwa?

Help me please, don't let them separate us, please.

Separate us? Calm down. Why are you crying?

My father, he came home and said, Oba Adejare wants

wants me to marry Sanmi.

Sanmi?

Yes, but I know it was Sanmi's doing

and II will never marry Sanmi. I will never marry him.

No one can separate us, Lakunle. No one.

-I don't want to marry him. -Sanmi?

Tiwa! I know you can hear me. Tiwa!

Oladele! Tiwa, come out now.

-Iya Tiwa. -Oladele, where is my daughter?

Ah, calm down, calm down…

I should calm down. I should calm down for what?

Did you just tell me to calm down? Tell your son to release my daughter to me.

Tell him to release my daughter from his useless spell.

Ah ha? What spell? Iya Tiwa, take it easy.

Take what easy? Tell him to come out. Tell him to release my daughter, please.

Iya Tiwa, there's no need for this drama.

Did you say drama? Did you just say drama?

I've not started dramatizing for you. I've not started any drama.

By the time I start drama for you, you'll know.

These kidnappers have abducted my daughter.

Ah ha! Lakunle!

-Tiwa, come out here. -Lakunle come

-Iya Tiwa, calm down. -Will you shut up! Am I talking to you?

You are--

Am I talking to you? Tell him to release my daughter.

Tiwa, come out here.

Come out here. Eh, don't let me descend on you.

Will you, if you touch her?

If I slap you, your generation will perish.

-Ahah! Iya Tiwa! -If I catch you?

Iya Tiwa, take it… just stay

If I catch up with you? If I catch up with you? Don't let me catch up with you. Eh

Ah! it's alright. Don't worry

don't worry. She'll come back. She'll come back.

Ah ha! People are playing

You go inside. Don't worry. And don't start crying. Just,

just be a man, and do this thing. Don't worry. She'll come back.

Where are the girls, Ropo?

Ah ha? Which girl? What's wrong with you? Ah ha?

I did not bring any girl as instructed by the chief.

-Ah ha? Why not? -Haven't we had enough of those girls.

No. You have had enough of them we haven't.

Look I invited a new group of girls, okay?

Nastier, hotter girls.

-They'll be here by nightfall. -Ehnehn!

Haaa!

Anyway, as we all know, the king has betrothed Tiwa to me.

So, I must begin to act responsibly.

-Or at least pretend to be.

-That's true, chief. -Sanmi! Sanmi!

-Lakunle, my friend, how are you? -What kind of a person are you?

-Ah ha? -What are you talking about?

-Don't even pretend to me. -What are you talking about--

-Don't insult me like that. -Lakunle

You could have had any other girl in the village.

Ah look, I did not ask to marry Tiwa.

The king betrothed her to me.

And when the king gives an order, who am I to go against it?

You are a liar!

Lakunle, in any case, Tiwa and I are more compatible.

-Why don't you just-- -Ah ha

Lakunle!

Lakunle, hey, Lakunle!

Lakunle, ah, brother

I am not your brother. You're nothing but a leech.

Lakunle, calm down!

Ah Lakunle!

Calm down? Why don't you tell me to accept the apology meekly?

-Idiot. -Lakunle

-Eh -Yeeh

-Ah! -Ah ha

-Chief, sorry. -It's okay.

Gbobaniyi

Ah

-Lakunle? -Calm down.

Tiwa, don't be so gloomy. Look on the bright side.

What is the bright side?

Two of you are famous. Imagine how much your reputation will grow

if you have him as your husband.

-You know I don't care about such things. -Now you should.

Besides he can be tamed. He can, any man can be tamed.

You just need to know how.

I can't. I'm not going to marry him, Romoke. I can't.

So, you'll refuse the king?

-Answer me. -I don't know what I'm going to do.

-Hey both of you, stop there. -What's all this rubbish?

-Hey! -Please shift.

Keep quite. We are not here for you. So, just keep your mouth shut.

Tiwa, so you want to marry Sanmi?

Tiwa or whatever your name is. I do not care if you marry Sanmi.

I just want you to know that Sanmi does not belong to you alone.

He belongs to all of us.

Yes! All of us.

You can have him if you want. Please, let's go. Excuse me.

Where is Tiwa?

Mummy she's not around.

You mean she hasn't returned from the market since morning?

No, ma.

Did she tell you where she was going to?

No, ma.

She'll come back and meet me in this house.

And you, why didn't you follow your sister to the market?

Ah, Mummy she said she wanted to go alone.

She said she wanted to go alone, ehn?

You better tell me where your sister is.

I'm sure she has gone to Oladele's house to make a fool of herself ehn?

Mummy, I don't know.

You don't know. You better speak up. You don't know.

The both of you are playing tricks on me. Is that right?

If I give you a nasty head-butt on the back of your head

-you had better start talking. -Mummy, I don't know.

Hmm, mm she'll meet me here.

She will meet me. Tiwa?

By the time I start

If I slap you!

Bose, hmm.

Tiwa

-Hmm

I love you, Tiwa.

I love you too, Lakunle.

-How are you? -I'm fine.

-What? -Let's run away.

Let's leave this place. I'm ready.

-To where? -Anywhere, as long as we are together.

There is something important I want to tell you.

What is it?

I should have told you a long time ago.

Eh, you're scaring me.

-It is nothing to be scared about. -Then out with it.

All the stories Sanmi tells, are mine.

-They are from me. -What?

I know how bad this sounds, but…

-Trust me, it is-- -No, wait, wait.

I mean I'm shocked and I'm pained. But…

-this is good news, Lakunle. -How is this good news?

It means Sanmi is a fraud.

So, we can expose him to the king, or better still, he can…

hit a brick wall on his own and expose himself.

-The king will ask for proof. -And then, you'll tell the king the story.

Ah! I can't face him.

-You can, you can trust me, you can. -Tiwa, I can't

The only set of people I'm comfortable with, face to face

is my father, yourself, and Sanmi.

I'll help you. I promise.

-I will help you.

-This is, really hard. -I know. But you can do it.

That's how we can be together.

Ah!

No, you can do it.

I hope you'll be able to bring home a grasscutter today?

I'll bring a deer. A deer for you.

Er, it's been a while since… Ah ha! My in-law.

-Sanmi -You're welcome.

-Good evening, ma. Good evening, sir. -Welcome.

Have your seat.

No need for that, ma. I was just passing by.

And then I said to myself. How can I pass by the house of my

future in-laws, and not stop by to greet them?

Eh, thank you very much for honouring us with your presence

-Gbobaniyi. -Very thoughtful.

Let me entertain you. I have fresh palm wine.

No need please. Is Tiwa in?

-Tiwa? -Er Tiwa?

Em she's at Romoke's house.

Yes at Romoke's house.

Okay. Well, like I said I was just passing by. So,

I hope it is not what I'm thinking. I hope eh, ah! My inlaw eh eh

This is… this is for you, ma.

And this one too.

-Gbobaniyi. -My in-law.

All of these for me? Only me?

No, he means both of us.

-Of course -My in-law,

-Thank you so much, may the gods bless you -Amen ma.

-You shall never lack. -Amen, ma.

Thank you very much. In fact

we're already counting down the days to the special wedding,

-between you and our beautiful daughter. -Yes.

Everybody in Wakajaye is talking about it.

-Oh, that is true. -Let me be on my way.

-Thank you so much. -Alright.

-May the gods bless you. -Welcome

-Amen. -You shall never lack.

-Amen. -You shall never stumble.

-Amen amen, ma. -Walk gently, my husband.

-Welcome. -My in-law.

Iya Tiwa, hmmmm, the truth of the matter.

You're not serious.

Ah ha? Sunbo ah, women and money. Hmm.

Sunbo! The hunter is ready for the evening business.

Odejimi the son of the great elephant hunter.

May the gods go with you, my husband.

Thank you, my wife. You're praising a strong man.

Ah ha, Mummy

Daddy, what is it?

You're coming from Romoke's place again, right?

-No, I went to see Lakunle. -Ehn?

Can you hear your daughter?

She now has the courage to tell me, she went to see Lakunle.

You have started growing wings, right?

Not in my presence. I'll tear you into pieces.

-I won't allow you. I won't! -Sunbo! Relax!

Oh, talk to her!

At least, if she won't listen to me, she'll listen to you.

Let go of me. Talk to her.

Tiwa, come with me.

Come!

Sit down.

Tiwatope Adunni. Ah

See, you are going to be the wife of the Gbobaniyi of Wakajaye.

And as the future wife of a chief

you must make sure you conduct yourself properly, all the time.

Just like your mother said, don't ever go near that boy again.

Did you hear that?

-You don't want to answer me? -Yes, Daddy.

Yes, Daddy what?

Yes, Daddy. I will not go near him again.

-Near who?

-Lakunle. -Good. That's my daughter.

The fierce lady, that uses the buffalo as a stand.

The one who uses plank to sleep, instead of mat.

The one that handles a wild beast, like a deer.

The wise child who falls down in the market,

and then, uses her mouth to pick a bag full of gun powder.

The owner of the gun powder is crying, his mother is consoling…

-Daddy, thank you. -Are you crying?

Are you ready?

Lakunle, relax. Okay?

Okay, breathe in

Breathe in.

And breathe out.

-Good.

Um okay, so just

imagine that, these trees are people. And I'm standing in the middle.

Huh.

I can't.

Lakunle, stop it. You can.

You can do it. Look at me.

You can do it. Okay? Just focus on me.

Me in front of you.

What if you don't like how I tell it?

I don't know

-I don't want to disappoint you. -No, Lakunle.

You won't.

You won't disappoint me. Hmm?

So, the riders galloped away on their devilish horses.

-Into the moonlight.

Just as suddenly as they had come.

Don't do this

Say something.

It was painfully horrible.

I'm sorry.

Is it the story? Or how I…

I'm kidding. It was good.

It can be way better of course.

But, we are getting somewhere. Hmm?

Hmm mm hmm mm.

Look at me. You have to be confident in your abilities.

You don't need anybody to tell you that you're good before you realize it.

You should know when you're good, and when you're off. Hmm?

Thank you.

Good. Alright, your second story.

So…

So, aside from that. I hope every other thing is set?

-Yes, Kabiyesi. -Yes, Kabiyesi

-I hope your story is ready? -Ha, yes, Kabiyesi.

A lot of foreigners are coming to celebrate with us.

Hmm.

And obviously most of them are coming to hear you.

Hmm, it is true. I've heard my old friends, who live in the neighbouring

towns and villages, say that they are all eager to hear you.

-They will all be satisfied. -Hmm.

-Okay. -I trust you.

♪ Why did we Come to this world? ♪

♪ Why did we come to this world? ♪

♪ Now that we are in this world We're always in a rush ♪

Life,

This minute

it's so interesting.

-What are you doing here? -Ah ha?

Is that how to welcome your brother?

-It's good to see you again. -I said, what are you doing here?

I brought something for you.

Here, it's custom made. Just for you. Hmm?

And here, some money.

Please, go away.

Hmm!

Lakunle,

-I need your help.

I know

I am sorry. I can no longer help you.

We've come a long way together. Our families are--

You should have thought of that before you betrayed me.

I did not ask to marry Tiwa. The king chose her for me.

You should have refused.

I love her too.

I've always loved her.

In spite of what you think. I have yearned for her, just as you have.

Get out! Get away from me, this minute.

Alright.

I'll go.

I can come up with a story on my own.

-There's nothing special about you. -Good luck.

Useless man.

I don't want it.

♪ Humans do not wish you well ♪

♪ It's one's destiny that paves the way ♪

♪ Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning ♪

♪ That's a must ♪

♪ I'll live, I'll succeed ♪

♪ I'll live in this life that I came to ♪

♪ I'll live, I'll succeed ♪

♪ I'll live in this life that I came to ♪

♪ Brightly! ♪

Yes!

-Lakunle, you are ready. -Wow

You'll have your chance at the ceremony.

And I will be there to cheer you on.

-Thank you. I love you. -I love you too.

Sanmi, you have been inside, all day?

I just need to be alone.

I need some space.

That's okay.

Your friends are outside.

You know rabbit and rat. They now want

to enter that hole. You know that, rabbit is a crawling organism

rat is a reptile.

I can tell you another one, if you don't like this one.

-Please, shut up! -But I'm trying to help you.

Will you shut up your mouth!

Ah ha? Even a retarded child that has never heard a story before,

will be irritated with this rubbish coming out of your mouth.

Sorry, Professor.

Tell us a story.

Ah ha! Now, let us imagine

a boy, poisoned the father, now,

wait, no, not like that.

The father now poisoned the boy.

Ah no. This one, listen very well.

The mother poisoned that boy

-Wait, the father now-- -Please, the two of you should go away.

I'm going somewhere with…

-Get out! -Ah ha?

-Sanmi? -Gbobaniyi.

-Alright, let's go. -We are just trying to help you.

And this story is a good

-Rat and Rabbit? -Idiots. Fools.

Hmm! Gbobaniyi.

Esu is at work.

Esu?

Yes.

Esu, the great deity. The one who resides at the epicenter.

Hmm. The one who instills fear in someone that is bereaved,

as he empathizes with the person.

The bereaved is crying as blood flows from the other.

The one who instills fear in someone, as he helps that person discharge.

While the person is discharging waste, the other is excreting his intestine.

Erm Gbobaniyi, you have taken what does not belong to you.

-Me? Not at all. -That's right.

I'll explain it to you.

You are scooping water from a pot that does not belong to you.

And then, you refuse to refill the pot after scooping water from it.

And you also refuse to take good care of the pot.

Baba I don't understand.

This is a warning.

The water in this pot will finish.

The pot will dry up.

Once the pot is empty you will be thirsty.

On that day when the sun will shine so bright that the heat will burn your scalp.

Gbobaniyi, I hope you understand me now?

Yes.

Thank you.

Kabiyesi ooooh!

Rise up.

Kabiyesi oh!

I thank everyone here

-for coming to celebrate with us. -Kabiyesi oh!

My fellow kings, I greet you.

We are celebrating the remembrance of our former king,

King Akindoju.

Who was the first king of this great land.

Kabiyesi oh

My dear people of Wakajaye.

Kabiyesi oooh Kabiyesi.

I greet you.

As you all know. Storytelling is our heritage.

And as you can see it has brought us so much fame and fortune.

No one here can deny that we have had a lot of fun today.

Yes. But this great occasion

will be incomplete without bringing out our great storyteller.

Very impressive. Kabiyesi.

Gbobaniyi to come and give us one of his magical stories.

-That's right

Otun?

The king greets you.

The people are waiting.

Kabiyesi.

Go and get him. Go and get him

Um er, Kabiyesi, no cause for alarm, Kabiyesi.

-Get him. -Kabiyesi oh.

Ah ha? Sanmi, where are you going?

Mama, I'm er--

I thought you were supposed to be at the ceremony.

Are you not performing today?

Yeah, that's where I'm going to, Mama.

With all these load?

It's all part of the act.

It seems you're running away because you're in trouble.

Are you in trouble?

Sanmi, I'm not stupid. I know something is wrong.

Something has been wrong for some time.

But I was hoping you'll be able to handle it on your own.

My beloved, talk to me. What's going on?

Mama, I have to go. I love you.

Ah Sanmi!

Kabiyesi oh.

Where is the storyteller?

Kabiyesi, there's no cause for alarm.

I believe that the storyteller is trying to arrive in grand style.

It is, um, part of his act.

Well, if that is the case, he's wasting time.

-Kabiyesi. -It is becoming counterproductive.

He'll soon be here, Kabiyesi.

You said that before. Where is he now?

Kabiyesi, let me tell you the truth. I do not know.

Come.

Kabiyesi oh.

Go and look for Sanmi.

Wherever he is I want him here, now!

Alright, Kabiyesi.

-Go. -Kabiyesi oh.

Good evening, ma.

I'm looking for Sanmi.

Ah ha? The king, Oba Adejare, sent me.

-What has he done? -What do you mean?

Why is he running away?

-Why is the king looking for him? -Where is your son, woman?

-I don't know. -Ah ha?

Why is the king looking for him?

What did he do?

What did he do?

-Go and tell him. -Ah

You can do it.

Okay.

Oh

Kabiyesi oh

Yes, who is this?

I have something to say, Kabiyesi.

Do you have any information about the whereabouts of Sanmi?

I don't know his whereabouts.

But I know he is not coming to tell any story.

Ahh!

And how do you know this?

Because he doesn't have any story.

-Ah ha! -Speak plainly, young man.

I have been…

I have been the one feeding him with all the stories he has been telling.

Aaaaah!

-You? -It's a lie.

Yes, Kabiyesi.

So, what happened?

He offended me.

-He betrayed me. -Who are you?

Who is your father?

My name is Lakunle,

the son of Oladele.

my father is here with me.

Ah ha? Oladele?

The Aso Oke weaver.

Yes.

Ah

If what you're saying is true

how come you don't tell your stories yourself?

-I am a very shy person. -Hmm, mm?

I find it very hard to face the crowd.

But, but, now I think I can face the crowd.

Because my father and Tiwa, helped.

Tiwa?

Yes, Kabiyesi.

-The same Tiwa? -Yes, Kabiyesi.

Okay. Go on, and tell your story.

My people.

Kabiyesi oh!

There has been a new development.

Thank you, Kabiyesi.

-Ah excuse me. -Yes, what is it?

Sorry how far is the king's palace from here?

Er just take the next turn by your right beside the bamboo tree there.

Oh, my village is the most peaceful place anyone can ever live.

But unfortunately we don't have storytellers as you have here.

Hmm.

Sorry, I think I know you.

Uh, no, I don't think so.

I can swear. I've seen your face before.

I'm heading to the ceremony.

My name is--

Excuse me sir look I I have answered your questions

just let me move on please.

Sorry, ah ha.

Yes, we have all heard a story

-That's right, Kabiyesi. -And we loved it.

Yes.

Hmmm

Obviously

Did it not sound like the same story the great Gbobaniyi, use to tell?

-Exactly, Kabiyesi. -Yes

Just exactly.

Obviously this young man,

Lakunle, the son of Oladele

has been the source of all the stories Sanmi used to tell us.

Ah ha!

Kabiyesi oh.

Ah Ah ha!

Kabiyesi oh

Sanmi?

-I feel ashamed of you. -Hmm

-You betrayed me. -That's right.

Kabiyesi oooh!

In the presence of all these people

-the gods of my ancestors as my witness. -Hmm.

I, Oba Adejare, of Wakajaye.

Kabiyesi oh

I banish you from Wakajaye.

-Aaaaah! -That's right, Kabiyesi.

That's the order.

-Oh -Take him out of this place.

Take his hat with him.

-Lakunle, my dear son. -Mummy

Please forgive us.

We didn't want to disobey the king.

-Right? -Yes.

Um it's alright.

Lakunle. I am proud of you.

And I am happy that Tiwa loves you.

Lakunle, I am glad to give her to you, as your wife.

Ha, thank you very much, sir. Thank you very much.

Same here. I'm also happy about it.

-Er Bose. -Mummy.

Go in, and bring me palm wine, for my special guest.

Our august visitor.

A child of good fortune.

-Ha, thank you. I'm grateful, ma. -Thank you.

God will preserve your lives for a long time.

I'm so proud of you.

-Yes, of course. -Hurry up!

-Ropo? -Yeah?

Ropo?

-Where are you going to? -Come

Eh, God.

-Where is the place? -This place.

-Ah ha? Iyanda? -Yeah?

Are you sure this is where he asked us to meet him?

What kind of question is this? Ah ha? Do you think I'm stupid?

No I don't think you are stupid.

Because you are actually stupid.

He sent a man to me and this is where the man brought me.

Ah ha, I even marked the tree.

-Where? -See.

Ha, okay.

-I believe you. -Thank you.

But wait, why are we even here?

What kind of a question is this, Ropo?

Yes think about it. Of what use is Sanmi to us? Ehn?

He is now a fugitive. He has been stripped of all his titles.

See, we are not supposed to be seen with that kind of man.

He is our friend.

Indeed. And that is why he has always

treated us with so much disrespect.

I understand he has not been the best of friends.

But he has given us the best he had in him.

Yes.

Why are you trying to be wise?

-You are foolish, stick to it. -Really?

Sanmi!

-Ha -Is that you?

Ropo.

-Sanmi? -Ha!

Iyanda

-Sanmi! -My friends.

Look at you. Why are you like this?

Er em, don't worry about that.

Ah, eheh. What took you so long?

No need for questions. See, I need your help.

Eheh. Alright, let's go.

-Look at you, for God's sake. -Sanmi, why are you like this?

Sorry. It's okay.

♪ My confidant ♪

♪ My love, my joy, my friend ♪

♪ My heart, my backbone ♪

You should sing more often.

No I don't want to displace you as the finest singer in the land.

-Awww, plea--

-Sanmi? -Sshh!

-Sanmi? -Sshh!

Sanmi stop it!

This is between the two of us.

No it is between the three of us.

It has always been between the three of us.

What is wrong with you?

It's been months now, you know

Oh yes. Many months.

Many months of me hearing my name being dragged in the mud.

Ah ha? How is that my business? How is that my fault?

How could you even say that? You are insane.

Oh yes. I am insane. I am very insane.

-Drop the knife. -No.

-Drop the knife. You're going to hurt her. -I say, shut up!

Um, em Sanmi, drop the knife. Ah ha? What are you doing?

-Shut up. -Ah ha? Sanmi?

You must feel the emptiness I have felt all these months.

-Ah Ropo. -Yeah?

-I don't think I can do this anymore. -Sanmi?

Where are you going?

Sanmi!

Iyanda! Ropo!

Drop the knife.

-Don't come any closer. -Stop it.

Tiwa?

-Tiwa? -Ropo!

Yeeeeh! Sanmi! Yeeh!

Yeeeh!

Sanmi!

Sanmi! Aaaah!

Tiwa! Tiwa!

Oh God!

♪ Till we meet again in our dreams. ♪

♪ What a pity! ♪

♪ Bye for eternity ♪

♪ till we cross paths in the great beyond ♪

♪ Tiwatope, till we meet again in our dreams ♪

♪ Daughter of Odejimi ♪

♪ The one that handles a wild beast, like a deer ♪

♪ The child of a king who falls down in the market ♪

♪ and then, uses her mouth to pick a bag full of gun powder. ♪

♪ Do not eat millipedes or earthworms, eat whatever they eat in heaven. ♪

♪ Bye for eternity ♪

Subtitle translation by: Adefoluke Adebayo