Is there a reason why you’ve refused
to give my customers lap dances?
I spoke to Edesiri about it.
Edesiri doesn’t run the club.
This is a strip club.
What do you think we do here? Prayers?
But sir, she said it was okay.
I don’t want excuses.
If my customers want lap dances,
you will give them or you get out of my club.
Is that understood?
How are you? How is work going? Are you okay?
Take care. We’ll talk.
Come.
Hey Boo. Thank you.
What happened?
I got fired.
I don’t understand.
I told Edesiri I wouldn’t do lap dances and she said it was okay.
Why won’t you do lap dances?
It’s alot. Too intimate.
Somto likes to keep his clients happy. He also likes to fill his pockets,
so I am sure you guys can reach an agreement.
How much did you make today?
Why?
You don’t trust easily, do you?
I can help you talk to Somto about an agreement but it will cost you.
So my advice is remove N10,000 from whatever you made.
You want me to pay N10,000 for your help?
Relax, N10,000 is not my problem.
I want you to say you earned N10,000 less than you made,
because you wouldn’t be here if you didn’t need the money.
Let’s go talk to Somto.
Somto, do you have a minute please?
I thought I told you to leave.
You did, but I was thinking maybe you shouldn’t fire her just yet.
Can I sit?
Sit down.
Thank you.
You should have seen her tonight. She was really good.
She had the customers asking for more.
Exactly. She doesn’t do more.
Tiwa this is a strip club.
We can’t afford people who don’t give lap dances.
What if we increased her percentage?
I’m listening.
30%, wait.
The clients like a new face, they love what they can’t have.
Why don’t you just give them what they want?
I can guarantee that in a month,
she will be earning as much as the other strippers.
Why do you think she is so good?
Tarela, how much did you make tonight?
N40,500.
50%. Take it or leave it.
Yes, please.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Thank you sir.
Good morning mummy.
Good morning Tarela, how are you?
I’m fine.
Tarela, this your new job, do they pay you daily?
Mummy, I don’t have money for tithe to give to you.
You are too sharp mouthed.
Why didn’t you buy actual food?
Kome likes it.
This is junk.
I told you there is no food in this house. Everything is finished.
This is my last money. Buy food. Don’t sow it in church.
Please we need food in this house. Buy food.
Sometimes I wonder if you know the God you serve.
There is power in sowing seed.
Mummy there is also power when you eat good food.
Anyway, I hope you are coming to church. Mama keeps asking after you.
I am tired of giving her excuses.
I’m not going. I’m tired. I want to sleep.
You do not know what you are doing.
Any way,
I’m off to service.
In case I forget,
Mama Nkechi is coming to make her children’s hair later.
When?
I have removed your tithe from the money
and kept the rest in your savings box.
Why?
Hello.
She finally picks.
I’m sorry. It’s just that
I’ve been busy.
Too busy for me right?
I’ve missed you. You don’t reply my text messages.
I’m sorry.
It’s okay. I want to see you.
Can you please come over?
Is everything okay?
Yes. Everything is okay, I just want to see you. It’s urgent.
Can’t you tell me over the phone?
No. I want to see my baby face to face. Please?
Okay. I’m coming.
Okay. See you soon babe.
Bye.
You still haven’t said anything.
Said what?
It’s beginning to look like you brought me here for sex.
You said you had something important to say.
Is it a bad thing to miss you?
And you couldn’t say that over the phone?
Don’t tell me that was the important thing you had to say.
Well...
Are you joking? You made me waste my time coming here.
So coming to see your boyfriend is a waste of time.
Are you serious?
When last did we do this? When last did we talk?
Kelechi.
That’s the thing I’ve been complaining about. You are so cold.
I try to reach you but you keep cutting me off.
I don’t even know what is going on in your life.
Stop playing the victim. Stop. I have important things to do.
More important than your boyfriend?
Yes!
I’m sorry. I’m sorry.
I’m under a lot of pressure babe. I’m sorry.
Look, I know we are going through a tough time right now,
but I’m here for you. Okay?
Not in the way I need you to be.
I got a job offer.
Really?
Yes. But I don’t think I’m going to take it.
Why? Is it a better pay? Then what’s the problem?
I just don’t know. I know what to expect where I am now.
You know what they say, better the devil you know?
Better for who abeg? The better pay is always the better way.
Why are you laughing?
I swear I’ve missed you.
Hey baby. How are you?
Sister Tarela good morning.
Why are you drinking garri?
There’s no food in the house and cornflakes is finished.
What do you mean there’s no food? Where is mummy?
She has gone to church. Monthly prayers. First fruit.
Landlord. Good morning sir.
What is good about the morning?
How much are you paying?
That I have to keep stressing myself to collect it.
Don't say anything.
If you have the money, just go inside and bring it.
I was going to see you later in the day sir.
You are going to come see me?
See how you're shaking.
If you want to pay, go inside and bring the money
Sir this is N100,000. I will pay the rest later.
How much did you call it?
Sir, 100 thousand naira.
I don't believe it.
Sir, it's hundred..
Where is your mummy?
She went to church sir.
God has heard your prayers.
The way God did it for you, He will do it for my other tenants.
Thank you sir.
Help me thank your mum.
Thank you sir.
Sister Tarela, I like your new job.
Give me garri. There’s no sugar.
Sugar has finished.
(Singing)
(Prayers)
Seriously mummy.
You couldn’t wait until I was awake to do this?
Tarela, If they sent you to me, tell them you did not see me.
Don’t allow the devil to use you.
I am not the one the devil is using.
You keep giving all our money away while your children starve.
I don’t understand.
You have always been a rude child.
Everything I am doing, it is for the future of this family.
When you sow in tear, you shall reap in joy.
Whose tears though? You are not the one crying.
I go to work everyday so there will be money to eat in this house
and you give the money away.
Now i am trying to sleep so I can go back to work but you won’t let me sleep.
This is holy water, the blood of Jesus.
I don’t care if it’s holy water.
When God is being faithful, we should remember to sow to his kingdom.
I have told you, you need deliverance but you won’t listen.
Every spirit of stubbornness and pride in your life must die.
I don’t know where you got it from.
I got it from you mummy
and your insane desire to give out all the money we have away.
The bible you read says to give to the needy.
We are the needy, we are broke mummy. We don’t have money.
(Speaking in tongues)
It’s not by speaking in tongues!
(prayers)
Kome.
How are you?
Fine.
Take this money. Buy food for you and your friends.
You know I love you everyday yea?
Twice on Sunday.
Love you baby.
Aunty Tarela gave us money.
Thank you aunty Tarela.
Babe. How is your new job?
It’s just like the old one.
Really? You work at a canteen and you serve drinks?
Babe stop disturbing me.
Babe I’m sorry. I had a fight with mum. I’m just tired.
I understand. It’s okay.
How much do you need to start your wig and Salon business?
From all the research I’ve been doing, nothing less than N650,000, N600,000.
That’s a lot.
Yeah, I know.
Babe, so I’m thinking that maybe
instead of the wig shop. I get a provision shop for mum.
So our daily expenses can be covered,
Kome’s clothes, fees and things like that.
That’s my priority for now.
Smart baby girl.
So, what’s up with the job offer?
I am officially resigning tomorrow.
Really?
That’s great!
So babe, how should we celebrate.
Why are you upset?
My mum. She is so annoying.
I want to sell her. Know anyone that will buy?
I swear I'm tired.
I don’t know but when you see, let me know. I want to sell my dad too.
May our parents not drive us crazy.
Amen.
Why are you smiling? Why are you happy?
You are not usually this happy.
You are usually happy but this is different. What’s up?
Guess.
Guess what?
I have a date.
You have a date. Do you have a boyfriend?
It’s complicated.
Now I want to hear this.
Tiwa, you are holding out on your girl.
If you see the guy I am going out with today. He is hot.
You'll be surprised. Hey Becca.
What's wrong with your friend?
She has gone. Calm down.
I can’t stand that girl. What does she mean by cut?
When it comes to Halima,
the smartest thing to do is stay out of her business.
I’ve heard.
Smile.
Are you okay?
Yeah. What’s up?
Somebody wants to see you.
You know I don’t give lap dances yea?
He knows. He just wants to talk.
Who is he and what does he want?
Cheif Femi. Table 7. He wants to talk and you want to listen.
He is a really good tipper. So smile.
Which is table 7?
That one.
Here you go.
Thanks babe.
You're welcome. Smile. You've got this
Go make that money.
Good evening sir.
Good evening beautiful. Please have a seat.
Join me. Have a drink.
No, thank you.
So formal.
How may I help you sir?
Relax and stop being formal. Alright?
Have a drink with me.
No. Thank you.
The way you dance it’s so sinful.
You aren’t even trying.
Sir, I’m trying. I practice everyday for hours.
The way you dance, it’s so divine.
It takes a lot of effort to get my attention.
So, what do you want sir?
You are not ready for that conversation.
See this dead guy. Are you looking for that new babe?
Mind your business bro.
You know you are not the only one who takes drinks between dances.
Relax.
I know we got off on the wrong foot
but your performance tonight was very beautiful.
I think it was very creative.
Thank you.
So don’t get me wrong,
I don’t like the fact that you’ve refused to give lap dances.
If for anything, I think it’s quite arrogant.
But, hey, it’s your loss, so.
I understand sir.
Sir, I was thinking
that maybe I could be more creative with my performances.
With more rehearsals, more planning, I think it will be really...
Uh...look.
Just have fun with it, alright? Just have fun.
Hey, Hey.
As long as my customers are happy, I’m happy.
Enjoy yourself, finish your drink.
I need one more of this.
Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit.
Tiwa what’s up?
Are you fine?
Saint abeg I want drink.
Wait, wait, wait.
Can you help me take these drinks?
To where?
It’s ready. Just deliver it to the table.
Why?
Table 5.
Why are you acting like you saw your pastor?
Babe please help me take the drinks.
I’ve heard. I’ll carry it.
Thank you.
You owe me.
Hi, Your drinks.
When you are done pouring the drinks,
how about you give my friend a lap dance.
I don’t do lap dances.
What the fuck you mean you don’t give lap dances?
You are a stripper. It’s your job to give people lap dances. Isn’t it?
Excuse me.
We’ve got money.
What is wrong with her. Why is she so stuck up?
Guy that was uncalled for.
Tiwalade.
Does your father know you are here?
Hey God.