All's Fair in Love (2024)

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In entertainment today.

All eyes are focused on Africa
with special attention on Lagos.

The city where fashion meets life.

Lagos based designers, Demi and Kanla

are set to put Nigeria on
the global fashion map

with the relaunch of their
fast rising fashion label, DEKAN,

which coincides with this
year's Valentine season.

Fashion critics and lovers are already in
a frenzy over this highly anticipated show

after a sneak peek at
some of the duo's designs.

Handsome stylists.
Sexy and single.

I'm sure I speak on behalf
of all Nigerian women

that we are all looking
forward to the show.

Reports reaching our studio is that
the Financial Crimes Commission,

FCC, has just brought down
a major money laundering

syndicate with
operations across Africa.

Now, several key suspects have
been arrested while the mysterious

ring leader simply known
as Chief is still on the run.

Now, according to the FCC's Chief
Detective Superintendent, Zainab Shonibare,

this is a positive step
in the battle against the

local and international
Finanacial Crimes Commission

now, while the FCC is set
to bring the culprits to justice.

Who's the winner again?

Hmm, Demi?

Who's the winner? [Chuckles]

Kanla.

First rule of success,

don't talk too much.

[In Pidgin] Come on, be quiet.

Only cowards run.

Hey... Nadia.

Good morning sir.

- Tamuno.
- Welcome sir.

Hi.

I mean, you sleep with
me and then you just run?

Was the sex that bad or is it
the commitment issues thing?

This is a really lovely dress.

What's the occassion?

My grandfather's funeral.

I thought there was a
dresscode for such things.

Yes.

Great men deserve to
be buried in couture, darling.

And don't think I didn't notice how you
expertly avoided answering my question.

- You look stunning Nadia.
- Thank you.

I look more stunning with the dress off.

It's always a pleasure
doing business with you.

You can run...

but I will get you eventually.

Always good to see you Nadia.

You guys get to work, get to work.

[In Yoruba] Why are you acting sluggish?

[Yoruba] Look, leave this one. We're not
doing this again. Get me the green fabric.

The green one, the green one.

[Yoruba] Follow him.

[Yoruba] Good morning
everyone. Well done.

Rasheed, how far?

[Yoruba] How's work going?

Boss, it isn't going well at all.

- I'm not happy.
- Why?

Kanla called and asked
us stop the designs we

were working on and
begin new set of designs.

- Ah, new set of designs?
- Yeah.

He cleared everything and
instructed we begin new collections.

No, I don't... wait... wait...

- That's not possible.
- What he already did? Means it's possible.

Look...[Sighs]

Mr. Demi, let me speak
my mind. I am not happy.

I am very angry.

Because this doesn't make any sense.
The guys are just being overworked.

We are overworking these
guys and their salaries

are not even topped.
They are not slaves.

Hey Rasheed, stop right there.

Okay?

I have heard.

- I understand sir.
- I will handle it.

- Where is...
- I said I will handle it.

[Hisses]

Okay, no problem boss.

See me fidgeting.

Where is the green fabric?!

Are you...

I hope you're not crazy, is this green?

[Sewing machine whirling]

Kanla.

Kanla, what the hell?

Let me guess. Mr. Rasheed
has complained, right?

Guy, you can't just be changing
designs last minutes like this.

Where is the money
going to come from?

But, that's your job not mine.

[Sighs]

Look.

Guy, I've told you... we're losing money.

Last year, we did two
hundred million naira in sales.

We spent even more than that.

We need to raise money.

I understand that bro.

But isn't that what the
business consultant

that we are trying to
hire is supposed to fix?

Then you wait until we find one.

I haven't found the perfect fit.

I know it seems like
I'm spending recklessly

but it's all about the fashion.

The fashion is the key.

If we can get this
fashion right, that's our

way of breaking into
the international market.

And once we break into
the international market,

two hundred million is
chicken change, my bro.

We're talking like two million
dollars annually, my bro.

Guy.

We first have to raise the money
before we can even start out on this.

And if we do...

Bro, if we raise this money,

an outlet in the UK,

Paris,

maybe L.A, NewYork

Now, you're talking.

Two million dollars is small.

But we have to get the investors first.

Guy, just...

Just try run these things
by me before you make

decisions, please. I also
went to a fashion school.

I'm sorry.

Sincere apologies.

[Pidgin] I forgot you attended the
Fashion Institute of Technology, Yaba.

[Yoruba] Well done, son of a
tailor. At least, I went to school.

That's a low blow, my bro.

[Pidgin] Please, don't make me laugh.

See, you know what?

Let me burst your head now. Let me just
show you one of the designs I'm working on.

Guy, don't show me anything
mehn, don't show me anything.

Just chill.

Look at this.

- It's okay.
- I didn't... I didn't hear that.

What did you say?

I said it's ok... please, this guy.

Bro, it's mad.

It's fire.

My brother.

But still run the decisions by me first.

I've got you.

You know we can actually
keep this for next season.

Next season.

As you're looking at this design, in
my head, I have already rocked it.

It's just the shoes that I'm going to
wear with it that I'm thinking about.

You're saying next season, keep playing.

Fine.

I'll find us the money we need for this.

This guy, just don't
change the designs again.

I promise you.

Chidi, Chike Nwafor is still not talking.

The case is with the justice system now.

But we still have to
find who's responsible.

Nineteen businesses in
Nigeria alone and nobody

is willing to put a face
to this foolish person?

What about your contacts in Ghana, South
Africa and the Eastern African countries?

Those ones are suffering
the same thing, same memo.

Chidi, if we don't catch this person,
more businesses are going to suffer.

They will be destroyed.

There was one name
Chike's father kept saying

before he died of a
suspicious heart attack.

What name?

Catherine.

He kept saying Catherine has k*lled me.

I think Catherine might be a person
of interest for this investigation.

We find out who Catherine is
and we break open this case.

Hmm.

Love it.

Chidi, I'm going to need
you to comb through

every single footage you
can get your hands on the Nwafors.

Both in and outside their office.

This Catherine...[Chuckles]

We'll find her.

We will.

[Sighs]

Yes ma.

Hey, Dupsy.

Where are you?

Okay.

Yeah, Kanla is on his way.

I thought the old man uninvited him?

He did what?

[Glass clinking]

May I have your attention, please?

Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we
are gathered to celebrate my father.

Mr. Demi Holloway Snr.

You see, my father is a great man.

Very accomplished.

He taught me many things about life.

About business.

Some of them, good.

Quite frankly,

some of them ridiculous.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

That speech.

You either celebrate your old man

or leave it for the people
who revere his presence.

And whose fault is it that
his presence is not revered.

Everybody please,
calm down, please.

No! No, no, no.

I mean, he threw decorum out of the window.

Imagine me coming here to a
party that I put together for you, only

to find out that you uninvited my
best friend and my business partner.

Is that why you're shouting?

What is the point of giving
that boy a seat on this

table when we know he cannot
keep to a simple dresscode.

Dad.

You've always known Kanla.

He's a free spirit.

That guy is more or less my brother.

I don't remember having a second son.

Darling, please.

No!

You're right.

He's a... he's a free
thinker with original thoughts.

But you! You're confused.

Rubbishing the legacy
that I've worked so hard

to build for you and
your unborn children.

I never asked you to
sacrifice anything for me.

You're just an ungrateful child.

And you're an overbearing father.

[Sighs]

Didn't you get enough from last night?

- Not today babe.
- What do you mean Kanla?

I said not today. Can you back off?

Not today, ah.

Can you?

What's up with you?

Fine girl like you.

How much is your problem?

[Pidgin] Are you mad?

Chill, come here. [Pidgin] Don't
you know that you're with a woman?

Can you see she's a woman?

Move back, what's wrong with you?

You didn't have to do that.

I was sorting it out.

Uhm, no. I'm so sorry. I was just here
for backup, just in case, you know...

Thank you.

There you go.

Actually...[Clears throat] I know that my
gender has embarrassed us today but...

...is it possible that maybe you can
let me buy you a drink to make up?

I don't even know your name.

Excuse my manners.

[Clears throat] My name
is Kanla, what's your name?

Mbali.

Hmm, that's a really nice name.

Nice to meet you Mbali.

What does it mean?

It means flower.

Hmm, beautiful flower.

Uhm, so I was actually headed
out to go get something to eat.

I'm hungry as well, you
know. I don't mind getting

something to eat if you don't
mind taking me along with you.

Okay, I've already
called my driver, Jones...

Nah, there's no need for
that. I have a... a ride outside.

You have a ride?

Nice... big... ride.

- Uhm... hmm.
- Shall we?

- Okay.
- Okay, cool. Let me get that for you.

Easy.

Gentleman.

Thank you.

After you.

I'm coming.

Guy, I said I'm coming.

Kanla, I swear if you're
drunk, this will be the last...

[Nadia chuckles]

Nadia.

How did you get in?

That was easy.

I just threw a thing to your security guys.

Hmm hmm.

Nadia, you shouldn't be here.

I'm grieving.

You never even cared about the old man.

He's responsible for how I'm living.

So actually, I do care.

Look, we can't...

Just one night.

Hmm?

I promise.

Yeah.

I won't disturb you again.

Nadia.

Nadi...

You know, it's actually shocking though.

You know, it's not expected that a
girl like you would come buy suya here.

I'll expect that you would
take me to like a fancy place.

A girl like me?

You speak as if you know me.

Nah, you know what, I'm
actually sorry for generalizing.

Apology accepted.

You know the only reason
why you're not eating Amala right

now is because my
favourite buka is closed.

Suya is second option.

[Pidigin] This girl, you are street!

Ah, a good one.

[Both laugh]

So tell me, what were
you doing at the bar today?

I was just drinking my sorrows away.

Well, it's the anniversary of
my parents. Well, their death.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

I'm just trying to find
a way to deal with it.

You know I can actually relate to that.

When I was a baby, I lost my dad

in a tragic accident and

and then, I lost my mum to
cancer when I was in the university.

I miss her sometimes.

Like today?

Like today.

I'm sorry.

No, it's fine.

Yeah.

So, what happened today?

- Oh, today [Chuckles]
- Hmm hmm.

I realized that uhm...

...that no matter what I
do, I won't be able to fit in.

Apparently, membership
to the upper echelon is only

by birth and I wasn't
born with a silver spoon.

Yeah.

You know, sometimes,
you're not just meant to fit in.

You know why?

Look up.

Stars were meant to...

Uhm... stand out? No, shine?

- Shine.
- Excatly.

That's what you do.

You shine.

That is so sweet.

[Both laugh]

Let's eat.

Oh.

Put the onion in.

Hello Jones.

Oh, you're here. Uhm,
I'll see you just now.

What do you mean?

Listen, I have to go.

No, give me your number.

Don't worry, we'll see
each other really soon.

Really?

Demi.

Nadia.

You promised, one night only.

I know.

But I want more.

I want a relationship.

I... [Sighs]

I can't love anyone right now.

You're only going to get hurt.

I hope I can make you love me.

No.

You need somebody who can really love you.

Right now, I'm not just that man.

Even if this will end and...

And I think that might
just be for the best.

Hey.

Guy, you're going to work already.

Yeah. The consultants from
Yinka are coming around today.

Alright my guy. Last night was mad bro.

It was mad for me too.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Ready?

Yeah.

Alright. Get to the office early.

Yeah, yeah for sure.

Wait...

- Later.
- Yeah, later.

Man!

Demi!

[Pidgin] This guy won't k*ll me.

Look, the only reason
why I paid you is because.

You said you had a guy who had a guy.

So, what are you now saying about
some manager you have to talk to.

Guy, I don't want to hear
all that, okay? Just fix it!

Yeah?

Look, all I know is
that I want Ayra wearing

one of our collections to the BET awards.

Make it happen.

Argh!

[Sighs]

You know...

... when somebody says they
have a guy who knows to solve

your problems, you need to
make sure you meet the guy.

Make sure the guy knows
how to solve your problems.

Lesson learnt.

Yeah, that happens.

Experience makes us better.

You can say that again.

You know, if you also
want to reach out to

Ayra, you can just reach
out to her management.

He's a really level headed guy.

And if you can't dress
Ayra for the hip hop awards,

then perhaps he can
afford you a different option.

You sound like you know him.

Yeah.

We've crossed paths.

Okay.

Thanks.

Sure.

Okay.

Oh my goodness.

Jean Pierre.

Darling.

Here you go.

So, you're...

Yeah.

- Good day sir.
- How're you doing?

Yinka.

Oh.

I'm so sorry.

It's fine.

I'm so sorry. I've been
dealing with a lot. I

had to get to the bank
and I grabbed some coffee.

I've known you all my life my
man and I've never beat you to time.

Yeah but erm, it is what it is.

How far, anything for me?

Well, your father has
put forward a proposal.

Why didn't he tell me himself.

I heard you two had a squabble yesterday.

Yeah, you know we Holloway men.

So, what's the offer?

Well, he's willing to invest money
in your company for the expansion.

Okay.

With what conditions?

After the expansion is
successful, let's say at

most five years, your
company joins the Holloway group.

Not interested.

Sorry?

I said, not interested.

Won't you ask Kanla first?

Kanla is also not interested.

Look, do you have any other offers for me?

Well, I have a list of top consultants.

Now, that's what we're talking about.

Yeah.

Look, I may have needed
my father's help with

starting this business
but I can expand it myself.

Noted.

[Clears throat]

Alright, let me be on my way.

[Pidgin] Yinka, what's up?

- My man.
- Fine boy.

- What's good man?
- Good to see you mehn.

Guy, give me some of your beards.

Guy, calm down. [Both laugh]

Looking sharp.

Yeah, I'm about leaving, so...

- I'll see you around.
- Yeah, I'll see you.

Let me guess.

He's trying to get you to take
money from your dad, right?

Yeah.

Even though if you
think about it, it's not

too much of a bad idea
as long as we pay back.

Kanla, focus on your designs.

Let me handle this part of the business.

So, tell us. How do you intend
to advance Demi and Kanla studios?

I intend to make DK the number
one clothing line in Nigeria.

You don't think we're number one already?

Fast fashion that is easily produced
and supplied in diverse European markets.

Wait, wait, excuse me. Your master
plan is to have us run a sweat shop?

We'll have to be intentional
about international collaborations.

Sounds good on paper but what
are your international connections

and what are your feasible
short and long term goals?

We'll talk to the celebrities,
tell them to wear, post

on their Instagram, Twitter,
Snapchat, Facebook,

you know, in fact to be honest,
[Yoruba] your styles are outdated.

No, no, I won't lie to
you, they are outdated.

[Yoruba] There is a very good
designer in Ibadan, he is terrific.

He'll make you really beautiful styles.

You need to work with him bro.

I'll change everything
for you guys, I'm here.

I'm not that expensive.

Hold on a minute, okay?

Do I need to be here?

Okay. Up and out, thank you.

Thank you, that will be
all. Thank you very much.

You can give me a call when you're ready.

Jesus... thank you.

To think these guys
came highly recommended.

Can we just wrap it up please? Everybody
that has come from Yinka has been...

Good morning.

My name is Mbali Kumalo.

- From the coffee shop?
- Yes, it's nice to see you again.

Okay, so we'll go straight to the point.

We've had a really long day.

We're Demi and Kanla

and we're trying to expand
into the international market.

How do you intend to help us?

But it's already happening.

Demi and Kanla started
showcasing at university campuses.

To moving to big
publications and big runways.

Nothing says homegrown more than that.

That is very flatering but
from what I'm hearing, you're

telling us that we don't really
need you or your services.

On a contrary, you do.

Yes, I agree you may have
found local success but to break

into the international markets,
you need the right links.

Which can prove to be two things. It
can be expensive and it can be difficult.

This is where I come in.

With my vast experience having
worked with big fashion brands,

such as Essence and American Vogue,

America is tapping into
all things African right now.

With Afrobeats dominating
the music scene and Nollywood

gathering global attention.

We need to affiliate
ourselves to black culture.

And align ourselves with
crossover black artists.

I believe that we can break
into the international space.

This time next year, when
anybody thinks black luxury,

Demi and Kanla will be
at the top of their list.

If you hire me.

Erm... that is very, very, very facinating.

Mbali, congratulations, it seems like we
have finally found ourselves a consultant.

Actually, I'll love to give your pitch some
more thought and get back to you, okay?

- Ms. Kumalo?
- Yeah.

But I'm...

- Kumalo.
- Kumalo.

Thank you gentlemen.

Well, here is my business card.

Come on.

Guy, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean anything
I said, I was just pissed.

It's fine.

No.

No, it's not fine bro.

We're not fine.

I'm afraid that we're going to lose
everything that we've worked hard for.

Guy.

The company is going
through the same economic crisis

that every business is going
through in the country, alright?

All we need to do is
to just minimize how

much we spend and I take the blame.

And I promise that I'll do everything
that I can to reduce how much I spend.

You know, maybe my
father was right afterall.

Maybe I'm just not cut
out for this business.

[Pidgin] Guy, what are you saying?

Maybe I'm not cut out
for this business thing.

Stop saying that.

If you're not cut out for
this business, how would

you have successfully run
the business for six years?

All we need to do is just find
some sort of strategy, technique

to scale the business
and we'll be fine.

True.

And we'll do this without
collecting one Kobo from your dad.

[Chuckles] Thanks.

I've got you.

Also, there's that Mbali
girl that we interviewed.

The girl seems to know her onions. She
might be the magical touch that we need.

Yeah, she's good.

I looked through her file.

The truth is I met her earlier today.

- Where?
- Yeah, at the cafe.

- Oh yeah?
- Yeah.

She's the one I met at E-bar
that I wanted to tell you about.

- Really?
- Yeah.

[Pidgin] But that girl isn't bad at all.

Wait guy, wait.

[Pidgin] Do yo like her?

[Chuckles] I would like
to work with her, come on.

Hmm.

Okay.

Wait...

You like her?

No.

[Pidgin] Why are you keeping
a straight face, do you like her?

No, I don't like her like, like
her. She has vibes, you get.

And we got along
nicely but like it's not like...

You don't like, like,
like, it's just like...

See, you know she's going to be
working for us so we can't even like her.

True.

I don't like her like, like her, like...

Wait now, you didn't even let me...

Calm down, I already won.

Alright, let's start again.

Guy, I'm tired. I want to go and sleep.

Some of us have to work.

[Demi and Mbali chuckle]

So, this is me officially welcoming
you to Demi and Kanla studios.

Hmm.

- Thank you for having me.
- Thank you for being here.

Well, you know I was thinking,

We need to target the
international audience and

in order to do so, we
need to find a simpler name.

I agree.

Uhm [clears throat]. Do you,

do you have any thoughts?

Well, I was thinking something simple.

Something that the
audience can grasp easily.

Simple is good.

You know what, erm...

How about me and you

have this conversation over lunch.

Lunch sounds good.

Yeah.

Alright, so let me go get my stuff.

- Oh.
- Oh, hey.

- Dupe, this is Mbali.
- Hi.

Mbali is our new consultant. She's
helping us with our expansion.

Oh, nice to meet you.

Mbali Kumalo.

Nice to meet you. They
really need your help.

Mbali, this is my little
cousin, Dupe Holloway.

Not so little.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

She functions more like our coporate CSR.

We give her free clothes
and she just... yeah. [Chuckles]

Stop.

It's my right.

Well, she's a lucky
girl. Lovely to meet you.

- Same here.
- Alright, I'll see you now.

I'll see you.

She's fine!

Are you sure you'll be
able to concentrate on

the work you're doing here.

Oh, she? I didn't even
know that she's fine.

You did not... [Chuckles]

You know me, I don't see gender.

Oh wow.

I don't...

Where's my money? You didn't send it to me.

You made me come
to your office, is it fair?

Hey, when I was saying you were
CSR, is this not what I was talking about?

Whose money am I suppose to eat?

So, you understand how I'm doing it right?

As you can see, if you're not
careful, you'll break the needle

and you don't want to do that.
These needles cost a lot of money.

You understand? Alright.

Well, we're very particular
about our bespoke

designs and customer
satisfaction is our priority.

- Hmm.
- That's right.

Now this is where all the magic happens.

- Hmm.
- I know.

Quite a bit of space, isn't it?

- Tamuno, how are you?
- How're you doing Rasheed?

-Hi
-How're you doing?

He's one of us.

So, I hear congratulations are in order.

And you should have told me this outside.

I'm just happy that you're here
with me, sorry, here with us.

I love seeing you in your element.

This is a great PR opportunity.

I'm going to make
sure that I milk this

opportunity to get you
guys great investors.

So, how do you plan on packaging me?

Hands on boss.

Hands on.

I like the sound of that.

- Carry on.
- Thank you sir, thank you.

- Alright.
- Let's carry on with the tour.

- Are you distracted?
- No, not at all.

Quite a gorgeous place, don't you think?

- Hmm, beautiful. Love it.
- I know.

- Love the energy.
- This is where you'll be working.

Seriously?

What?

- It's food.
- Hmn hmn.

Fork and knife.

[Laughs]

I told you, it's amazing. Hmm.

Okay, here it goes.

Don't laugh.

Go ahead.

It's good, tight?

You see, I told you, I told you.

It' actually good.

It's good, yeah.

Really?

How did you even know about this?

Always try stuff, like be adventurous.

No, you experiment with
your tommy, that's what you do.

Wait, hold on.

So, I've managed to speak to
Ayra's manager and he's agreed

for her to wear the Kitan dress
for the hiphop-BET awards.

I've seen the designs, they are
beautiful but please, you have to k*ll it.

Now moving right along,
while working in SA for SARKS,

I made some contacts and I've
reached out to one of those contacts

to see if we can get you into some
premium retail stores in the US and UK.

Good job.

Now imagine, DEKAN all around the world.

That's the dream.

The only problem is that
we need money and lots of it.

I've sent you prospect
of investors via email.

Look through it and tell me who
you'll like latest by wednesday.

Okay.

Now, one more thing.

There's an auction that I've
organized for one of my clients.

They will be prospective investors
and I need you to both be there.

The emphasis is for you to impress.

Yeah, he always does.

Oh, and finally, I need a dress of course.

Alright Mbali, talk to you later.

This is rubbish, cut it again.

- Rasheed.
- Yeah.

Where is that outfit that I was working on.

We're done.

We've sent it to the showroom.

Ms. Funlola will pick it up tomorrow.

Alright. There's been a
change of plans, alright?

You're going to have to
cut a new one for Funlola.

Why?

That's not possible.

There's no way we can
cut a new one today and

even sew it today.
It's not possible.

Tell her that it will be
ready in three days.

Tell her something
happened in the office.

We'll throw in a new
dress or something, okay?

Worst case scenerio, I'll help
you guys sew. Sharp, sharp.

You don't... this is
not making any sense,

that's what you're not getting.

There's no way we can
sew a new one and finish it.

You don't understand.

[Yoruba] What is all these?
What sort of problem is this?

Hello, Mr. Kanla.

You made it.

You forced us, remember?

You look beautiful.

Thank you. [Kanla coughs]

Thanks to me.

Well, I see that you'll
be the centre of attention.

All women's eyes will be on you.

Please come in, relax and sit.

And by the way, buy something.

Impress me.

Good evening very distinguished
guests, ladies and gentlemen.

Art they say is the universal
language of the soul.

Capturing transent human
experiences in such a

manner that is timeless,
profound and beautiful.

Tonight is a night that
we will not forget in a hurry.

So, I welcome you to a night of
charity and a night where art meets life.

My name is Tolu Thompson and
I will be your compère for tonight.

Please put your hands
together for yourselves.

Thank you very much, thank you.

Now, we begin the night with
the bidding of the music man.

The very bronze cast by British-Nigerian
sculptor, Ifunanya Mbadiwe

at one million naira.

Remember that every
proceeds from the bidding

tonight goes to the
national relief againt polio.

So, we begin with 1.5 million naira.

Do I have a hand there?

Thank you very much sir.

Let's take this a little
higher, two million naira.

Three million?

Okay, four million?

Alright, I think I have a hand
over there for five million, right?

Thank you, thank you very much.

Now, let's take this a notch higher.

Six million.

Seven.

Eight million.

Nine million?

Okay, ten million.

Alright ladies and
gentlemen. Please put your

hands together for
that man over there.

Thank you very much.

Now, this bronze cast
has been sold to that

amazing man over
there for ten million naira.

Please, let's put our
hands together for him.

Thank you, thank you.

I can see you have both of
them eating out of your hands.

I'm just doing my job.

A good one at that. With this
fashion studio, I can conveniently

do my business for years,
no one would ever suspect me.

But you said that once I was
finished with this job that I would...

I keep my promises.

And this job isn't
over yet. It's been three

months, its time to move to stage two.

Yes ma'am.

[Sighs]

Hi,

What!

How?

Oh girl,

You did justice to
that dress, you ate it up

- If you ever get tired of this
consultancy thing, - Hmmm

try modeling

A lot of money to be made girl...

Money.

Welcome

So you are the slut who stole my dress?

Do not call me a slut, you are a child.

- How dare you?
- Oh, do I need to call security?

Good.

Mbali, the boss has asked
to see you once you come in.

Thank you.

I need to see Demi now.

Would you rather go in there and find him?

Or you try two new dresses?

Not at all.

Absolutely perfect.

You wish.

Is everything okay?

- Amuda, who did the QC for this outfit?
- Rasheed.

Okay.

Alright.

Here we go.

Wow.

Looking good.

Guys, at this point we need to
make a decision on our investor.

We need the money... and now.

I know who I would want to choose.

But I want to know who you guys would like.

You know what?

You're the expert here.

You should choose.

Okay...

...and you, Kanla?

Uhmm...

Can we get a little more time to delibrate?

No.

Alright. Whatever Demi says.

Okay, perfect.

I'll set up that meeting.

[Clears throat]

What do you think?

Hmm...

I don't know.

Hey.

Hey.

You're leaving?

Yeah, I see you're leaving too.

Yeah. Need a ride?

Ah, nah. I've already called a car.

- Okay.
- Yeah.

Hey, I know this is
impromtu but my friend is

exhibiting at the RED
DOOR Art Gallery and I was

I was thinking maybe it's
not a good idea to go alone.

Would you like to be my date?

[Mbali chuckles]

Why don't you ask your many women?

Ton of women.

- Yeah.
- What are you talking about?

One of your women,
she called me a bitch for

apparently stealing her
dress or something like that.

Uhm...

First of all, she's not one of my women
and yes, I did promise her a dress.

Oh, after a night of passionate sex.

You know what? Nevermind.

I didn't say

I'm not going with you.

I'm just wondering what to wear.

I'm sure I could fix something up.

Hmm.

This is good.

Yeah.

You have a really good eye.

I like my art the way I like my women.

Timeless, mysterious, sophisticated.

You're a naughty flirt.
You know that, right?

I like what I like.

I like you.

But Kanla is like a brother to me.

So, if you have feelings
for him just let me know.

I love Kanla.

Like a brother.

Okay.

[Mbali laughs]

Wait, you're not trying to
brother-zone me too, are you?

Was.

Okay, come. Okay.

[Mbali laughs]

Oh wow.

I like that piece over there.

Beautiful.

Irene?

Ah ah...

[French] My handsome man, how are you?

You look very beautiful yourself.

Thank you.

You look good.

Dad.

And who is the wonderful looking woman?

This is Mbali, she is our consultant.

She's South African.

Brilliant.

Stunning. [Irene laughs]

[French] Good aftenoon sir and ma.

Oh, you speak French too.

[Mbali laughs]

That's a plus in my book.

Yeah, kind of. I mean, I had a
really good elementary school teacher.

I see what you did there.

That's a good one.

I hope you're advising him
to seek trustworthy investors.

Yeah. I am sir.

Yes, I offered him some money with little
conditions but he refused to take it.

Yeah, that's my dad. Always
painting me out to be the villian.

That's because you're the bad one.

Yes and if not for the
love I had for your mother,

- I would say I regret...
- Regret ever having had me?

Come on dad, don't stop.

Say what you really think.

Excuse me.

But I always say the truth.

This is not a good time, darling.

Excuse me.

Demi.

Demi... Demi.

Why do you have an old
woman running after you like that?

Old woman, really?

We are practically the same age

[French] Are you okay?

[French] He is never going to love me, ever.

You know the only reason why he's had
on you like this is because he loves you.

Do you know how much I
wish he was that hard on Dupe?

That man regrets that I was ever born.

Demi.

He's angry because you defied
him and started your own business.

Angry because you were successful at it.

And angry because you're
refusing his help, Demi.

He just wants to be your father.

Irene, accepting any help from him
means that he was right and I was wrong.

You both are just too stubborn.
Competing when there is no need for it.

I've always done things my way
and I will continue to succeed like that.

Oh, Demi.

You know I'll always support
you in whatever you do, right?

I will.

But...

Here's my advise for you.

Please, let go of the
past and be happy again.

Please.

Okay.

I'll see you later.

Please, take care of him.

Will do.

Do you want to go home?

I want to take a walk.

Okay.

You know when my mum died, he changed.

He became cold.

As if he blamed me for her death.

How did she die?

When she had me, she
developed a heart condition.

Got worse over the years and then...

I was fifteen when she died.

Maybe if she hadn't had me.

No.

Listen. It's not your fault.

He made me feel like as if it was.

He got married to Irene

I thought things would get better.

It got hadder and harder.

That's kind of when I got rebellious.

He tried to punish me. He
sent me to school in Nigeria.

Unfortunately for him,
that's where I met Kanla.

Oh, I see.

True story. Kanla's mum was our maid.

One day, my mum
discovered that she had tailoring

skills and made her
her personal stylist.

Kanla lives his life on his
own terms, free as a bird.

I guess he kind of became
the brother I never had.

He was there for me.

All the turbulent times
with my father and

when his mum died,
I was there for him.

So, all these years I just...

...I just wish my
father will have at least

one little thing that he could
say he's proud of me about.

Listen here.

Come here.

I am proud of you.

Kanla is proud of you. Your
step-mum is proud of you.

Don't throw away the love
that you have just because

you're not getting it from
the person that you want.

I'm glad I have you.

Me too.

So, I wanted to ask you.

I just want us to keep this a secret.

Just until we get the
investors paper signed.

You know that Kanla is temperamental,
you know that. You know that, right?

I really won't want to jeopadize anything.

So, secret lovers.

Yeah.

Secret lovers.

You know I'm very
envious of your closeness.

Something I wish I had.

Yeah, you said you lost your folks.

You were unable to get any friends,
you know, family to fill up that space?

I mean, I just used to move around
a lot so, I couldn't make friends.

- Moving around a lot.
- Yeah.

You know, I don't really
want to talk about it.

But since we're talking about it.

When I was a young girl, I
grew up with my relatives.

And they didn't treat me so well.

It was hard. I, I had
to fend for myself

as a young girl in Soweto.

So sorry that you
had to go through that.

Mbali, I like you a
lot. Like a whole lot.

You know that, right?

Yeah.

I need to know if you
and Demi have like any

sort of likeness going on because...

Demi and I, we're just friends.

And you...

I like you a lot.

- Oh, yeah?
- Hmm hmm.

But I know you're going to want
to go to Demi and gloat and you can't.

I want you and I to keep this a secret.

Just between you and I.

Just until we sign the papers

with those investors.

Okay?

Right?

That's smart.

So wait.

You want us to be like err...

...secret lovers?

[Laughs]

Like teenagers.

- Wait, the principal is coming let's...
- Stop [Mbali giggles]

You were really playing my part.

Uhm... where's that plastic?

What's next?

Alright, you break.

[Both laugh]

Wait, don't embarrass me.

I have high hopes.

I don't know what I'm
doing but I'll try.

Alright, let's see.

Okay, okay.

Anyone. A little bit lower.

Yes.

- Like this.
- Alright, just like that.

Okay.

- Okay, that wasn't bad.
- That wasn't bad at all.

That wasn't bad, right?

Oh sorry...

[inaudible]

Let me see you play.

Hmmm...

- Easy.
- That was easy.

- This looks nice.
- That was easy.

I found Catherine.

Catherine.

Do you know if she's still in the country.

Yes, she is and we have her location.

My man.

Alright.

So, get the team together. Through
her, we'll catch this mystery person.

- Yes boss.
- Alright.

Boys, let's head out.

Hey Dupsy.

This one that you're calling me today.

Uncle said I should talk to you.

And you too, you decided to call.

Do I sound like a responsible
person that can give you an advise?

You know that's the smartest thing you've
ever said since the day you were born.

You're so unserious.

Yeah. So, what's up? Irene said
you weren't feeling too good.

And you couldn't call.

I was busy.

So, if I died, that's what you'd have said.

I'm sorry, okay?

What happened?

Doctor said I should
take it easy on the alcohol

So, I started taking dancing classes.

It helps increase my adrenaline

like alcohol does.

Well, what can I say? I'm happy for you.

Thank you o.

You sound really different.

I will say happy, even.

What's up with you, cuz?

Well, let's just say I met a girl

and I fell in love.

My cousin,

the Yoruba demon, is in love?

I know, I know. It happens, it happens.

So, why didn't Kanla tell me?

He always gossips with
me about your women.

Kanla doesn't know about this.

And he probably won't until
after we sign with the investors.

Wait.

Please don't tell me the
woman you are in love

with is this Mbali that
Irene told me about.

Yes, it is.

And I...

I actually think Kanla likes her too.

But hey, she chose me, okay?

That's cold cuz.

I know.

I know and I feel guilty but

Dupsy, this is the first time in my
life I'm willing to fight for a woman.

To be honest bro, I think its
too early. This decision you're

about to make will make or
mar your relationship with Kanla.

Make sure its worth it. Because
even though Kola is just your guy, he

is also the person that has been
with you through your toughest times.

Don't allow a woman who you have
barely known for six months, break that.

Yeah.

We've been looking to expand into
the fashion industry for a while now.

All the international fashion
houses are a close caucus

DEKAN has a prospect that could last fifty
years and we would like to fly with you.

Well, we have also look at LUAN Investment
Groups track record and the books

and we would love to fly with you.

Then, why not just sign immediately?

Ah, I love the readiness, let's sign.

But there's just one thing.

What's that?

We want twenty five percent of
DEKAN's stocks, making us shareholders.

We'll like to be part of the family.

Wait, that... that wasn't
part of the conversation.

Mbali?

Mr. Demi.

No investment company will put money out
there just to wait years to get it back.

This company will be great.

We just want a piece of the pie.

Mr. Vincent, that decision
can't be made immediately.

Perhaps, you could give
us time to think about it.

We do not need time to
think about it. Twenty-five

percent is definitely not
going to happen, come on.

Kanla...

The offer will be on the table for
the next few days. After that, we leave.

With our money comes all
our contacts around the world.

If it would have taken you
five years to get to this dream,

it will take us one year to
get your name out there.

Yes.

Okay, it's in the keeping.

I'll see you out.

Demi.

Why wasn't I sent the document to vet?

Because I didn't want
my father to know about it.

Listen.

I know your dad is a very hard man.

But opening the back door to a
total complete stranger

isn't always the best decision.

Look.

You're going to inherit your
father's company one day.

You can as well just take the
money and build your brand.

I am never going to do that.

Okay, then. Just let me vet this company.

Do not sign anything, okay?

[Exhales]

[Man grunts]

I'm sorry, please I'm sorry.

Do you still want double, Bala?

You know, I find it facinating.

You drive into my house and you
let them shut the gate behind you.

Sit at my table, eat my food and
still have the audacity to demand for more.

Clearly, you have no idea who I am.

Please, I'm sorry.

[Bala grunts in pain]

I thought you said this a done deal.

It was.

It is done. I just didn't tell them.

I wanted them to hear
it from Vincent's mouth.

Please, forgive me.

Why haven't they signed?

They will sign.

It's just that they're so used
to owning their own business

that they're surprised that
someone wants a piece of it.

So, they're still children

wet behind the ears.

Mbali, you had better
get them to sign it and fast.

Your future depends on it.

[Bala] Please, forgive
me. Please forgive me.

I mean, do we have to give
them twenty-five percent?

Can't we just give them the
money and launder it like usual?

Mbali.

What is this that I'm hearing?

You know...

No...

You're not in love with the boys, are you?

No.

I'm not.

You had better not be.

You brought those boys to my attention.

Therefore, you'll do whatever it
takes to ensure that I get that business.

I have way too much at stake
to back down from this ever.

Mbali, if you fail me,

the consequences will be fatal.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Good girl.

Please, forgive me

Please, forgive me.

[Kanla laughs]

You know that you're so
funny when you do that, right?

Oh, my God.

Come here, come here.

What do you mean? What do you mean
by that? No, what do you mean by that?

Mbali.

Ah ah...

Demi.

Kanla.

[Pidgin] What are you doing here?

You're with him now?

It's not what you think.

After everything that
I've done for you, you

couldn't even let me
have this one thing.

I don't understand, what
do you mean by that?

Don't talk to me in that
condescending manner.

This guy, are you okay?

Stop, stop.

What have you done for me
that I haven't done for you?

You know what? You, wait, you're with him?

Like, this is...

It's not what you think

Don't, don't... even think about it.

You're unbelievable.

Hello Kanla, we've been waiting for you.

Please, sit down.

Please sit down in my house,
what is going on with you guys?

What is this, Demi?

Same question I've been asking them.

Calm down guys.

You're not in trouble here.

I'm the one that's trying
to save you from trouble.

Do you know these two?

That's Mbali, my girl...

Uhm...

...our consultant.

And that's Mr. Vincent,
C.E.O LUAN Investment Group.

He's not the C.E.O, he is the
pointman for the money laundering group.

What? Wait...

The LUAN Investment Group
has been investing in thriving

businesses either by shares
or lending money to them.

Once the owner agrees to their deal, they
are forced to launder money for the group.

And once the businesses are
caught, they're too scared to

name the people or whoever
the pointman is, is found dead.

Wait, dead?

Okay and what happens to the businesses?

It shuts down and the owner goes to prison
and the laundered money is forfeited.

Let's just take it back a little bit.

What does all of these
have to do with Mbali?

Exactly, what does she have to do with it?

The group blackmails
young women and men to

work for them and she's one of them.

That's not possible. She's not capable.

No. Come on, come on.

You guys probably have a...

The same way she's not
capable of deceiving both of you.

Well, we've been
following her for a while now

and we know that she's
been dating both of you.

And you both did not
know about it, did you?

I know Mr. Vincent came to see you both.

Did you sign yet?

We were going to sign it tomorrow at work.

That's not going to happen.

I need you to go along with that plan.

- No!
- No, that's not happening.

The person behind LUAN Group is
in Nigeria, we need to catch them.

We've been following
Mbali for a while but there's

no direct evidence that
ties her to this person.

All of that sounds like a You problem,
what does that have to do with us?

First, because you don't have a choice.

Even if I choose not to charge you
for the launder of ten million with a

fake charity, what do you think is
going to happen to your expansion plan

if the media gets a
whiff of this information?

If this person excapes, another
person is going to take the fall.

We need you to catch this person.

Okay.

Demi, are you thinking what I'm thinking?

If you guys can't catch this
person, why is it us that is going to...

Please!

We need to take this monster down.

There are lives at stake.

Please.

Guy.

How did we let things get this far?

We met a girl.

Fell in love and we damn
near lost our friendship.

I'm not going to lie, I...

I was jealous of you.

What?

Guy, you have everything.

I mean.

You and your dad don't see eye to eye
but deep down inside, that man loves you.

But me, I have nothing.

Nothing apart from fashion.

Kanla, what are you talking about?

You have everything.

You have your late
mother's love guiding you.

That's why you're so
amazing at what you do.

Guy.

[Pidgin] Are you crying?

I'm not crying bro.

I don't know bro, like

what are we going to do?

We take down those bastards.

Gentlemen.

Mbali,

I'm glad that you could finally join us.

Can you please clear
this guy because he seems

to think that you're
intrested in him, so please

tell us who you chose.

Mbali, just set him straight.

Let him know what's going on.

I'm sorry.

What do you mean you're sorry.

I couldn't choose.

I love you both.

Do you know what that means?

Do you know how twisted that sounds?

You've been dating both of us.

Yeah, I know.

But I also have my
reputation to look out for.

So, you lied to us.

You lied to us to keep your job?

That means that you didn't love any of us.

I did.

Look, I've never had any
man show me the love,

the kindness that you
both have shown me.

I didn't know what to do.

I understand if you both
never want to see me again.

I will leave your establishment.

Sorry.

No!

We have a deal to conclude.

But we have our requirements

Our lawyer needs more time to conclude
his background checks on LUAN Investments.

But I've done my due
diligence, we're ready to go.

See, we appreciate you baby but you
need to understand that this is our baby.

If we're going to give
anybody fifteen percent

of our baby, we need
to check for ourselves.

You get that, right?

You get that.

Fifteen percent?

These people want twenty-five.

That's not going to happen.

We might be able to
negotiate the percentages but

we're definitely not giving
anyone twenty-five percent.

Look.

I know that you guys are
thinking about these logically

but the window will close.

We could lose these guys.

And I'll go get money from somewhere else.

Our fashion show is this weekend, ehn?

Bring Mr. Vincent.

Bring his associates, let them come
and see what our business is about.

And then that way they
will know that fifteen

percent is not so much
of a bad deal, right?

Okay.

- I'll bring them back to the table.
- Yes!

Yes.

You can trust me.

I'll do it for you guys.

Okay.

Thank you.

Okay.

What game are these boys playing?

Do you have any idea
how much cash I have

pilling up, waiting for
this deal to go through?

I now have clients
becoming impatient with me.

I'm sorry chief.

I'm the one who messed
the whole situation up.

You had better find a way to fix it.

I will.

I just need Mr. Vincent
to come to fashion week,

praise the boys, agree to fifteen percent.

And once we have
our foot in the door, we'll

be able to coerce them
for controlling shares.

I do not like this.

I do not like this at all.

But I have no choice other than to accept.
Now you get them to sign peacefully.

Or I will step in.

Okay Chief.

I need a backup plan for Demi Holloway

Find me a weakness.

Okay, go, go, go.

[Applause]

Who did this hair on you?

Absolutely terrible. You better
go out there and make it work.

Let's do it quickly.

Come on, quickly. Why are you... move!

Oh, Jesus.

Mr. Vincent.

You came.

Wow, I sure did. [Laughs]

Thank you, thank you.

Mbali was pretty convincing

and she was not wrong.

I'm sure she was.

Well, DEKAN is Nigeria's fashion future.

Thank you, thank you very much.

Fifteen percent is a bit steep

But we prefer to take it.

That's good to hear, that's good to hear.

You know, Kanla and I were
thinking after such a successful show.

We might be leaning towards,
I don't know... five percent?

You know with this
show, I can literally walk

into any bank and use
the Holloway name as collateral.

A bank is not the way to go, you know.

So you say, Mr. Vincent.

Thought you guys were serious.

Oh, we are.

We're very serious.

I'm a very patient man.

I'll give you time to think about it.

Once again, congratulations
for your successful show.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

[Demi Coughs]

What's going on here, is something burning?

[Both coughing]

Guy.

Who is that?

- Kanla.
- Relax, my hand, relax.

Just chill, okay? Calm down.

Who's there?
What's going on here?

Who are you?

Who's here? What
do you want from us?

What's going on here?

Sorry, excuse me. I'm sure there's a
mistake somewhere. We're just tailors.

What is all this about?

Whatever this is, you're
not getting away with it.

Gentlemen, hmm.

Thank you so much for
gracing me with your presence.

Permit me to introduce myself.

I am the brain behind LUAN Investments.

You can call me Chief.

I'm sure that you recognise
my pointsman, you've

come into contact with
him a couple of times.

Is that Vincent?

Is that Vincent?

What do you want from us?

I thought you'd never ask.

What I need is that I want
the both of you to sign over

fifty percent of your business
because you work for me now.

In what world is that going to happen?

Well, considering that

we'll be partners, I think it's fair
that I'm honest that, you know...

tell you everything upfront.

I invest in promising
business like your tiny boutique

and then I use them to launder
money for very important people

all across the globe.

DEKAN Studios will never do
business with criminals.

Never.
[Chief laughs]

Oh, you're funny.

As if you have a choice

which you do not.

[Dupe screams]

- Dupe!
- Demi, Kanla, don't let me die.

Do something please, don't let me die.

Dupe! Dupe!

I don't want to die, I don't want to die.

Oh wait, I have a bigger surprise
for the both of you. The best part.

- Bring the other package.
- What is going on?

I have a bigger surprise
for you. Just wait, wait, wait.

Tonight is special.

- Mbali?
- Actually, it's her fault.

She was supposed to
get you two to sign these

papers, easy-peasy with
minimum stress or drama.

But guess what she did.

What does the idiot do?

She falls in love. Get her out of my sight.

I do apologize for shouting.

Now,

it's getting late and I need to get to bed.

Therefore, I need the both of
you to sign these papers now.

No... no.

Sign the damn papers so I can go to bed.

Okay. You need to get us out
of this cuffs so that we can sign.

What did you say?

I said, can you please get us out
of this cuffs

so that we can sign.

[Dupe cries loudly]

Okay, I'll sign.

Excuse me.

I will sign the document.

Thomas, uncuff the idiots.

Chief, we need to leave now!

What's going on? What's...

We need to leave now!

What's going on?

Go down!

Took you guys long enough.

Finally.

Finally, the ghost a.k.a Chief

How?

You're careful alright, I give you that.

But you see that your despiration,
that's what led us right to you.

If you've tried to catch this
person and he's been evading

you, what's going to be
different this time around?

We'll use both of you
to set a trap for Vincent.

I'll look for another way to get her.

For now, go with the flow with Mbali.

React the way you would have
reacted before I exposed her.

I'll use her to get this phantom.

Anytime those papers are
signed, they have to take it to

the ghosts to put their
signature to make it official.

It is then we catch them.

Well, not immediately.

You set your terms, make
them wait till after fashion week.

If they agree to wait, it means your
business is very important to them.

We'll bank on their
despiration to set a trap.

Dupe... Dupe!

[Dupe] Yes! I'm here... I'm here.

Demi.

Are you okay? Are you sure?

I'm okay.

It's fine, you'll be okay.

So, all of this was going on and it
didn't occur to you to let us know?

See son, I know we've
had our issues but you

know I'll come running
if you're in any danger.

Yes.

If things have gotten more serious,
I would definitely have called you sir.

This was exactly what I
was trying to warn you about.

I'm not bashing him.

No. I'm just talking like a business
man who has experienced all these things.

I know dad.

I know.

Demi, you know, I know
I don't say this often

or maybe I've never said it at all.

But I'm proud of you.

Really, really proud of you.

Even if you decide not
to join me in the family

business, I really don't
care but I still love you.

I'm proud of you.

Proud of you.

Look, life is too short
for us to be fighting.

So, truce?

Truce.

Oh my God.

This is so good. Like,
I'm so excited darling.

I think this calls for a family vacation.

I agree with you.

It's been a long time that we had one.

Yes, we'll have a family vacation.

And when I say family,
that includes you Kanla.

Did I... Did I...

Thank you... thank you sir.

Okay dad, we'll come see you later today.

Yeah.

Bye dad.

- Alright, bye bye.
- Bye.

Bye bye.

Wait, did I hear what I just heard?

Welcome to the family.

Ah mehn.

[Pidgin] I stink.

Bro, I was going to say you need to go
take a long shower because you stink.

Look who's talking. Were you
not the one crying inside just now.

Bro, I didn't cry. I don't like all
these false allegations. I didn't cry.

You had tears in your eyes.

- Bro, it was the mask over my face.
- This guy.

You both know dad's going
to have conditions, yeah?

Yeah.

Just letting you know.

What did you do that for?

Sorry, officer.

Oh, hi Kanla.

You never smile.

It's work.

Sexy police.

Look at this guy, we almost died just now.

He's still pursuing a woman.

Hi.

Hello.

Hey.

You only have ten minutes.

That's all the time that I need.

I just want to start off by
saying that I'm very very sorry.

I was trapped.

And the only way that I could get out
of that trap was by hurting people.

I've been doing this for a long time and I
never thought that I would catch feelings.

I'm really sorry.

And I just want to say
that I hope you two can

find the happiness and
joy that you deserve.

[Clears throat] So, what? Are
you like free now, are you out?

I'm serving time.

I'll be out in the world, tracking some
of Chief's clients and helping the FCC.

So, you work with the FCC now.

Yeah, for maybe the next several years.

And hopefully, I can start a new life.

Well,

we wish you all the best.

Thank you.

Thank you for listening to me.

Actually, one question though.

Assuming that everything
worked according to plan,

you would have picked one of us, right?

Yes.

So...

...who would you have chosen?

Who do you think?

Why are you laughing?

- Because she...
- No but you know she meant me, right?

[Chuckles] No, she looked at me. So...

Come off it man.

You know she looked at me. She
literally looked at me and she was like...

Yeah, who do you think? As in, are
you a joke? Is it... do you understand?