Life and Dirt (2024) s01e01 Episode Script

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You knew the consequences of your actions
and your inactions.
The wages of sin death.
I can only give the things that I have.
Mercy isn't one of them, Ajazi.
Please, Nene.
Just give me more time.
Why are you asking for time,
when you still have it?
It's just a few months left.
You have had five years.
Did I ever disturb you?
Pay me what you owe me.
And before your time expires.
You knew the consequences.
Yeah.
Tell me we're closing.
Well, yes and no.
ErrI understand the no but
I don't understand the yes.
I want us to go out for dinner.
Now, somewhere quiet.
And I'm not taking no for an answer.
I had plans though.
Okay, tell me.
There is this new girl I was supposed
to have dinner with.
She came to the showroom, actually.
Well, tell her that the owner
of the showroom,
who happens to be your boss needs you.
Yes, sir.
I told him, money for hand,
back for ground.
No time.
I'm not working on credit for nobody.
What's wrong?
How long have you been with me?
Four years going on five.
And you remember what I told you
the first day I gave you this job?
Yes.
You said you wanted me to be your protégé
and grow to become as successful as you.
So, in four years, have you done
any kind of self-appraisal?
Well, I meanyeah
I have. You started me off on 250k.
Now, it's quadruple that amount.
I got myself a car.
Andyeah, I have my holiday package.
And compared to where
I was staying before,
I consider my three bedroom a mansion.
So you consider your salary as growth.
You forget that you earn what
you earn only because
I let you manage three of my businesses.
Have you ever heard the term "birds
of the same feather flock together"?
Yes, boss.
From the last five years, do you think
that we share any similarities?
Are you about to fire me?
You think too small, Yo.
You know, I have given you enough time.
Enough time for you to take
the world by storm.
But you obviously can't.
-Sir!
-Sir!
Is the planned low cost housing project
a public private partnership
between the federal government and you,
Chief Obi?
It is a public-private partnership between
the federal government and my company.
But sir you are the head
of the company sir?
I don't run the company.
My daughters here
and a reliable team of
experts run the company.
Yes, yes, errThe company is my vision
and they run with it.
Okay sir. Many have raised questions
about the bid process.
And it's believed that other companies
that bid for it have more pedigree,
but you won it.
Do you have a response to that sir?
That should be a question
for the government.
That's a very good question.
It was a completely open bid.
And we believe our company
was as qualified as
any other company that entered
into the bidding process.
Now, let's not forget
that the federal government
wanted to go with a hundred percent
indigenous company.
After all, local content is key.
Well, she's not the federal government.
Still go ask the government.
Mrs. Nkem Wemina,
as the first daughter of Chief Obi,
do you intend to continue in the
line as a real estate mogul,
or do you want to toe your line
and go into politics full time?
I'm a woman, who like most people, can
do two or more things at the same time.
And being in politics is borne out
of my will to serve my people.
So whatever becomes the top priority,
only the future would tell.
-Thank you.
-Your daughter here
She describes herself as a party
animal and she always tries to
Hold it there, young man. Hold it, there.
Today is about a big big project.
We are embarking on
with the federal government, providing
more housing for Nigerians.
Let's keep it at that.
Thank you very much.
-Sir!
-Sir!
Come to the house!
Yes, sir.
-Daddy, I have an appointment though.
-I said come to the house!
Daddy, I have an appointment now.
Cancel that appointment
and come to the house.
Daddy, it's urgent! Please now.
Daddy, please
It's a wax appoint
Yes, sir.
Daddy! Daddy, I'm here.
My chief. I'm here, Daddy.
Please don't be angry.
I had to stop and get something.
Daddy! Sorry. I'm coming. I'm coming.
Daddy!
Dad!
Daddy, are you going to
say something or like
Oh yeah
-Who are you calling Daddy?
-Ah!
Well?
Call me Chief Obi.
It's this Daddy thing that makes
you think you're still a child,
not to give me grandchildren.
Daddysorry, Chief.
I am still single.
You know I'm just a baby girl.
It's Nkem that you should be facing
with all these. Not me.
This one that married a eunuch!
She would get a divorce and marry again.
Daddy, that's not a nice thing
to say to your daughter.
I'm saying it about her husband.
The man has no liquid in his loins.
And this one, you!
You've chosen to be wayward.
-Daddy, are you calling me this one?
-Is it me you're calling Daddy?
Sorry Chief,
is it me you're calling this one?
Ijeoma! I don't have a problem
with your waywardness.
Can you use it to get pregnant?
Just give me grandchildren.
Since your mother couldn't
give me a male seed
According to science,
that's your fault, Daddy
Don't bring in that science thing here.
You people should give me grandchildren.
Married, single, just get pregnant!
The last two Christmas
I couldn't enjoy it in the village!
My friends were parading their
grandchildren with all amounts of joy.
I sat in one corner, laughing like
a he-goat. You people think it's funny.
Will it help your fertility?
Daddy, I've already told you guys that
marriage thing is not really for me.
So when the time is right, it's Nkem that
will give you guys grandchildren.
Don't worry.
You. People think this is all a huge joke
what I'm saying.
I'm dying soon.
Ah, God forbid, Daddy!
I'm an old man.
Forget how much you think I'm fit.
This is all dye. Look at my hair.
It's all dye. Color.
One day
Daddy
You would just wake up and find out
that I have willed all my wealth
to your cousin's children.
After all, their last names are Obi.
But Daddy, that doesn't even make sense
because even if we do have children
Their last names are not going to be Obi.
So
Let your mother just return from
abroad and handle these things.
But, I warn you.
No grandchildren, no inheritance.
No inheritance without my grandchildren.
You've been so quiet.
What's wrong with you?
So that he can insult me more?
I'll soon leave this country for them.
Politician that wants to japá.
Please, stop it.
Well, if I get an ambassadorial
appointment
Whatever! Let's go shopping
to ease the pain.
IJ, no please.
Stop being a miser. Let's go!
No, no, no, no.
Sorry. Please don't make me make excuses.
Because you'd be lying.
I won't be lying but you
wouldn't believe me.
Hi, my name is Yo.
-Nkem.
-Nkem is my sister.
If I knew you had such a beautiful sister,
I would have ordered two of the same sofa
you requested.
It arrives in two days.
When you see that sofa, you see you.
Don't mind him. He's trying
to sell his market.
But the cute part is true though.
You are a beautiful human being.
-Thank you.
-Focus Yo.
Looks like you're about to start flirting.
I'm not.
Let me get you guys something to drink.
Water?
-That's fine.
-Okay. Water, it is.
Why do I have the feeling you're
sleeping with this guy?
Because you're my blood sister, duh.
IJ!
I know. Stop switching men like diapers,
even though they are full of shit.
But I mean,
this guy's into interior design.
I'm hoping that he can design
my interiors.
How does he feel about you, though?
Who knows? Don't give a damn
That's his father's business.
I think he's in love. I don't care.
You're about to break another man's
heart in less than six months.
Yeah. He's in the business of decorating
and redecorating. He'll be fine.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Here we go.
Oh!
Wouldn't you like to buy something?
I have good deals to
Yeah I came to see your new stuff and you
don't have them yet. Call me when you do.
Bye.
Oh wow!
-Thank you.
-Yes, sir.
You sounded like it was quite
urgent on the phone.
Looking at you
You still look like it's urgent.
Yes. Trust me, it's urgent!
So last night, I'm watching the news.
Who do I see?
The girl I'm currently knacking.
You understand? She's on TV.
Turns out her Pops is a big deal.
He has a contract with
the federal government
to build low cost houses in thousands.
That's where we come in. I'm watching it,
I'm like, we can approach the man
through his daughter
and bid for a contract
to do the furnishing of these houses.
I mean, sparse furnishing.
This is a deal that will
run into billions, Boss.
I took the liberty to print all these out.
We have to act fast.
So that nobody beats us to it.
It's on top.
-I see.
-Right.
-For real?
-Yes, sir.
So apart from the pussy that you're
getting from her, what's in there for you?
My ten percent, of course!
Bro, this is billions on the table.
Billions.
You're the one who said I should work
harder, aim higher, dream bigger.
So, let's go for this.
I mean, I can keep this relationship going
until we get in there,
get the money and get out.
Easy-peasy.
You see this?
This right here?
Litter.
Rubbish!
I meanI could have sent it to your
email but I wanted to be elaborate.
That's why I printed it to show you.
I promised I was going to help you,
you know.
But you
You are just going about
this thing the very wrong way.
You see these guys
These are big players, you know?
You don't even understand the league that
these guys are playing.
And that's where I'm gradually
trying to take you.
I can make you a billionaire, you know.
In a very short time.
When I say short time, I'm talkingyou
know, like this year.
Yeah, I can make you a billionaire
this year.
I like you, Yo.
You know
I want to take you on a financial journey.
I will take you
on a psychological journey.
You see, by the time
that you understand these realms
You will know that these things
is not by proposals.
Okay. Cool.
So when do we start?
Because quite frankly,
I don't know what to do anymore?
You're the one who says aim higher.
And for every move I make,
it seems I'm taking two,
three steps backwards.
SoI meanI'm ready. When do we start?
Patience, man.
Patience.
Patience.
What did you do with the money
I wired into your account?
Oh, I uhm
I actually wanted to do some shopping
for this chick yesterday.
I want to get her a few things. You know.
I mean you have enough money at your
disposal to get her a Cartier bracelet.
So, buy her a Cartier bracelet.
Okay. I'll add it to the cart.
Yeah, that's how much
a Cartier bracelet costs.
Wow!
I want to deliberately
intentionally teach you
how to become rich.
I'm going to have to do it by force
because if you cannot look out
for yourself,
I am determined to look out for you.
The only thing that can stop
me right now is you.
So I guess the question would be,
Yoshua
do you want to get rich or not?
Because getting rich is not difficult.
Staying rich
That's where the work is.
So let's get started! I'm ready.
I'm ready.
Ijeoma Obi.
Where are you?
Anytime you ask that question,
it only means one thing.
I'm glad you're getting to know me better.
Well listen, I'm wearing lingerie
and it's lace and it's red.
I'm at my short-let.
You have several short-let apartments.
The one of the last time.
I will get home first and
take a quick shower.
Hurry up.
I'm going out. I have a meeting with
some government functionaries
who are trying to get me a federal
appointment in the next dispensation.
Hey Yo!
Catch me if you can.
Dennis, I said I'm going
Dennis.
-Dennis
-I heard you!
You don't have to shout like that.
You're crazy.
You know that yeah?
You're a very good liar.
Very good.
This time, I want the truth.
Oh!
What is this doing in your closet?
No, no. You are about to lie Nkem.
What is this doing in your closet?
You know you're such a terrible person.
All these while you insisted that I was
the reason that it was my fault.
When it was you that was eating
up all of my children!
Ah!
Why?
Because of some political ambition?
I'm going to kill you.
Ah!
Nkem.
IJ, IJ Dennis!
Wait, wait!
Where do you think you're going?
Where do you think you're going to?
Shhh
Bring the knife.
Bring the knife!
Your sister is a killer!
Fuck!
She killed my kids!
Yes! Fuck you! Bastard!
Pussy! Fuck you!
Idiot!
You big, dick head!
Bastard!
Talk now, talk!
Bastard! Fuck you men!
Pussy! Fucking bastard!
Fuck you!