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Chief Daddy (2018)
It's Ebonylife
Family, they say, is everything. But sometimes discovering true family starts with a rude awakening. I beg your pardon, Madam Pat. I was not sleeping. I was only in meditation of counting plenty dollars, please. You are a goat! You should be having this kind of meditation in your house! I will not sleep again. Don't downsize. Madam Pat, Madam Pat! - Stupid man. If you come with me, I'm going to cut your legs into pieces. Madam Pat, please. Please, Madam Pat. Hello, Mum. Pat. Have you got the ingredients for my raspberry ripple? I'm not going to have dinner without it. I have, ma'am. Good. And have you sorted out the, um, itinerary for my Christmas trip to Switzerland? The request is on Chief Daddy's table. I'll remind him when he comes back. Has my son come back from his studio session? No, ma'am. I'm back! Man went on a little break and that, but obviously, no days off and that. Man's back in the booth, innit. You get me? Hold tight, wifey. Hold tight, man dem. Oy, oy, give me a little bit of reverb on that. You get me? Man's going in, is a one-take ting. Always on the block, posted up Man dem try check me, but Your girlfriend try chirps me, but I dodged She's not Penelope, she makes me laugh Like ha ha ha ha, ha ha ha Ha ha Mess about, you get smacked I be strapped, or get slapped In the face, like brrap brrap brrap brrap brrap brrap Slap slap Uh, and you better be strapped - Whoa, man! - So nice, baby! Is that you, blood? Mr. X, innit? Bruv! So excited to meet you, man! - Yo, yo, yo. Nah, you're the last person I expect to see here, man. Do you know what, yeah? I know, obviously, man always got ear on the road and that, but how did you hear about me? I didn't hear about nobody, bro. I came here to see my man, we've done our business, I'm out, man. Nice to meet you, though. Alright, bruv, bruv, sorry. Can you turn that off? Turn that off, man, what's wrong with you? Sorry, boss. What do you think about my tune? Do you like it? Guy. That track is wack. Listen, better take like three years, 17 months, go and think about music. Alright, don't waste my time, I'll see you later, yeah. Alright, bless. - Yeah, bro, nice one, yeah. We'll finish up our business later. Yeah, we'll talk about it. Peace and blessings to everybody. See you guys, man. - Bye! Baby! What did he say? You done know, man love it, you know? Alright, see you later, bruv, yeah? Yeah. He says he's really interested in me, yeah, and he thinks I'm sort of mix of Biggie and Tupac, but at the same time, still like a Stormzy and a Skepta. Wow! Yeah, he even wants to do a remix. Can you believe it? Oh my goodness! Mad, man, absolutely mad. But baby, remember you promised me a car when you get your first music deal. Babe, you know I got you, you know I love you. Yeah. Welcome, Chief Daddy. I've prepared your favorite, pounded yam and efo elegusi. Chief Daddy sir, I fired the gate man and employed a new one. Lady Kay said I should... But obviously Man don't grow over there Is this not my son? Yes sir, that's Femi. Why is he talking like that? I don't know. Hello? How are you? Good, good. You want to come over? Good. It's time you met everyone anyway. Good. Bye bye. Chief Daddy, remember you said every member of the family and staff should write down whatever they want for Christmas. Me, I just want... - Pat. Yes, Chief? Write it down and put it on my desk. I keep telling you everyday. I'm sorry, sir. Thank you, Chief Daddy. Chief Beecroft. My friend, he is a multi-billionaire, and stop insulting him by calling him ordinary billionaire. Do you know this man said we should write anything we want for Christmas, and I wrote a duplex, he did not even object. Is that the person you are calling just a billionaire? I will talk to you later. the dreamer. What is your? Come on, take me to the supermarket, I want to go and buy some things for my lady Kay. Who, me? Take you to supermarket? Look, I am Chief Beecroft's chauffeur. I am not your chauffeur, I am not your Lady Kay chauffeur. Do you understand? No problem! Yes, no problem. - Chauffeur Donatus. - Yes, that's me. Okay. Just wait and see. Wait here. Nonsense. Nonsense... Let's see who will cry. Okay, so you can go and spoil my name? No. Chief Daddy, please tell Donatus to drop me off at the supermarket. He has refused. Chief Daddy, she's telling lies. She couldn't allow me wipe the jeep I was wiping. Must you wipe the jeep before you drop me off? I'm not even going to drop you off. Why won't you drop me off? Because I'm not a common driver! I'm Chief Daddy's chauffeur! There's a difference! Go and call Aloy, call Johnson. They're the common drivers. Chief Daddy, please tell him to drop me off. Chief Daddy, please, I've come to remind you of the meeting this afternoon, between the Croft... Chief Daddy! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Don't worry, don't worry. Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme! I will carry, you concentrate on the legs. Easy, easy. Easy. No, you come, come, go first. Come on, go this way, this way. Hey! Chief Daddy. Daddy, no. - Chief Daddy. - Chief. Go, go, go, go, bring water. Water, let me give him respiration. Eh? One. Two. - Give him water. Respiration. Two. Come on, open this, now! I'm coming! If you Chief Daddy. Come now, open this, come on, open it. One, two, three, four, five. What? Come, why did you have to lock the first aid in the first place? I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Two. Three; Chief Daddy, please. - Take, take, take. - Four. Gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme, let's find something. I want something that you can... Okay, this. What are you looking for now? What thing they use to cover the nose and then it pump oxygen. - Oxygen mask? - Eh. In a first-aid box? It's not possible, now. It's not here! Chief Daddy. - So what do I do? - Now you want. One. - Let me make a call. Two. Oh, Chief Daddy. Oh, don't do this. - Oh my goodness. - Don't do this. I don't have credit. Give me your phone. Eh? Phone? I think I have credit... - Give me your phone now! You ever have credit. No service. - Ha! - No service. - Somebody give me phone! - No service. - Phone! - Hey! You can't die, Chief Daddy, you can't die. One! Two! Three! Four. Five. Six. Chief Daddy. Seven. Eight. Nine. - Ring, now. Ten. Eleven. Pick, now, pick! Pick oh! Good afternoon, Chief. Dr. Bada, it's not Chief, it's Madam Pat. Something just happened now. There's an emergency here. Chief Daddy just collapsed. He collapsed in the house! Make sure he gets some air, but please, don't move him away from where he is. I'm coming right over. We should not move him? He said we shouldn't move him. Which can't move? I don't know. We didn't move him, now, we carried him here. Hey! Chief Daddy. - No, I think it is because they want if police come for investigation, so that our fingers, they will not see our fingerprints. I don't think it means anything. Why didn't you tell me I was touching him? Hassan, turn the car around. Chief Daddy's place. So? Okay, sorry, sir. One. Oh! Who art in Heaven... - Where is he? - Look at him there. - Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be... Thank God, Lord almighty. - Doctor. - My God and my Father. Please God, no. Jesus! Call him, call him. Call him. - Father, Lord. Call Father. Call Father. Don't let him do this to us. This good man. This good man. Thy kingdom come. Daddy. Daddy, wake up, Daddy. It's okay, Chief Daddy. Daddy. Chief. Chief oh. - He's okay? Chief Daddy has gone to rest. Doctor, please tell me the truth. What did you find out? Madam, touch this material, now. This is Swiss lace. That price won't cut it. The governor's wife, she just bought this exact same material from us a few hours ago. Well, it's a bit on the high side. - It's not high. - Excuse me, what you're holding is actually the last piece, and you can't get it anywhere else, not in the whole of Lagos. Run along, go to Mama Reese's shop and ask her if she still wants the red lace for her sister, because this is the last piece. - I think I'll take it. - You'll take it? - Yeah, sure. - I like it, okay. It's okay, come, come, come, come. Come on, pack it for her. She will take it. - Okay then. Pack it well, eh? Wrap it very nicely. Madam, thank you so much for your business. If you need a tailor, I have one who is fantastic. You don't want any useless tailor ruining that fabric. Don't worry. Okay, thank you, thank you. Current or savings? Current. Okay. Thank you very much, ma'am. Have a nice day. - Thank you! - Bye! - Alright, bye. It works all the time. She didn't want to pay. So, how much? Okay, this one is $3,000. Madam, thank you. Don't worry, maybe next time, eh? Uh-uh, Sis, you can't be the only one absent out of all our friends. - $3,000,? - Yes! Okay, what about this set? It's way cheaper, $1,000, and it's perfect for the occasion. No way. Mm-mm, mm-mm. But Sis, this looks nice, and it's cheaper. Your father's wife, she has this set. This one? Ah, perfect. We'll go with this $3,000 one. Okay. Sis, Chief Daddy will give us the money, yes! His money's not only meant for his son and that's his wife. It's our money, we have to spend it. Hello, what is it? Look, I'm very busy. Pass the list for Christmas. Sis, what is it? What is it? Let me have the phone. Hello? Chauffeur Donatus, are you there? Sis, let's go, let's go. Hey, please, pack pack pack, go go go go. Hey! - Here are the car keys. Thank you. Madame, madame, pack your things, we are going. Hey! Hey! My hero is gone. Frank D. My Dangote is gone! Oh, death. Death has eliminated my master. I will talk to you later, I will talk to you. What happened? Hey! Chief Daddy. Chief Daddy! Hey! Hey. What happened? Madam, this afternoon, Chief Daddy just collapsed. So, we rushed to him, and then we called Dr. Bada to come and examine. Dr. Bada came here, examined him... Why am I the last person to hear about my husband's death? Kemi, let's not start an unnecessary argument here! Ah, Chief Daddy. Man's always on the block Posted up, uh Mess about and get slapped Get banged, brrak, brrak, bang Uh, done know My skill done know Bare gash on the ends, yeah Done know Get me Hold tight, all my man dem Yeah Hold tight, fam-a-lam, yeah It's a Beecroft ting Hold tight, all my fam-a-lam One shot for da man dem Please tell me, yeah, you lot have heard my dope new tune. Ah! Nah, man's about to be famous, you get me! Do you know what, yeah? I murked it, slapped it up, and killed it again. I love that, man, this one's hot. You have killed him with all your troubles! - What's she talking about? - Your father is dead! Mom, is this some sort of joke? Mom? Goddamn! Oh man, oh damn! Chief Daddy's gone. I suggest we go to Dr. Bada's hospital first, then meet tomorrow to decide what next. Where is Kemi? Who told you? Lady Kay. We need to call Castle and Castle and get Tega here, to make sure he executes all matters pertaining to Chief's will. Yes. Excuse me. My husband's body is barely cold, and the first thing out of your mouth is his will? I can't believe it! Eh eh eh? Let me warn you, Kemi. You better put your head in the clouds where it has always been! Everybody knows me, oh. You all know Ajoke, I'm a realist. Yes. And as it is now, we have to give my brother a befitting burial, a one-in-town burial, and you know it costs money, oh. - Yes. - Many. Yes. Wait, hold on a minute, yeah? Let me get this straight. You lot talking about my money like man's not even here. It's not rocket science, is it? Obviously, heir to the throne and that, only son, yeah? Dad's money is my money, get me? - Where are you running to? - Karma, innit? It's karma, innit? When I heard everything... Just keep your mouth shut! And I've told you repeatedly, when elders are talking, you shut up! When I inherit everything, yeah, I wanna watch you tell my billions to shut up. It's karma, innit? Hey, you just shut up your mouth! Kasali. Kasali, this is what you call a jumpsuit? Well, I thought they said they wanted a kaftan. Is that what I said to you? Did I not tell you they needed a jumpsuit? I remember my instructions specifically. Hello? Tega? Nike. I'm so sorry, Tega. I didn't know it was you. No no no. I'm at the shop, my assistant is here. Well, Chief Daddy passed away yesterday. Where is this boy? Sorry,... Say you kept me waiting for over an hour before you opened the bloody gate! - I no hear the... - Keep quiet! Who is it now? Eh? Who is it that wants to kill my battery? Hello, Lawyer Castle. Ekanem? Yeah, champagne popping! Another one, another one. Yeah, girl! - Get this, get this. - Okay. Hold on. Anyway, I need a drink. Hello, Uncle Tega. Ah, this one that you called me today, I hope I'm safe, oh. Chief Daddy has gone where? Oh, now, I told him not to go without me, now, where has he gone to now? Monaco? Seychelles? What? I think you should start making your way to the house. Come to the house? Uncle Tega, you know I can't now, I don't want his wife's wahala. At least not today. Eh? You are already on the way? I'm on my way oh. Ay ay ay, close my door, close my door. I say close my door! So, who's gonna be making all these types of calls for you when you're gone, hm? Boss, I've got money, you know? Boss, I've got money. Basically, yeah, my dad, he's just passed away, innit. He's dead. Yeah, you know, I gotta be strong, I know, I gotta be strong, but man's always strong. You know what I mean? But, basically, he's left me a lot of cash, a shitload of money. So what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna slap up the track, we're gonna reproduce it Grammy-style! See what I mean? Top-notch. Yeah, basically, yeah, I'm gonna be a flipping billionaire. Yeah, definitely. Do you know what, boss? I'm gonna have to ring you up later, yeah? Alright then, chat to you in a bit. I really do not understand why we have to wait three months before we have the funeral? It is our final decision. That is it, final! But how can you come to my house and laud decisions over me? Oh, really? Your house? - You lot cool, yeah? Yeah. I really don't think any lawyer worth his salt will... You alright? So you can't greet? "You mean, you alright"? - What? You gotta be so extra, man? Aw, aw, Lady Kay. I'm so sorry. - It's okay. Everything is going to be fine. Amen. They're never worth the pain. Hi, Lady Kay. How are you? I'm so sorry. I have to take this. Hello? Oh, yes. What, now? Today? Okay, I'll call you right back. Ah, man. What could possibly be more important right now, Tega? I don't know, this was unplanned for. Oh, God. I didn't want to have to deal with this crazy family all by myself. I know, that's why we came; I'm sorry. I really have to go. Let me give you the codicil. You owe me one. I know, I know, I'm so sorry. Here you go. Lady Kay, I'm so sorry, but I have to leave, but she will take care of everything. Alright? Mrs. Castle, I love you. Mwah. I'm sorry. Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. And where is Tega? Oh, he had an emergency. Not to worry, your brother is just as much my client as Tega's at Castle and Castle. I know. So, my name is Remi Castle, and I will be chairing this meeting. We have already picked a funeral date. In fact, we were just about to discuss funeral-party matters when you came in. I see. Well, once again, good afternoon, ladies and gent. I'm not going to go into a condolence speech, because we all know that Chief... This one doesn't have a problem, but about her, forget it. Is that her? No, codename. - As I was saying... - No. - As I was saying... - No, no, no, no, Remi. What are you doing here? You don't even have the decency to keep away after he's dead? Get out of my house! Eh eh, eh eh, eh eh. She's his mistress! Kemi, you've forgotten that you came in the same way, when their mother was on her sickbed, so, please! Look, Aunty Ajoke. Obviously, I'm gonna have to disagree with your logic on that. Anyone that hasn't got a child for my dad is illegitimate, in my opinion. Obviously, I'm talking as the one-and-only legitimate child of the family... - Excuse me, who do you think she is? Chopped liver? Is she my father's... Can't you see the resemblance? Hm. It is heartbreaking, and beyond reason, that I have just lost my husband and I am thrown into this circus! I will not take it. I will walk out of this meeting if this woman and her daughter do not leave this minute! Peter? Paul? What is wrong with these two? - Come, come! - Wait, wait, wait for me. Oh my gosh. Peter! Paul! Come back here! I'm going to smack you if you do not stand in your place! Who is this woman? Now, go and sit down there. What are you doing here? Why don't you ask Lawyer Castle? That woman is fire! Hot! Who are you? Isn't that obvious? Well, it is. You can see, they look very much like my brother. Which brother? Are you talking about my dad? Ah, lawyer lady, are these people part of us? No, that is the wrong question. Yes, they are family. No, mm-mm, Remi. No. I am not going to have a meeting in front of all these illegitimates! Illegitimate? You know what, Kemi? I knew it would come to this. This is the evidence of my customary wedding certificate. With Chief Daddy? Eh-heh? Aunt Ajoke. Nah, this is crap. It's not crap oh, this is original. From my experience as a file-carrier for the local government, I think this is original. Thank you. This is an original. Okay oh, in case anyone here is about to ask me of my own legitimacy evidence... Oh my God! Peter and Paul! I told you boys to sit in a place! I told you to sit still. Sit still! Let me hear one more word from you and I'll beat you up! Okay. Hi, hi, hi, hi. I'm so sorry I'm late. Okay... - Who is this? - This is Cici Ice Cream. Ice Cream? Yeah, that's Chief Daddy's Ice Cream. Hi, sorry I'm late. My name is Justina, but you can call me Cici Ice Cream, and I'm Chief Daddy's favorite. Nah, this is bollocks. I thought this was supposed to be a dignified family meeting! Who called all these people? Tega and I, well, we did. Remi? Based on Chief Daddy's instructions, they are family. Remi? Look, I'm done. Clearly, you lot are trying to violate me, but I'm not gonna be humiliated in my yard, alright? Man's done with this. Get me? Oh. So you don't want to listen to your father's last instructions? Oh well, then, you are very free to excuse yourself, Femi. Period. And we are all here for one person. Even though we may not like what the present situation is, we need to remember that that one person meant everything to us. Now, the codicil. What's a codicil? Aren't we here for the will? Not yet. We must read the codicil first because it has Chief's instructions. Then, we read the will. Do you know what, yeah? I feel like we're just going 'round and 'round in circles, and we're not even making any progress. Man's not built for this, you know. Everyone is well aware that I'm the only legitimate son in this family. Yes? - Am I at the right place? - Yes? Come in. - Hey, how's it going? Hey. What's wrong? Are you not Dami Baggio, of Old Trafford? Yeah, that would be me. Wonderful! Come, come, come, come! Dami Baggio! This is wonderful. This is Dami Baggio. This boy handles football, he types it like typewriter. He plays for Real Manchester, similar to Baggio, the one that used to score balls with impunity. Thank you, thank you so much. - Dami Baggio! - It's nice to meet you. - You're welcome. - Thank you. I am really sorry to interrupt your meeting. I came to see my dad. Who is your dad? Chief Beecroft; he asked me to come over today, I just got into town. Chief Daddy? Chief Beecroft, yes. He is the same person. Chief Daddy Beecroft. You are his son? I thought I have seen it all. He has gone to rest. Chief Daddy has passed away. That's why we're all here. I'm so sorry to break it to you like this, but Chief Daddy passed away yesterday. You alright, bruv? You cool, yeah? Did you say your dad? How old are you? He's old enough, because I know him before you. In fact, you were still in secondary school when I started hearing about the boy. 27? 27 years old. You know, I've read a lot about you. He's 27 years; you are 25, so he's your senior. - He's right. - You understand? That is not football age. His actual age, I read about it. Dami Baggio, you're welcome. This is wonderful. That can't be. Obviously, you lot are mucking about, you get me? Man's the only legitimate son in this family, so I'm not gonna have this, alright? I am not having this. Well, there may be illegitimate parents, but never illegitimate children. Thank you. That's your rightful position. Remi, please, read whatever it is you have come here to read. I need to get out of here. I have here the last wishes of Chief Beecroft. Dearest family... - Dearest family, we all make mistakes, and I've sure made a few. To err is human; to forgive, divine. I apologize for my missteps, but one truth I know for sure is everyone present in this room at this moment is family. None of you will I ever call a mistake. None. I want to be laid to rest a week from the reading of this instruction. If there is any incidence of rancor at my funeral, my will will not be read. If all goes well, no rancor, no fight on that day, the will will be unlocked; else, it will be read after 70 years. 70 what? There will be roles assigned to everyone in this meeting. If all do not start to act out the roles in two days, the organization of the funeral will be passed on to my church, and the will will not be unlocked. These are the assigned responsibilities: the event planning, catering, and all matters pertaining to Aso ebi will be handled by my Teni and Tinu; they are like me: My dearest wife, Kemi, Madam Perfect, will handle all matters pertaining to the church. She spends most of her time there anyway. My son, Femi, will handle protocols for dignitaries. He needs to be more organized. Nike, my one-and-only tomato juice, will make uniforms for all the orphanage kids. Ekanem, my energetic, hot like pepper, will channel her legendary energy to organize all things music at the party. That's her favorite pastime, anyway. Justina, my ever-delectable Cici Ice Cream, will be in charge of publicity. Those are the kinds of things she likes. Ireti, my fickle daughter, my dearest psychologist, will offer her services to any of the bereaved who might need it. Damilare, remember our last conversation about a peaceful family. Well, the time to put actions to words is now. Can you try and help keep the peace? My loyal driver, Donatus, or my loyal chauffeur, Donatus, as he loves to be called, will be in charge of all things logistics. Ah, this man, our guy, he always making me laugh. Making me laugh even in Heaven. Madam Pat, the superwoman who keeps the house running, will take charge of hearse and undertaker services. I've always trusted you with getting delicate things done, and you've never failed me. Come, come, come, come, wha, wha, wha. What is happening here? Why has my name not been mentioned? Eh? What's going on? - Ajoke. - Ajoke, my ever-impatient sister. We discussed last year about a trust fund for the orphanage. I want you to make that happen, and also take charge for all the activities to be undertaken by the orphanage at my funeral. Two other critical points that you must all note. I want every one of you here in this room to stay together in my house for the next few days leading to the burial. I know how much my family like to party, but I only want family at my grave site, and a small after-party. If you can all unite, take up your responsibilities, and get this done for me without rancor. Eyes have not seen, ears have not heard the things I have for you all in my will. I pray you all not to mourn, just celebrate my life. Protocol? Psh. What is protocol? Look, I'm only gonna say this one, yeah, and you lot better fucking listen. Eh? Yeah. Man's gotta be in charge of music that day. If you don't let that happen, yeah, I'm gonna get all my man dem, we're gonna come there, and wreck the party. 'Cause y'all getting me vex right now, honestly. Please, what color of Aso ebi are we wearing? Blue of course, that is Chief Daddy's favorite color. Beni. What? My husband's favorite color is gold. It's green. No, Chief's favorite color was red. Red? Someone that is always wearing white up and down? It is white. The Aso ebi is gold. Please, that is my husband's favorite color. I mean, I should know my husband better than anybody. Obviously, you really do. Get out of my house! Remi, what on Earth did I do that my husband would humiliate me like this? Don't take it that way, hm? I may not know exactly what his reasons are, but I know 100%, he didn't mean it in bad faith. So, I will be here in two days at 10:30 a.m. To receive the budgets on behalf of those whose responsibilities call for it. Good luck. Oy, Mrs. Castle. Is she being serious? Will or no will, I will not be railroaded into planning my husband's funeral with a bunch of people who almost destroyed my home. don't start. Don't you let me start reliving how my mother developed high blood pressure that eventually killed her, just because you became my dad's girlfriend! Listen, there are some things you have no moral rights to talk about! Look, guys, guys, guys, guys, come on, okay? In this culture, when elders are talking, you do not speak unless you are spoken to, or requested to speak. What about your son? I suppose you want to say something as well? Yes, I think he's right. This is more about Dad than any of us. Thank you. Now, both of you, shut it. Eh-eh, Kemi, it's enough. Let me tell you, when we elders are sleeping and facing the wrong direction, and we have these young ones like this, telling us the truth, we should accept our faults. What these two are saying is right, and let me tell everyone seated here, we are talking about my brother here. The way and manner in which some people jumped to their responsibilities, it would seem like they need it to survive. Oh, heavenly Father, please, save these paupers from the spirit of hunger. - Amen! - What did you say? - What did you just say? What did you just hear? Take a very good look at me, oh. You have gone too far. Too far! Wait a minute. Hey, it's alright, let her be. We will see who the pauper is here. Let me tell you, just count me out of this funeral. As if I care. Mum, we're talking about billions here... Hey! We will see who the pauper is! You plan the funeral yourself! - With pleasure! - Sis, calm down. Please. Please don't leave, please. Madam Pat, where is the key to my room? Um, peace of the Lord be upon this house. Salome, salome. Oh, I can sense the peace of the Lord in here. Of course, anywhere our dear sister Lady Kay is, the peace of the Lord is always in abundance. Shall we pray? Oh Lord our God, you are our beginning and our end. Hi, Mum? No, I don't know, it's... I don't know how to explain it, okay? Everyone is crazy, Mum. I know they're family, but... Hello? Mummy... Don't mummy me. Mom, listen, they're all crazy! As in every single one of them. I know they're family; alright, I'll try, okay? Let me call you back. I'll call you back! Alright, love you too. Hi. Hey. So, question, is it just me or is it a madhouse in here? Expect everything. We should do it for Chief Daddy. Let this be the first and last time you discuss this with me! Understood? - Yes, I'm sorry, ma'am. - Sorry, ma'am. What are you looking at? How in the world am I supposed to keep the peace in a circus like this? Well, you certainly can't do that from a distance. Alright, I'm listening. You do it by talking. Right. Seriously. One person at a time. Girl, I have a question to ask you today Will you marry me even though I met you today - Call my name. - Famzy. - Call me Big Money Famzy. - Big Money Famzy. Baby, call me Big Money Famzy! Big Money Famzy! Famzy. Man's about to rip you up tonight. I like it, Famzy. Man's getting aroused, you know. Famzy! Alright, who's at my door, man? How dare she even insinuate that we are paupers? It's because I'm not married. If I were married, I dare her to even try it! That's where all the disrespect is coming from! It's because you are not married oh, Kemi lacks home training! Is it not that useless woman my father picked from the gutter and made the secretary? And then she became his wife through the back door! Ole, ole! Eh-heh? Sorry to disturb you. Femi, can I talk... Give peace a chance. Justina, can we just please... - Yes? - Hey, so I'm thinking that we can just talk... Don't even have one dollar These angels, they That was fun. All the features and that, what's protocol to a man like Famzy. Yo, Mum... Stop it. Mum. I mean, stop it! Where did you get all this, "Yo, yeah," and things from? Why you gotta be so extra, Mum? That's my brand, innit? Street attitude. If I'm gonna be a successful... You are not a street brat. You're a Beecroft. Street attitude, Mum, you need to allow it. Alright, I'm sorry, Mum. I'm sorry. Thing is, yeah. Dad's instructions, so I started working on the budget. I separated the one from the church, yeah. I spoke to your friend... Don't waste your time. As the Lord lives, I will not be treated as a second-class citizen in my own home. I don't care, let the heavens fall. I'm not begging anybody oh. Hey,, it is best to stoop to conquer oh. Going down to that meeting is like begging her. After she called us paupers? Me, among the meal, I'm thinking of adding a few millions to the budget I'm going to present, because there's no way this funeral will be peaceful. Not with all these extra wives and children. If the will is not read, you better start thinking of how you are going to pad up your budget with some millions. That is the Aso ebi. For that to happen, we have to get Kemi to the meeting. We are not begging anybody! Hey, hey, hey, hey! Hey. I suggest we make good use of these funeral responsibilities we've been given. You know, budget-padding things, so we don't get to lose out on everything oh. Since we are all in the same boat together... Eh eh eh! Wait. You and who? You seriously have no manners. You know, I honestly think you are in need of some home training, you little gold digger. She really does. Interesting, coming from a five-k-a-day red-carpet hostess who stole her best friend's sugar daddy. And you, an apprenticed fashion designer who was asked to deliver a dress to her August client oh and end up sharing her husband with her. At least me, I work for Chief Daddy. Designation, PE. Is it who you are talking to? Do you know who I am? I will reverse your face for you! Don't let me call Uncle Tega for you! Uncle Tega! Don't let me call Uncle Tega! You leave this house! No no no no no, leave her alone. Don't let her call Tega. Hey! Eh-heh? - It's okay. - Eh? - It's okay. Okay. If I call Uncle Tega for you now, your money is gone. Hey! Call Uncle Tega! You and your Tega! - Go and call him! You silly little girl! How old are you? I don't even blame you! I don't blame her! It's not your fault! No, it's not! I don't blame you. - Damn. But, about the budget. Hm. It's not such a bad idea. Hmm. Well, I've got two in one, yeah. Mine and my mum's. My one-and-only account officer. How are you? Girls, it is done. You are talking to a steady millionaire. I'm going to pay you your money cash. Hey, Ireti. You know, with all the numbers that I've scrunched here, do you realize how much we stand to make? Ireti, seven million Naira. Ah, Mummy. Mummy! With VVIP Events, we take care of every single detail, from the big ones to the tiny ones. And trust me, with VVIP Events, you are in good hands! Good hands! Now, with VVIP Events, all we need to do is start with finalizing the date and the time of the funeral; it is a funeral, I presume? Yes, it is a funeral, and we can pick a theme, we could book a venue, and we just get the ball rolling. Now, you have to pay a deposit, but who cares about that? We can talk about that later. That is how we work at VVIP Events! What did you say, ma'am? I can hear you, Doctor, talk to me. Yes. It is not fair, it is not fair. Last week you said there was going to be an epidemic, and that you were going to refer some customers to us. Whats going on? Doc, what you are saying now is very upsetting. How can you say there have been no deaths, since the beginning of this year? Whats with all this healthy living, and spas that people are all going to? My business is dying. Hello? Doctor! He hung up on me? Hello, Madam Pat? Good afternoon, ma'am. Joro D, I have business for you people. Chief Daddy just passed away, and I'm in charge of services. Chief Daddy's dead? Eh? Chief Daddy's dead? Stop sleeping in the damn coffin. Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry. Chief Daddy died? Hello, ma. We have different burial packages we can offer you. We have Bronze, Silver, Gold and even Olympic. Our Olympic package is very special, for heavy hitters like Chief Daddy. So, we just use cow and use the... We even suggest we bring in pallbearers from Madagascar. You know Chief is a heavy hitter in our society. What do you mean heavy? So, in the likely event of an unforeseen circumstance, your event is insured to the highest... How much are you charging us? Seriously? Madam. It is high-end, quintessential events planning. Now, at VVIP Events... How much does my father weigh? We dont mean heavy like that, but as in his status in the society. Chief Daddy was a man of status in our society, so we must make sure his spirit is protected in heaven. Oh, shut up! Are you both done talking absolute crap? This is our budget. For the undertakers and all that goes with it. No more, no less! Its all about building relationships, because when all of you die, you come to us. You will die before me. Are you accepting to be paid this amount? Sister, I think weve found ourselves a better deal. Just this relationship be the, you know... You have to do nothing. Just attend the event and we take care of everything. Look at this, let me show you how. You see? He is going to be in that car and in that... Madams? Consequently, we can negotiate! Do you have any capable person who can handle short-notice event planning and catering at a friendly price? Mm-hmm, wait here. See, the thing is, we have somebody that can give you international crews, and... Will he cruise in? Hello? Madam Tasty? Hello? Madam Tasty? Ay? What's the job? Event catering and everything. Ah, deal, deal, deal. Thank you. Simbi! Simbi! Simbi! Wait. We are set, we are set oh. - Everything with this budget? - Everything inside it! Everything is there. Everything is there. Madam. I'm still awaiting your favorable response? Sorry, we are no longer interested. What? Sorry, they are no longer interested. This is preposterous! This is preposterous! Calculator is not working. Let me do it, it's okay. Leave it. Mom, let me help you. When did I see you last? You always do this. Okay, let's do it together. I missed you. I missed you too, my darling, welcome. - Madam Pat, hi. - Yes, my dear. I'm gonna need your help to speak with... Meet my last daughter, Adoora. She just came back from London a week ago. She's a student of London School of Economics. Hi. I'm Damilare; it's nice to meet you. I know you. Yes, yes. I know you! Yeah, he's a footballer with Manchester. Oh, yes, exactly! Oh my God. What on Earth are you doing here? So, it's a bit of a funny story, but this is my father's house. Oh. Yeah, I can barely believe it. Wow, this is just... This is so surreal. I mean, how comes I've never bumped into you here before? I actually just got back into town. First time, actually. - Wow. - Yeah. Wow. Come on, I'll take you inside. The Damilare. In Nigeria, I'm just Dami, okay? What? Come on, just Dami, seriously. What's the excitement? Why are you excited? Something is, you look like... - Nothing. Nothing. - Nothing? I don't believe you. I don't at all. It looks like a penis. I'm sorry, but it's true, seriously. Look at that. - Ah yes. - Ah! We're not bastards. What are they all doing here? He has houses all over Lagos! Are you stupid? She's very rude. She's extremely rude! What level of madness has possessed you? No, let them beat themselves to a stupor. Who fighting, no need. One more day, Lady Kay. One more day and it's all over. All roads lead to Beecroft Avenue, Victoria Island, tomorrow, for the funeral party of renowned industrialist, Chief Akinwale Beecroft. EO Now has just obtained some exclusive insider information from a former member of staff of Castle and Castle, identity withheld, with regards to the late Chief Akinwale's will. Is this true? Well, the domestic staff responsible has been sacked. The generous industrialist willed to his wife, children, relatives, and all connected to him hundreds of millions of Naira. Even his housekeeper and driver were not left out of the sharing jamboree, with 50 million Naira each. You guys should come early oh, eh heh, so we can all roll together to the reception. Babe, let me call you. Dami! Shit! Shit! Shit! Hey, sister. Excuse me? I am your father's wife. Oh, hi, Stepmom. Sorry, I wanted to ask for a favor, I don't know if you could help me with that... What is it? Sorry. If you have something to say, you better say it quick, because I have to go pick up my kids from my mom's place for the church service. So what is it? I know I haven't really been on my best behavior and that, but I was thinking, yeah? Dad's reception, I really wanna perform my hit single, the Famzy Anthem, and I was thinking, I got two new tracks off my new album as well, all done and completed. I feel like if I drop it, everyone's gonna be jumping up in the reception, so I feel like if you let me do that, I'd really appreciate it. I dunno if you could help me with that. Actually, I think you can. Really? Oh, thank you so much. On one condition. Clean that ya well, now. Where are you? I will slap you, now! Hurry up! My friend, sweep this one quick. Hurry up, people are coming! Have you arrived? Roger, over! Over and out, Roger. 414, 212. Over, over. Joro D. I still haven't gotten an alert. I have used my money for the table and decorations. You will get it. I don't wanna go there! You! You, get down! Get down! Come down! Come down! Listen, I don't know what you're doing! I'm emotional! - Don't be emotional. Just pay me my money! I have delivered! Yes, thank you very much. This is the celebration of life of Chief Akinwale Beecroft. You know what they say, it is not how long you have lived, or how well, but have you learned how to dance in Heaven below? Er, in Heaven above? Or below? Where do you think that Chief Akinwale has ended? I leave you to figure that out. Anyway, I am yours in celebration. My name is Onyekachi Anyamu, AKA Continental David, as fondly called by my fans, both home and the abroad. I promise you that it shall... Yes. A rich display of culture. We are all one. Is that a part of the program? How can all the food be finished? What do you mean? Madam Tasty. Calm down, calm down. You want to see me? Come and see me. Madam Tasty, give us food now. We are hungry and you're refusing to give us food. Shut up! Both of you. Can we have some Spaghetti Bolognese? Can we have some fish fingers? You are sick, both of you. You want to eat, so you can open your mouth and eat. Where is my balance, eh? Where is my balance? You are disgracing me in front of my customers! You promised me my balance 2 days ago. You haven't paid me and you want to eat? Where is my balance? You must be crazy I haven't been paid and you want feeding? Joro, Joro, Joro! Over there, she is at 8 o'clock. She's at 8 o'clock, 8 o'clock. 8 o'clock, 8 o'clock. It's okay, it's okay. We thank you, we thank you. We are not here for party, we are here for funeral. Thank you. You are very well. You have danced well. Anyway, ladies and gentlemen, please, let's give it up for the upcoming, the over-talented, future Grammy-award-winning and Oscar-winning superstar, AK Famzy! Give it up, give it up, give it up, give it up, give it up! Hey, what's man talking about? Man's not up-and-coming, you know. Established and that. You get me? Hey, big man Famzy in the building. What you saying? You lot cool, yeah? I can't hear you, I can't hear you, man. You lot alright, yeah? You lot feeling alright? Big man Famzy in the building. You get me? The Famzy Anthem, innit. Ay, turn it down, turn it down, what's wrong with you? Man is moving like an intern and that. Oh, you ain't got the experience or what? Hey, turn it down, turn it down a bit. Uh, dem man ya moving mad Moving mad Look, you lot are moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad Ya, is the man. You lot are moving mad Moving mad Dem man are moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad Yeah, baby! Always on the block Posted up Man dem try check me, but No result Kemi. Your girlfriend try chirps me, but I dodged She's not Penelope She makes me laugh Like Mess about and get slapped Or get stabbed And you better be strapped, or get smacked In the face Like You lot are moving mad You're moving mad Dem man are moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad You lot are moving mad You're moving mad Look, dem man are moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad Alright. Hold tight, my girl Ekanem, in the building. Got the shape and that. Looking peng, you get me? I like that. Hold tight, all my fam-a-lam. You done know. Hey, big man Famzy. You get me? Ay, to the gal dem, if you want my number, yeah, just let me know, innit? Hey, I like that outfit, you know. Red is for danger. Get me? Who is looking dangerous and that? Man's falling in love, you know? Hey. You alright? I see your moves and that. You lot are moving mad You're moving mad You lot are moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad Hey DJ, you gotta put a scratch in there, what's wrong with you? Hey, man. Man's not done, you know. Man's done. Man's is hot, eh? Round of applause for the superstar, AK Famzy! Then, we're going to take it on to the Sugar Band for some more harmonious music. Let's go, dig it. Wow. I mean, we can as well do the whole family dance. As you can see, the first wife has already opened the floor! Alright, where's your swagger? Where's your swagger? Where's your swagger Oh damn oh, let me see you hey oh Oh damn oh, let me see that hey oh Look at this! This is indeed a veritable battle of Aso ebi from all of Chief Daddy's wives. Ah ah! One would think this was a happy wedding reception. Oh my gosh, this is super colorful. MC, MC, you're gonna need to call my mum. My mum, my mum's not here, you need to call her. Is she not on the dance floor? What's wrong with you, man? I think she's on the dance floor. Are you gonna tell me where my mom is? Oh, exactly. Trust me. - Yeah, but you know... - Where my money? You will get money. If I count to four, you don't give me my money, I will go there go disgrace! - No, don't do that. - One! Two! Looking down from Heaven, Chief Daddy must be proud of all of his wives who are out here today, from the first, to the last, to the center, to the front; everywhere you go... Stop that music, please! In dishonoring me, you have also dishonored my husband and this event. Concubines have taken over my husband's funeral! They have tossed me aside like a piece of used rag, and I am supposed to take it! It's not a celebration of life, it's a celebration of concubines, of my husband's mistakes! That is enough! That is enough! Hey! Hey! Everybody, listen! Ladies and gentlemen... How did I get to begin with Laying down my heart, forlorn Shadow of love Oh, but you never said a word It was hidden in your hands, your eyes, and in The tone of your voice Only in my memories, you'll stay Frozen on the brink of reality Come what may, springtime or fall Just to hear you answer my call Will you love me, I cried, oh My dear I was the first child in his orphanage. He adopted me. I've always been ashamed, hiding, because I thought I would never be accepted by his family, as his child. So, when everyone thought we were... I didn't fight it. 'Cause I got the respect I never had. But now I know better. I miss him. The only father I know. I miss him. I have never, ever, seen a bunch of more selfish... - Look. They're clueless! Listen! They're your family. None of them wanted any of this to happen. Hello, Lawyer Castle. Good afternoon, how are you today? Oh. Absolutely, no problem. Yeah. I'll call you? Okay. Hello, everyone. Can we all go back in? So, there is very important information that I need to share with every one of you here today. Mister Castle, if I may interrupt? I'm very sorry. Okay. Guys, I think there's something that we should have done yesterday that we didn't, and I think it's important that we do it now. Honestly, I was gonna wait until tensions had died down, but... Lady Kay, Mom, Ireti and I have spoken to everyone here, and we're all in agreement. On behalf of the entire family, I would like to apologize for everything you've been through since Dad died. You didn't deserve it, and we're sorry. Thank you. Okay. Last will and testament. Dear family, to err is human. To forgive, as I believe we have found out, and are still finding out, can be human too. I will be in denial of reality if I believed my funeral would pass without incident; not with the situation I created, one I lacked the courage to face while alive. Whatever happened at my funeral, I believe I sure deserved it. That said, the codicil and all the razzmatazz in there was just to get you all together for the first time, and hopefully, start something new, which I believe worked by the very fact that you are all listening to this. The administrator of the estates is my first son, Damilare. He takes over the running of Croft Group of Companies. All my children of age become directors, as indicated in appendix five. This mansion is willed to my dear wife Kemi: the properties in appendix one, and a sum of 500 million Naira; Nike and Ekanem: 200 million Naira each, properties in appendix two; my sister and daughters: 200 million Naira, properties in appendix three; chauffeur Donatus, Pat, and Adoora: 50 million Naira, properties in appendix four; and all my dear children: 100 million Naira, properties in appendix six. Okay, alright. I guess all the drama was worth it in the end. - Yes! - Yeah! Just one more thing, please. Please! Can we settle down, one more thing! Welcome to the family. One more thing, please. Ah, ah. Give us, you sit down. Just stay settled down, one more thing. Just one more little thing, one more little detail. Gentlemen, you can come in now. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. Please accept our condolences on your recent loss. We are from Keystone Bank. These are Chief Daddy's bankers. I think they have some information for us. Checks, please. Settle down, please, settle down. Welcome. - Checks! - Chi-ching! I'm here, over here. I didn't get mine, you know. Well, like I said. They are Chief Daddy's bankers, they are here in connection with Chief Daddy's last desire for his IPO. International Proposed Organization. Okay, actually, what IPO means in layman terms is Initial Public Offering. This means that the Croft Group of Companies wants to go public, and will be inviting the public to buy into the company to own a part of it. Okay, that's like the other meaning. 80 billion? Are we gonna share that as well? No. But that's the amount we, the underwriters, will be raising on behalf of the Croft Group. But why does he need to make the company public? He has money to do anything he wants to do. Okay, actually, the African expansion the company intends to embark on requires a huge financial outlay, ma'am. So, what this means is that because of the IPO, the money and all the terms detailed in the will remains inaccessible, until the process is concluded. - Inaccessible wey? - No, no. No, you're going mad, you know. Wait, no, in the case that it's not? Well, the ramifications are spelled out in the document we just passed around. Ey! Alright, now, how long will it take? It's gonna take between three to nine months. Rah, rah, that's a joke. That's a joke ting, man. Okay, we understand this is a private moment, so if you have other questions for us, we'll be in the other waiting room. Thank you so much. Thank you, thank you, everyone. There's gonna be a lot of questions that you need to... - Thank you. After all was said and done, the big fights, the hot tempers, we find out that Chief Daddy has left us without an inheritance. Well, my brother, you are welcome to the Beecroft family, where anything can happen. I don't even know whether to laugh or cry. I know exactly what you are saying. Honestly. My Lady Kay, Chief Daddy did expect this. Hey, let's not kill ourself. And you two, the way I'm looking at you, you're close nicely, just like bride and the groom. - Very suspicious! - What is your problem, eh? What is your problem? You can just look at both of them. Are they not suitable suitors? Yes! Got the money, now you got the love. I found family, and gained a jewel of inestimable value. As for the bit about the IPO and all that happened after, well, that is a story for another day. But now, if you'll excuse me. Excuse me, who are you and who are you looking for? Sassy, problem You lot are moving mad You're moving mad You lot are moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad Always on the block Posted up Man dem try check me, but No result Your girlfriend try chirps me, but I dodged Why She's not Penelope, she's crude She makes me laugh Like, ha-ha-ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha Go, mess about and get smacked Or get slapped, or be strapped Like brra brra brra brra brra Brrah brrah, brrah brrah Dem man a moving mad Nah, you're moving mad Dem man a moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad You lot are moving mad You're moving mad Oy, you lot are moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad I see you, you've seen me But you can't really see me, you're like a pirate There's not many man that I rate Your promoter can't even pay my rate So I wait, for my turn 'Cause I'm in the future and you're past Yeah, you're last Last place, innit You get me It's a Beecroft ting And man never talk if man see something But you're a snitch, and I'm rich But you're not rich And your mom is a witch Dem man a moving mad Nah, you're moving mad Dem man a moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad You lot are moving mad You're moving mad Oy, you lot are moving mad Before you chat to me, who's your dad Yeah I hear bare man out dey, talking bare shit about man's being disrespectful to all the orphans out there. But obviously, man's well brought up and that, so man's not talking about the orphans. So, no disrespect, yeah, man's not trying to be offensive, you get me? But who's your dad though? It's a Beecroft ting. Hold tight, all my man dem. Hold tight, all my gal dem as well. My name's Famzy, yeah. You better remember the name, 'cause you're gonna need it. Gonna be screaming it later, yeah? It's Ebonylife |
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