I still haven't found out who screwed us,
but after that disaster at Eco Rock, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Mrs.…
-What? Cruella-de-Vil Sibala? -Yeah.
No, that's not her style.
-Oh really? -Yeah!
It was your assistant. What's her name?
I'm always forgetting names of people I don't trust.
-Jay? -Jay.
Girl, bye.
I checked your website and there was no hacking there
and Jay was the last person logged in.
Babes.
It's not the first time
an envious assistant tries to take over her boss's business.
You know what, call her.
Pretend to be a client.
Okay.
Akisa events, good morning! What can I do for you today?
Uh, hi!
I need an elegant, sunflower themed baby shower.
It's for one of my girlfriends.
She's about six months and it's a surprise.
I want sunflowers everywhere
and I need it to be in one of the most exquisite places in town.
She's very particular. Do you think you could do that?
Yes of course.
Um…
What date were you looking at?
Oh.
28th.
28th. Yeah, we have space.
I'll check with my boss, but don't worry it will fit perfectly.
And is a Akisa events as good as its reputation?
Yes. It's definitely the best and most reliable
you can ever get.
Great.
Just give me the confirmation as soon as possible. Thanks. Bye.
To be honest. I'm really, really glad you were wrong.
Jay.
-Akisa.
Um hello?
I'm sorry, I couldn't speak frankly before,
but actually Akisa events is on its way out.
Poorly structured events.
Yes. Scandals.
And then drama splashed all over news. Who wants that?
But, I'll be creating my own company.
That is JJ International Bespoken Events.
Yes! I'll do such an amazing job at your friend's event.
Let me give you my WhatsApp number. That is 075--
Jay, what the hell?
You're so fucking fired!
You have two minutes to get the fuck out of my office!
-Akisa! It is not what you think. -Really?
This chic was talking about trending.
-Okay. Aha! -Open this door.
-Today we are exposing a fraud! -Get out!
She was trying to ruin my best friend's business.
Take that cheap weave, bad breath
and those hockey stick legs out of our presence.
Guys, her name is Jacinta Ukabeth Itumbi, remember that name guys. Hashtag exposed!
Hashtag buyers beware, hashtag do not mess with me or my people. Okay!
I will send you some thugs, I don't care who you are.
-You will know what's real!
Oh my gosh, guys.
Can someone please translate that in the comment section?
Because I don't speak hood rat!
-Look at her! You're a thief! -Hood rat! Hood rats!
-Get out! -Thief!
-Leave this office right now! -Hood rat!
Remember to hydrate and don't be a hater like, Ucabeth.
Okay, alright. Bye. Cheers.
Hey my love.
Max, I need you to drop everything and come rub my feet.
God knows it's the closest I'll come to sanity right now.
Nothing, would make me happier.
But I'm kinda out of town right now.
I saw the news about Tsilanga in the morning.
You're my husband not my business partner.
Not yet.
And also,
I don't want my beloved wife to be attacked again.
That's sweet.
But don't forget, you're not on an official Eco Rock mission.
No worries.
Ai! Mr. Kitili.
What's happening? Where are you going?
To Nairobi. To go and look for a better life.
Ai! Even you?
These people, have given you how much?
Go ask your father.
But Mr. Kitili,
we spoke the day before yesterday,
and agreed no one in Tsilanga should give them the time of day.
Today, you are changing your mind?
What do you think you can teach me?
Go look for a wife first. Tsk.
Let's go!
Oh!
She has used her own name, Akisa.
Isn't this a tray?
-People from Nairobi, will show us things. -Hey?
Isn't this used for winnowing green grams?
Okay then. It's a nice place.
It's not a bad place.
Do you remember what I told you?
Yes, I understand this is Nairobi.
You must have influential friends.
No. She, is a very hardworking woman.
Ivy, meet my uncles, Titus and Musa.
What do you want?
It's about your mother.
Follow me.
What happened?
Nothing.
Yet.
We fear for her life.
Okay, ever since your father's body disappeared,
they've been talking about many things.
"Oh, Esther ate him…"
Wait. Wait.
So, not only is my mum a witch, but she is a cannibal now too?
Wow. You two must be very happy.
Don't be like that Akisa, after all we are family. Huh?
And we wouldn't want anything bad happening to your mother.
Akisa,
these kind of situations can easily get out of control.
-Yeah. -We will remain crying in the woods.
-Yeah! -What are you going to tell people?
True. Akisa.
If you truly value your mother's life, help us
to convince her, to go back to her home.
Same old shit.
You just want to steal her inheritance.
Did you hear that?
Akisa. We would not be here,
if this matter was not as dead serious as it is.
-Akisa-- -Fine I'll call her!
See, I told you, she's a reasonable girl.
Yes, this one's the problem.
We know you are a hardworking woman.
Akisa, where do your people go to eat here?
There is a Nyama Choma joint down the street.
Hm.
Right. Thank you. Musa.
Let's go.
My name is Musa. Have a nice day.
Can I just have one day where everything doesn't go to shit?
I need to call her, find out if she's okay.
Shit, it's not going through. Kyalo.
Shit, I don't have his number.
Akisa, if I were you, I would jump in the car and just dash to the village.
I just fired Jay, Ivy. Do you remember?
I could take care of everything.
Ivy, you're joking.
No, it's going to be fun. And, you know, it'll keep me busy
and keep me from wandering into places that I shouldn't be.
You know I love you, but we both know you're the master of disaster.
Why doesn't anyone give me a chance to prove what I'm capable of?
Ivy, look, this is my business.
One more failed event and I'm done. You know that.
So your business is more important than your mother. Okay I get it. Yeah.
Okay.
-I have one event in three days. -Okay.
Ivy. All you are going to do is sit here.
-You're not going to make any decisions. -Yes.
Any questions, Ivy, you are going to call me.
-Okay, -Seriously.
Akisa, I promise.
Okay. Okay. Okay.
Gentlemen, hello.
Hello.
Thank you for making this meeting possible on short notice.
I really appreciate this.
Hm. So glad you could finally join us.
This is Chairman Ling and his team from the Imperial Merchants Bank.
-Hm. Hello. -Hello.
I'm afraid that's all for me.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
This is my late husband's son.
The boy is visiting home from studies abroad.
He likes to sit in on meetings to learn a bit
about the real business.
We have prepared all the documents, just as you requested.
This meeting is not so serious, you can write down some notes
and we can discuss them later. Okay?
There is no mention here of how you intend to secure the loan.
Yes.
That's because we intend to complete repayment within a year
and have agreed to your interest rates,
steep as they are.
Surely,
three million dollars requires more than a confident business plan.
You'll have to excuse me.
I have urgent matters I must attend to.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
This is more than a confident business plan.
Eco Rock isn't a start-up.
We've been in this business for over 30 years.
So, take it or leave it.
But I'm sure you don't want to miss this opportunity.
-Will you eat? -Yes.
I am still mad at you.
But even I have to admit when you've done a good thing.
And now, Kyalo, I understand why you haven't had time for me recently.
But, to be honest,
I'm really proud of you.
Front page.
My God!
Wow!
Are there other papers with this story?
Nairobi Chronicles, Kenya Daily and East African Tribune.
East Africa, Kyalo!
Wow!
So, what's the plan, Mr. Big Shot?
Do you have data?
-Hm-mm. -Video.
You're okay.
-Are you ready? -Yeah.
Go ahead.
My people of Tsilanga. I see that we are in the newspaper.
The time to take action is now.
Let's meet at the base.
We must stand up for the rights of our children.
We must give them a better future.
If we don't fight for them now, what future will they have?
Let's meet.
Yeee! Kyalo!
Hello.
I think what we should do,
is go there and take all those kids away.
Let many of us go, even the boda-boda riders.
We are here, because of Kyalo.
Then, can we listen to him.
I know even him, he has good ideas. Better than the noises being made here.
Then speak.
How are you my kinsmen?
We're good but angry!
Community land belongs to the community.
Nobody should be allowed to touch our land without us here,
-without us agreeing to it. -True.
We have no problem, with those children who work there.
Or the people who work there. No.
-Who is hurting our children? -Eco Rock!
-Who is destroying our property? -Eco Rock!
-Who is stealing our property? -Eco Rock!
-Shut down Eco Rock! -Shut down Eco Rock!
Eco Rock!
Children, farms, money.
-Children. -They are ours!
-Farms. -They are ours!
-Money. -We don't want!
Asleep on the job as always.
Is, Vivienne… Mrs. Sibala…
Luckily for you,
she decided she needs more muscle on the ground.
As you can see, everything is going according to plan
and we have no reason to worry whatsoever.
Um. No hiccups on the job.
It was extremely naïve of me…
to expect honesty from you.
That's… I have managed to succeed in getting some small parcels of land,
but the centerpiece, Mwalimu's land,
that one, is a bit complicated
and I still haven't succeeded in getting the title yet.
Welcome Sir!
I'm Silas.
I'm the field marshal of these mines.
I'm the one who found the gold.
I'm very honored to meet you, Sir.
I'm also the chief supervisor
and if you want, I can take you round to see.
To see…
To see what exactly? Binoculars.
Yup.
You really do have everything under control.
Wow.
A viral video of Tsilanga is what it took for a handsome man to come here.
Eh… hello.
My name is Joe Murage and I work with Kenya Daily.
I was asking if you could show me where the Eco Rock mines are.
Excuse, let's go.
Make sure your camera is ready.
Today, the mine will be on fire.
-Eco Rock! -Are devils!
-Children! -They are ours!
-Money! -We don't want!
Eco Rock! Are devils!
-Children! -They are ours!
-Land? -Is ours!
-Money! -We don't want!
Hello, police. There are protests here at Eco Rock mine.
People are angry. They are going to fight.
Get out of here.
This is communal land.
This is private land, you are the ones who should leave.
Is your head not functioning well?
-Whose land is it? -It's ours!
-Whose land is this? -It's our land!
-What will we do? -We'll take it by force!
What's wrong with you?!
Get out of here.
Not tomorrow. Today!
Leave.
Are your ears okay?
What?
He-eh-eh!
Be very careful, Kyalo.
Is there anyone else wanting to try me?
Anybody else?
You!
From the media.
You, let's go!
Bring him!
Mom?
-Mom! -Akisa.
Mom.
Mom? Are you okay?
Why are you back?
Titus and Musa came to Nairobi.
I know, that they have told you to convince me to sell the land.
They said that something might happen to you.
-He said… -I'll be killed?
Don't worry.
I am ready to defend myself.
Mummy, whose blood is that?
Follow me.
I told your father,
this land issue will kill us. See.
Eh mum, I don't like Uncle Titus and Musa.
It's not safe for you to stay here anymore.
This Tsilanga, is tiring me.
See.
I am not leaving. This is my home.
My Kivoi has been buried here.
Maybe God, has decided that I follow him soon.
Mom, don't say that.
Mom.
I just want you to be safe.
Uncle Titus and Uncle Musa, they don't care about you.
All they care about is their share of the sale.
Eh! What?
They were paid long ago.
They won't even get a cent of this land.
Okay. Then this is better mom.
It puts us in a stronger position.
Mom, I will get a good deal for you.
I even know someone who can help us.
You can live a full and decent life.
Forever.
Is it the man who is always calling you?
Mom, it's way better than people harassing you here.
Or you risking getting killed by some lunatic.
Mom, what would Baba want you to do?
This is good.
Okay then.
We'll use this as evidence.
Hm-mm. What happened?
Well I, um…
I arrived when the two groups were facing each other,
but the Tsilanga people had already ruined most of Eco Rock's equipment.
What equipment? Listen.
Murage,
you will say,
only what you saw.
-Okay? -Okay.
So, I arrived uh,
when the two groups were facing each other and then,
this man here,
Man?
Kyalo?
Kyalo, yes, Kyalo.
Kyalo, he…
He threw a punch at Mr. Sibala.
And that started everything.
You're not going to believe a stranger over me.
Hm-mm.
Leave my phone alone. You, let me call a number!
-Hey! -You! What's wrong with you?
Or else what?
I see.
You're a man of influence, huh?
-A man of power.
Huh.
Okay.
-Kill each other then. -Let's go.
You are stupid, which side were you fighting for?
I am better off,
you guys will be fired and start sleeping hungry. Then we will know who is stupid.
I don't care.
Remember when I found that gold and Silas said he was the one who got it?
That's not okay. All those people, are not good.
Just keep blabbing. You know you can't fight with an empty stomach.
Good boys.
Each one of you has strong points.
You're using your brains
and that's what counts in life.
So, what are you saying Muli? Is the money we are getting so much?
That is how capitalism works, dear boy.
It exploits the poor
and favors the rich.
Have I told you about Karl Marx?
Give me that stone.
This is Silas.
He is called "bourgeoisie."
And this is, you and you.
The small people.
You are the proletariat.
That's what we call exploitation.
So us proteins, what should we do?
He didn't say "protein", that's food.
There is nothing, we can do. When you try anything, you'll be beaten by the police.
If you continue like that, you'll end up back in the orphanage you ran away from.
No, I'd rather die.
Calm down.
We won't solve social imbalance today.
But we could at least, have some protein.
I caught a rabbit this morning.
If you get some firewood…
Let's go for some firewood.
You!
Hey.
That's my phone.
That's my phone ringing.
-How dare you? Tsk.
That's my phone.
Look,
let me just answer it.
Bastard.
I know who he might be with.
I'm sorry, Mrs. Sibala. I know probably you don't recognize me, but
-I used to work for Akisa-- -Little girl,
What makes you think I care about what you do, or what you used to do?
Sorry, the mobile subscriber cannot be reached.
Excuse me, Mrs. Sibala--
Sweety, don't miss the exit, it's right there.
Hey!
If you don't let me talk to my lawyers,
I swear you will know who I am.
-Max? -Akisa.
-Akisa, come. -Tsk.
-Akisa.
Kyalo!
Akisa, how do you know this stupid person?
I knew him from when I was young. What are you doing here, Max?
Akisa, don't tell me you belong to the Eco Rock bunch.
Guys! What are you doing here?
Akisa.
You shouldn't be speaking to my prisoners.
You! Kingo!
-Kingo! -Madam!
You. Don't try me, okay?
Kin--
Akisa.
Why don't you bail out your boyfriend and relieve me of some stress?
Look this isn't what I came for.
Yeah.
Who has done that?
I don't know. Neema, you have to do something about this.
This isn't the first time my mom is getting threatened.
Akisa, what do you want me to do?
What do you mean? Protect my mom!
So, you expect me to,
go about and arrest every villager?
-Come on, Neema. -Listen.
Police can only take action and make an arrest
if something actually happens. Not before it happens.
Okay, look.
People are asking questions.
Like what happened to your father's body?
If they don't get answers, they start
fantasizing and that's exactly what's happening.
Listen, the only answer they need,
is that my dad got the decent burial that he deserved.
Okay, that's fine.
-But where? -Somewhere safe.
You.
You know Akisa?
Very well.
It makes you jealous?
You and I aren't in the same league.
Okay, let's go.
I thought I'd grow old in here.
No. You don't have a visa.
Visa for what?
Don't fight battles you can't win, bro.
I am the big league.
Let me never see you in Tsilanga again! I'll split that head of yours!
Ahh!
I'm sorry about the delay, but there was some problem with the money.
Now these are the people we need to put in our pocket.
To make sure, the process goes smoothly.
Gentlemen, please meet, El Capitan.
Jambo.
I'll pay for Kyalo's bail.
How generous.
Kingo!
-Kingo! -Yes Madam.
Release Kyalo.
Tell him his bail has been paid by Akisa.
It's only because it's what's fair if the other guy is out.
It seems like your business is doing well in Nairobi.
I do fine.
Sign here.
And then sign that.
It's the only thing I can do for, Esther.
-Eh Madam. -Hm-mm?
Kyalo has refused to leave.
Why?
He says, he doesn't want to be bailed out with money from Eco Rock.
That's so ridiculous. You know what? It's fine, forget it.
Akisa! Akisa!
Hi, Aunty.
Aye!
Whenever you show up, something bad happens.
And if I am not there, something bad happens to my mother.
Aunty I want you to stop this nonsense. Now!
Don't you ever call my mother a witch again!
-Have you heard? -Ai! Me?
Yes you!
I never said anything!
Then, tell them!
Everyone who comes to the shop you tell them to stop this nonsense.
Do you understand me?
Can you hear me?
Are you hurt?
Is that a question you can ask?
You can see.
Let's go to the clinic then.
I can't wait for you. Musa will come for you.
Thank you so much for bringing me.
We have agreed.
-Have we agreed? -Hmm.
Hey, how's it going?
Yeah, it's great. It's fun.
Can you imagine, there's this crazy lady who came in to ask
for the same baby shower that I pretended to book with your sneaky assistant?
Oh darling, I sold her a premium show.
Congrats. What's the date?
Don't worry, it's only next week.
Anyway, how's mom?
Stubborn, but I guess she's okay.
Well, just stay until you feel ready to come back.
Yeah, hopefully soon.
Anyway, bye.
Bye.
Hm. Hm-hmm. Hmm!
Zipporah, what is it?
H-mm.
It seems like, you have chosen to keep your enemies closer.
What do you mean?
Even I would've defended myself if my home had such problems.
Did I not tell you to stop these stories about Akisa and Kyalo.
Personally, I'm only trying to share what Mercy told me.
Get pregnant! Whether it's an immaculate conception,
or by Kyalo, just get pregnant!
You'll see, your husband will stop wandering around.
Young girl.
Thank you very much.
I don't know why Mrs. Ndegwa insists on doing pregnancy tests.
Even after receiving the same results at home.
Some of us we like to be sure before we get our hopes up.
True.
I'd like to go to the market before they close.
Could you kindly run this for me?
Great. Thanks.
You know, our late father used to always say that
this land is blessed by God himself.
Amen.
Now the area, our area is uh,
starting from those trees over there and extends all the way to the forest about,
100 meters or so.
Let's say 30 acres, give or take.
34.5 to be precise.
He was the math genius of the family.
Totally.
We look forward to doing business with you.
Thank you.
The main gold vein, is right under this land.
Who lives there?
Our late brother used to stay there.
But it's falling apart already,
it won't be a challenge to bring it down, at all.
When did he die?
Last week.
Last week?
My condolences.
It's okay.
Take care of these people.
Done.
No, it's okay. He will sort you guys.
Hey.
Hello? How are you today?
I am quite thirsty, I am asking whether I could use your tap.
-That's not good. It is rainwater. -That's okay.
Are you a visitor here?
Yes. I had some business to do at the chief's place.
Welcome inside.
Please, have a seat.
-Are you visiting your family? -No.
I'm just passing by.
You know how to arrange a house.
Take this.
Thank you.
-You stay in Nairobi? -Yes.
You are far away from home.
Sometimes a long drive, helps me think clearly.
I find a long walk does the same.
What work do you do for a living?
My wife and I, we run a small business.
Ah.
You are married.
Max, what are you… what are you doing here?
You know each other?
Very well. Or what?
Can I…?
Mom.
-Thanks for the water. -You're welcome.
So, you know that stupid guy?
It doesn't matter Max, what are you doing here?
-Business. -Business?
-At my parents place? -Yeah.
Plus, I like your mom. She reminds me of my mom when my dad left.
She looks like a really courageous woman.
I've been trying to get her to go back to her home village at the coast.
Things are getting really unpleasant here.
-That bad? -You have no idea.
Then, it's a good idea your uncles are holding up the sale of the land.
Oh yeah, so that they can cheat her.
They think she doesn't know.
Apparently my uncles have no claim to this land.
Apparently, my dad bought them out like years ago.
-Really? -Yeah.
Good to know.
Max, you're here to buy land for Eco Rock, right?
Sort of.
Then get me a good deal for this place.
And it's not for me, just,
I want my mom to have a decent life.
Carefree.
It won't be easy.
If Vivienne finds out this is your land. I mean,
your family land…
she will do everything in her power to prove it doesn't belong to you.
Yeah, she can try.
She'll put an army of lawyers on the case there is no way you will win.
There's another way we can outsmart her.
You sell this land to me,
at a good price.
And when the large-scale mining begins, they will need this land.
We sell it to them at an insane price.
Then you and I split the profit 50-50.
Tantalizing.
How do I know you're not gonna let me down in the end?
Because I won't.
Trust me.
Your people have paid your bail.
Hey Kyalo is here!
Pretty good harvest.
For a start.
Which one is for the centerpiece?
Still working on it.
Erick was talking to the wrong guys.
But I had a really good chat with the owner's widow.
I'm sure she couldn't resist your charms.
Today I tried to buy you roses.
My card was declined.
Surprised?
Yeah.
I'm still waiting for that money I lost.
We had a deal Vivienne.
Come on, Max don't be naïve.
Should I have let you burn that precious piece of paper?
I'll have one too.
Get it yourself.
That visitor friend of yours,
he looks like a good man.
He is.
You've known him for sometime?
A short while.
Does he have children?
-No. -Why?
I don't know mom.
Find a good man, Akisa.
Get married.
Have children.
I don't think I'd know how to be a good mom.
Please.
Forgive me if, lately,
I've made you feel as if I don't love you.
Anna.
You're the best thing that's happened to me.
I want you to know that.
Anna…
Nzioka
Kasavuli.
Will you marry me?