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Daniel is seen having a good time with his family. His wife and daughter of about 12 years.
Daniel
I'm so happy. Double promotion in one year. This year is my best year ever
Nora
You can say that again honey. You know some times I will be asking myself who are we that God is blessing us this
way.
Daniel
This good luck started with my late father. Then he will always say my chi will always bless me to the envy of others
Joyce
Daniel
My angel once your school closes your mom and myself will take you on a vacation okay
Joyce
Daniel
Fade
Shot opens on see joyce sleeping in her room shortly as wind start blowing the curtains as IYI appears sitting next
to the sleeping Joyce. She touches her hair just like a mother to her baby girl and disappears.
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Shot opens on Daniel and his wife sleeping in their Bedroom as As IYI and two Messengers appears in the room this
time their eyes is are covered with blood
Messengers
Daniel
Nora
Nora
Baby it's nothing. You know you've been over working yourself lately. Come here (, Daniel lays down and cuddles
his wife)
Fade.
Mvt 4. Road
Shot opens on Daniel driving on the road shortly the car stops as he tries starting it severally and it refused to start.
He alights from the car and head to the Burnett and opens it and touches something in the engine, he tries to start
the car but to no avail.
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Mvt 5. Road
Shot opens on Daniel and a mechanic guy trying to fix the car. We see the mechanic guy tried different things but
no way
Mechanic
Sir you will have to take this car to the company recommended mechanic so they can use computer to detect the
fault
Daniel
Mechanic
I have tried all the things that is supposed to be the cause but no way. I haven't seen such before. ( He packs his
tools and leaves)
Daniel
Of all the days it's today that I'm rushing to an important meeting. What do I call this one. ( His phone rings as he
picks the call) hello Honey. When? Is it serious? Okay I'm coming right away
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Shot opens on Joyce laying on the couch almost lifeless. Nora is crying as she speaks to someone on the phone
Nora
Daniel
Nora
(In tears) I don't know. I asked her to take her bath while I make her food since she's not going to school today so I
can take her to spa. I was dressing up when I heard her scream and rushing out I saw her here like this.
Daniel
Nora
Daniel
(Carries Joyce on his laps) my love nothing will happen to you okay! Open your eyes Daddy is back (Joyce remains
calm as her eyes are close and she breaths in seconds)
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Shot opens on Doctor philip checking Joyce's body temperature and her purse.
Doctor
I can't really say what is wrong with her but she'll be fine
Daniel
Doctor what do you mean by you can't really say what is wrong with her?
Doctor
Mr Daniel this is my 15 years in the medical field, I can tell you that this is the first time I'm seeing a case as this.
However she be fine.
Nora
Doctor
Madam you need to take it easy. Nothing will happen to your daughter. I beg to take my leave, Should anything
comes up do not hesitate to call me
Daniel
Fade
Shot opens Daniel as he opens the door to come stood before him is IYI with two messengers
IYI
Messenger
Aku chi onye nyere onye na edu ya 3x
IYI 3x (disappears)
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Shot opens on Daniel as he jerks up from the chair he's sleeping on.
Daniel
What kind of dream is this? I rebuke you in Jesus name. No deity have me Money
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Shot opens on Daniel and Jude his friend having a talk in a bar
Jude
I think you need to go to your village and make some enquiry. If I may ask do you know your chi?
Daniel
Jude
That's not what I'm talking about. It's very important you know your chi and what he or she eats cos if you're
having this signs that means your chi is angry with you and hey their anger could be disastrous
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Shot opens as we see IYI seating in her high throne as many messengers are seen around her. She watches the
world as it displays like a CCTV before her. Cam gets closer to see Daniel and his friend Jude still having their
discussion in the bar, their voices sounds so loud to IYI as she watches them
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Daniel
Jude if I understand you. Are you by any means suggesting that I should visit a native doctor to tell me who my so
called chi is
Jude
Watch your tongue. Be careful what you say cos they're always with us
Daniel
Now let me tell you, from my wife to my daughter to whatever investment I have came from God so I'm not going
to ask any stupid question about any stupid chi or whatever you call it. What nonsense chi is that? It can go to hell
for all I care
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ShotopensasweseeIYIseatinginherhighthroneasmanymessengersareseenaroundher.Shewatchestheworldasitdispla
yslikeaCCTVbeforeher.CamgetsclosertoseeDanielandhisfriendJudestillhavingtheirdiscussioninthebar,theirvoicessou
ndssoloud as IYI gets very angry as thunder claps. She disappears alongside her two messengers
Cut to
Mvt
Shot opens on Daniel, Nora, jude. Nora is crying and shakes the lifeless Joyce. Jude is consoling Daniel
Daniel
Why me? Why my daughter? What have we done to deserve this God?
Nora
My daughter was not sick. What am I living for? My only daughter. God you have broken my heart. ( IYI appears
with two messengers)
Messengers
IYI 3x
Daniel
Jude
Hear what?
Daniel
Jude
Daniel
V. O
Daniel
Mr Daniel I want to officially inform you that your contract with my company is hereby terminated and your
presence is no longer needed anywhere around the company.
Daniel
Sir you can't do this to me please. As I speak with you now I lost my only child
V. O
Daniel
Nora
What is it?
Daniel
Nora
Jude
FADE
MVT 15: Shot opens on Edu and Mimi having a discussion at Edu’s house
Mimi
Edu
Mimi
Edu
(takes a deep breath) I can’t just explain what happened, all I could remember is that all my goods started expiring, to the
extent that I didn’t have a pin in the shop
Mimi
Edu
Mimi how can I buy expired goods sell in my shop?
Mimi
Edu
Nothing though, I am still thinking of what i could be doing to keep myself busy because staying in one place is not my thing, I
have my sister to take care of me like a baby
Mimi
Fade
MVT 16 Shot opens on Edu and his friend jude in Jude’s house
Edu
Jude, I seriously need this money, I can’t be sitting at home while my mates are hustling , just give me three months and I will
pay back.
Jude
Well there is this contract I was awarded so tomorrow my boss will credit me, maybe from there I will send you something but
it won’t be up to three hundred thousand Naira. so lets just see what happens by tomorrow
Edu
Jude
Edu
At least now, I am a bit relieved. Let me be on my way (Stands, Shakes Jude and leaves)
Cut to
MVT 17 Shot opens on Ijeoma and Mimi having a discussion at Edu’s house
Mimi
Ijeoma, don’t you think that Edu needs to see a prophet cos I don’t think all these things are ordinary.
Ijeoma
What Chinedu needs is prayers. I was discussing his problem with Pastor chidi yesterday and he assured me that everything will
be fine soon
Mimi
Ijeoma you and I Know that Pastor chidi does not see Vision
Ijeoma
But he hears the voice of God. Don’t worry my sister, God will take control
Mimi
I just pray, Since Edu is not around, let me be going maybe I will come back later to see him
Ijeoma
It’s alright
Mimi
MVT 18 Shot opens on Jude and Mr.Jombo standing by a car packed on the street
Jude
Mr. Jombo
I know how much I spent on my mother’s ill health yet she still died
Jude
Mr. Jombo
I will give you a call (shakes hands and off he zooms. Cam cuts on Jude’s disappointed face
MVT 19 Shot opens on Edu and friend Jude having a discussion on the road
Jude
Edu, I don’t know how you will feel about the news. My boss that is supposed to credit me today lost his mother last night so he
suspended everything till further notice.
Edu
Jude
I don’t know why it should be now. I have never experienced such before. you know what? I will be going to the city by
tomorrow but before then let me ask you, have you made peace with your chi?
Edu
Jude
Edu
Jude
Edu
Its okay (They part ways)
MVT 20 Shots opens on ijeoma reading her Bible as Edu walks into the compound
Edu
Ijeoma
You are welcome, you didn’t tell me when you were leaving the house.
Edu
Ijeoma
Its okay
Edu
Ijeoma
Edu
Ijeoma
I don’t believe in these fetish things but who told you about it?
Edu
Ijeoma
Well like you said, it’s a dream. Pastor chidi said he will love to see you
Edu
Ijeoma
No
Edu
It’s okay, one of these days, I will see him (he goes inside)
Fade
MVT 21 Shot opens on Jude and Edu having a conversation in Jude’s House
Jude
First you need to know who your chi is, then feed him or her
Edu
Jude what are you even saying ? how can one feed God?
Jude
First, I will take you somewhere for more clarifications. Have you asked yourself why I visit often, that’s cos I need to kill goat or
even cow for my chi. The choice is yours, I am leaving the Village tomorrow so you have few hours to make your choice.
Edu
Jude
Edu
Jude
Edu
Jude
A good friend is the only person that can tell you what I am telling you right now. Know your chi, its very important (Leaves Edu
there and goes inside)
Mimi
Edu
Yes he was so serious, he even said its one of the reasons he visits home often
Mimi
Edu
Are you expecting me to buy that? Are you suggesting that I go to a native doctor?
Mimi
Choice but to do it
Edu
Mimi
I’m pretty sure that you’re enjoying the poverty, I think I should just leave you till you’re ready to sit up as a man and find the
solution to your problems (walks out)
MVT 23: Shot opens on Pastor chidi and Edu in his office
Edu
pastor I am just tired of this Life, look at me, at my age I can’t boast of common Five thousand Naira in my account while my
mates in this village are building houses and driving big cars. What wrong did I do to God.Kedu Onye mmejolu?
Pastor chidi
Edu Nothing is wrong with you, lets pray (They hold hands as pastor prays and he also speaks in tongue)
Pastor chidi
Edu, there are some curses that needs to be broken, Family curses. You have to fast for seven (7) days after which I will pray
with you and break these curses.
Edu
Pastor chidi
Edu
Amen
Cut to
MVT24: Slot opens on Edu seriously apologizing to Mimi before Onyinyi, Mimi’s Sister walks in
Onyinye
Edu is this all you are good at ? your mates are busy making money and building houses even buying fine cars but you, for
where? All you do is looking for women
Edu
Onyinye are you normal? how dare you talk to me in such manner, why are you insulting me
Onyinye
Please oh don’t transfer your ubiam to my friend as you can see, she is a graduate with a brighter dream that’s not as blur as
yours.
Mimi
Onyinye
Allow me to say my mind and as for you Edu, go and look for what is wrong with you (Edu walks out sad )
Mimi
Onyi what was that ?what was the meaning of that ? how could you come to my house and insult my boyfriend in such
manner?
Onyinye
But what I told him was nothing but the truth. See……..
Mimi
Onyinye
Fade
MVT 25 Shot opens on Edu washing his clothes as ijeoma walks in with a folded nylon
Ijeoma
Chinedu
Ijeoma
You are washing your clothes? What happened? What about the fasting you were supposed to start today?
Edu
Ijeoma
Pastor chidi started today Make sure you see him today
Edu
I will ijeoma
Cut to
MVT 26 Shot opens on Edu waking on the road as his phone rings
Edu
(on call)
Hello who’s this? Ah ah Ekene how are you? My brother I’m just here oo, serious? I am coming to see you, was actually going
to see Pastor chidi but right now, I’m coming to see you ASAP
Cut to
MVT 27 Shot Opens on Edu waiting for Ekene as Ekene comes out
Ekene
Sorry for keeping you waiting, please follow me (he goes back, Edu follows him
Cut to
MVT 28 Shot pens on Ude Making incantations We see four tubers of yoam, two goats, kitchen knife, coconuts, alligator pepper
and other items as Ekene walks in
Edu
Edu
Sorry I forgot t tell you, I returned to appease my chi Don’t tell me you don’t know about this
Edu
Even you?
Ekene
Even me how? Edu as a young Igbo guy, you need to know your chi and what it likes so you can be offering it to him and you will
see progress in everything you do
Ude
Ekene
Okay sir (to Edu) come and wait for me so you will enjoy the goat with us
Edu
See, Ekene if I had known that this is what you’re here for, I wouldn’t have come when your sister told me that you were here.
me when you are get out of here (He leaves as Ekene goes inside)
Fade
MVT 29 Shot opens on Edu and Ijeoma returning from the Farm as Ijeoma gets stocked by something and was calling Edu for
help, the more Edu tries to get close to her, iyi and two messengers stood in between
IYI
Why have you decided to die in abject poverty out of ignorance? The deity that gives a child life has a very good plan for him. I
am your chi, for long have you starved me. Feed me so I can free you.
Messengers
Iyi 3x
Edu
But I don’t you. Please allow me to help my sister shes all I have, please
IYI
Edu
What do you want? Please I need to save my sister . Okay let me save her first, I will give you anything you want
IYI
Ijeoma
Cut to
MVT 30 Shot opens on Edu sleeping on a bench as he moves his body though as he is fighting in the dream. Ijeoma walks in,
sees him struggling to wake up and taps him as he jerks up.
Ijeoma
What is it?
Edu
Ijeoma
Edu
It was so real, I was close but still couldn’t do anything t save you. and the most annoying part of it is that the old woman is
someone I can just shift to one side and save you but the reason I couldn’t do that was what I don’t know till now
Ijeoma
The dream is not a good one (shot ends on ijeoma’s confused face)
Fade
I thought I will meet him at home but that’s not withstanding (brings out Bundles of money and hands to ijeoma)
Pastor chidi
Give him this money to start up another business now that he is done with seven Days fasting
Ijeoma
Pastor chidi
Ijeoma
Pastor chidi
Ijeoma
Thank you so much (Pastor chidi leaves and ijeoma takes the money inside)
Fade
Mvt 32 Shot Opens on Edu on his new shop, a customer patronizes him. Cam takes different shots
Cut to
Mvt 33 Shot opens on Edu pleading with mimi to come back to him
Edu
Mimi
Edu you know that I have always loved you but my problem with you is your inability to make decision on your own as a man
Edu
Mimi
Edu
Yes, I can’t even concentrate in my shop cos every now and then I am thinking about you
Mimi
Its okay, you know I love you so much and the truth is that I have missed you so much(hugs and kisses him passionately) so how
were you able to get the money for this new shop?
Edu
Edu
Ijeoma
Edu
My shop is gradually going down again not like people are owing me or something
Ijeoma
Chinedu Don’t tell me that you have been lavishing your business money on that girl Mimi because if I should find out that you
have been spending your business money on that girl, both of you won’t like what I will do
Edu
Ijeoma what are you saying? How cud you even think of that? Don’t you know Mimi’s kind of person? Do I look like someone
who can mix business with pleasure?
Ijeoma
I don’t know for you, because you can’t possibly bring in witchcraft into it of course you and I know where the money came
from Pastor chidi is a powerful man of God and he blessed the money before giving it to you.
Edu
That is the problem, Pastor chidi is a human being like you and me
Ijeoma
Edu
Ijeoma
Cut to
MVT 35 Shot opens on ijeoma reading her Bible in front of the house as Mimi walks in
Mimi
(Casually ) Welcome
Mimi
Ijeoma
Mimi
Ijeoma
That is because I am not happy. Mimi can you allow my brother to focus on his business? He is my only brother, can you let him
focus on his business so he can be like his mates?
Mimi
Ijeoma, this is not you talking, you used to be very happy seeing me with Edu What is going on? If I did anything maybe
something that you don’t like, please feel free to tell me (ijeoma stands up and goes inside, leaving Mimi there) What is going
on
Cut to
MVT 36 Shot Opens n Mimi sad face Gradually open wider to accommodate edu who was obviously shocked
Edu
You mean ijeoma said all that t you? I mean my own sister
Mimi
I was as shocked as you are now, what could have come over ijeoma
Edu
My love you don’t need t worry yourself when I get home, I will find out okay?
Mimi
Edu
Mimi
Are you sure you have not been buying your goods on credit?
Edu
Obim how can you say that
Mimi
This is serious
Cut to
MVT 37 shot opens on edu in front of his house as iyi and messengers appears at his back
Iyi
Why have you decided to remain an object of mockery while listening to the instructions of a woman who doesn’t want your
success
Edu
iyi
You destiny is been controlled by a lady who claims to be your sister, making you not to be at peace with your chi so I can
release your wealth
Edu
Iyi
All your mates are all doing well. Your hatred for me can lead to your death. Nwa nwanyi zuru adiro ama omen ala
Messenger
Iyi is the giver of wealth, protection while chukwu okike is the giver of life. Onye buru chi ya uzo ogba buru onwe ya na oso.
Iyi3x
Iyi
Edu
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Edu
Ijeoma so it has been you a these while? Why me ijeoma? Why should it be me? Do you enjoy seeing me like this ijeoma?
Ijeoma
Edu
You ijeoma, you have come over me, how could you hold me captive? I work so hard and yet nothing to show for it
Ijeoma
You must be out of your senses, how dare you accuse me of being responsible for your problems? What have I not done to
make you to be successful like other? Do you think I am happy seeing you like this?
Edu
Ijeoma
Chinedu wait for God’s Time cos God’s time is the best.
Edu
I should wait for God’s time right? I will wait (he goes inside)
Ijeoma
What is wrong with my son? What has come over my only son? God please ooo
Cut to
MVT 39 Shot opens on Edu and mimi on the road as Edu carries a small bag
Edu
Mimi
But your uncle you’re going to his place might call her don’t you think so?
Edu
Mimi
My love, are you sure you are making the right decision?
Edu
Fade
MONTHS LATER
MVT 40 Shot opens on Mimi walking along the road as a car Drives to a halt, winds down we see Mr. Rich
Rich
Mimi
Rich
Mimi
Well ……. (just then we see Edu on a bike with his bag)
Mimi
Edu
Obim (jumps down from the bike as they hug and kiss each other) I have missed you so much
Mimi
me too, I called you several times but switched off (Mr. Richard drives off)
Edu
Mimi
Lagos? But you said you were going to your uncle’s place
Edu
Obim it’s a long story lets go to your house first (They happily go home)
MVT 41 shot opens on edu sitting in front of mimis house as iyi and two messengers appears
IYI
I intentionally allowed you to go to the city just to prove to you that you can run but can never hide from my sight. Because you
don’t acknowledge me was the reason I also allowed the cause placed on you to affect you maka onye buru chi ya uzo ogba
buru onwe ya na oso. You saw what you have passed through? Both the curse and the sufferings? What is coming will be worst.
Messenger
Iyi is so merciful but her anger is worst than death. Iyi 3x (disappears)
Edu
Cut to
Edu
Fade
MVT 43 Shot opens on Edu, jude, Mimi and Ude in Ude’s compound before Edu is four Tubers of yam, two cocks, bottle of hot
drink, four kolanuts and other items
Ude
(Cuts the yam heads and pours some hot drink in a tot glass) Eke, Orie, afor, Nkwor, you are the four market days in Igbo land
come for your son has brought Drink for you. God almighty come and bless this drink and the purpose in which it was brought,
Asim ka ifeoma mere gi n’ afor mere gin Nkwor.
All
(Chorus Iseee)
Ude
Today as you make peace with your CHI things will begin to move fine for you
All
Iseee
Ude
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Ude
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Ude
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Ude
You people will wait so that the yam will be prepared okay?
Edu
MVT44 Shots open as the food is ready, Ude brings out the food in a plate
Ude
Cut small from that yam and repeat after me (Edu Obeys) Chim, today I reconcile with you cos I have acknowledged that you
exist, come and dine with me (Edu repeats) drops it there (Edu drops it) IYI APPEARS THIS TIME VERY HAPPY . cut the meat, he
says same thing s Edu repeats) From today henceforth you shall encounter nothing but wealth and connection
All
Iseee
Ude
You all can eat your food (they start to eat) WE SEE IYI EATING FROM THE SAME PLATE WIT EDU UNSEEN TO THEM BUT UDE
Fade
MVT 45 Shot opens on Mimi and Edu walking on the road holding hands as a flashy car drives to a halt right in front of them.
Mr. Rich alights from the car
Mimi
Sir, its you/ I am sorry for the other day, I was Carried away
Rich
Edu
Rich
Mimi
Sir, I am sure you are not from this village, so what are you doing here?
Rich
You’re are right, well I bought four Acres of land in this village that I want to build a juice producing company but am yet to get
a good contractor. Do you know of any?
Mimi
Rich
Edu
Rich?
Edu
Of course
Rich
In that case, the contract is yours. You have to come to my office tomorrow so you can sign some documents
Edu
Rich
Just like that (gives him a card) here is my card, my office address and phone number is there. Congratulation (enters his car
zooms off
Edu
Mimi
Fade
MVT 46 Shot opens on edu already dressed to go out as his sister and girlfriend sees him off
Ijeoma
Mimi
Edu
Ijeoma
Mimi
Amen. Ijeoma don’t worry, he will come back with a smile (they go back to the house)
Cut to
MVT 47 Shot opens on ijeoma preparing to cook as acar drives into the compound. Edu and Mimi alights from the car
Mimi
Edu
Ijeoma ejim ukwu jee lagos buru ugbo lota. God has done it.
Ijeoma
Edu
Ijeoma
(Shedding tears of joy) Finally. God so you finally put a smile on my family’s face. Thank you Jesus (We see them rejoicing)
Fade
2WEEKS LATER
Rich
Here is a cheque of three hundred million naira, I will be away for more than 5 months make sure everything is moving well at
the site. I must say I am very impressed with what I saw at the site, Keep it up
Edu
Rich
Fade
MVT 49 Shot opens on Edu making a phone call in front of his house
Edu
V.O
Okay I asked my secretary to give you my check booklet. Listen carefully; my signature is H.H. Four dots. H.M capital letters
Edu
V.O
Listen to me, I was arrested in the states for drugs and have been sentenced for 21 years and you know my health status so
should anything happen just stay strong my gate man will always give you the keys to the building (call drops)
Edu
Hello hello boss can you hear me (ijeoma runs out from the house)
Ijeoma
Edu, Ogini?
Edu
Edu
He was arrested in the states for drugs and has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment
Ijeoma
Edu
He said I should go and collect his check book from his secretary, he also told me his signature even added that his gateman will
give me keys to his house
Mimi
Ijeoma
I told you that God’s time is the best, Pastor chidi saw it in his vision
Edu
Who is Pastor chidi? its not all problem that needs prayers
Ijeoma
Meaning?
Edu
Meaning that sometimes you need to give Ceasar what belongs to ceasar.
Ijeoma
Edu
After I went to uncles place from there to Lagos and nothing worked out, I came back to this village and called my friend
jude( flash back to MVT 38 and 39)
Edu
You see, in this life, that you are a Christian does not stop you from settling some spiritual things that is holding you down.
Church has made us to forget the ways of our forefathers
Ijeoma
You are right my brother, I was avoiding what people will say
Edu
You care more about what people will say than the life of your only brother. That’s by the way. All is well now.
Mimi
Edu
(Brings out a ring) Obim I have been waiting for the right time to do this, Please be my wife
Ijeoma
Mimi
Yes! I will marry you (Edu slides the ring in her finger and they kiss)
THE END