Nigerian Prince

Perfect.

What do you think? Nice, right?

It's... okay.

No, hold it, it will soon be yours.

Four million naira.

Three-four.

My friend, that is too low.

Three-five.

Okay, three-nine, because I like you.

Three-six, that's my final offer.

Come now, work with me!

My friend bought a car just like this for three-five.

No, the mileage on this car and that car are not the same.

See the odometer.

No one would sell a car like this for three-five, no one!

Three-six is what I want to pay.

Three-seven.

What is holding you?

I need more time to think about it.

Think about what? You're not going to find a better car...

than this, not for three point seven million, not in Lagos!

I'll give you my answer tomorrow.

You're not the only one eyeing this car.

Four others are seeing it tonight!

By tomorrow it will not be here, I promise you.

We'll see.

Where are you going, my friend?

Are we good? Yes.

Date, sign, print your name, sign it, date.

You see, I told you it would be yours!

Oh, where is the spare key?

It's in the glove compartment.

How far? Just drive!

How much did we make? Drive!

Next!

What's the purpose of your visit?

Visiting family.

We need that baggage quick, please.

Baggage claim? Yeah.

Okay, coming. Okay.

Excuse me... where do I pick up my luggage?

Uh, can I see your ticket? Yeah.

Your luggage will arrive at the one behind me, okay?

Thank you.

Once you pick up your luggage, go to customs.

They already stamped my passport.

Customs must also clear your luggage...

before you can leave the airport.

Appreciate it, thank you.

Also make sure you give them a little something...

unless they will delay you.

Something like what?

Something. You mean money.

Of course.

Is that legal?

This is not America.

Is $10 okay?

They usually take $20.

We'll they have change?

It's okay, don't worry, I'll tell them to settle for $10.

Okay.

I could give it to them, so you don't have to wait in line.

Go to baggage claim, once you're done from there, I'll meet you.

Thank you.

You have to unlock your phone before you can use it.

Thanks.

Is this your first time here? Yeah.

American? Yeah.

Nigerian-American? Yeah, where you from?

Australia.

What are you doing here? Business.

How about you? You visiting family?

Naw, my mom just wants me out the house for the summer.

How long are you here for?

Four weeks.

Well, you're lucky!

Not a lot of people have the opportunity to travel...

especially at your age... I didn't.

What's your name?

Eze, but people call me Eazy.

Wallace. Nice to meet you.

Take care of yourself, mate. You, too.

Hey, I know a guy that can get you through customs, quick!

And he's cheap.

Sorry, I'm not following you.

You have to pay customs on your way out...

so they won't keep you waiting.

Did you give somebody your money?

Yeah.

Who told you that?

Don't worry about it, it's just ten bucks.

No, it's okay, just point him out.

All right, wait here.

Sorry, excuse me.

What did you say to him?

I told him I work for the UN.

You work for the UN?

No, but I'm the only white man here...

so he has to think I'm of some importance.

I'll wait for you. Appreciate it.

So what do you do?

I used to work as an accountant, now I handle trust funds.

There is a lot of cheap money in Nigeria.

It's a great place to do business...

if you know how to play the game.

That's my driver.

Here's my card. If you have questions, call me.

Appreciate it.

Have a good night, mate. You, too.

Eze!

Hello.

Aw... let's go.

How long was your flight? 12 hours.

You must be tired.

You look so much like your mother.

Everyone says that.

My son looks nothing like me.

It's okay, it comes off and on.

The electricity?

Yes, it's normal.

Where's my room?

Here, take a lantern, follow me.

Where are you sleeping?

We're sharing the bed? Yes.

Can you call my mom?

It's ringing.

Is he there?

Yeah. MOM (OVER PHONE) Eze?

Hey, Mom. Oh, thank God!

When did you land?

Ah... two hours ago.

And you're just now calling me?

The phone you gave me isn't working!

It needs to be unlocked.

Where are you?

EZE (OVER PHONE) Grace ' s apartment.

Auntie Grace's apartment.

Auntie Grace's apartment only has one bed?

You didn't tell me that!

MOM (OVER PHONE) She doesn ' t bite.

And there is no electricity.

That's Nigeria for you!

Why don't they just leave the power on?

Because some people very high up won't allow that.

Auntie Grace is a lawyer?!

MOM (OVER PHONE) I told you what she does!

I forgot!

MOM (OVER PHONE) She ' s a professor.

How old is her son?

MOM (OVER PHONE) That ' s a good question... I don ' t know.

You said his dad is dead, right?

MOM (OVER PHONE) Yeah, a long time ago.

How did he die? MOM (OVER PHONE) Sickle-cell.

Hey, Mom, so how does Auntie Grace use the internet...

when the power is off?

She doesn't, in fact, I don't even think she has internet.

Mom... why am I doing here?

MOM (OVER PHONE) We talked about this.

I don't want to stay here for four weeks.

You're there to learn who you are and where you're from.

MOM (OVER PHONE) Give it time, eh?

Can I just stay for two weeks instead?

Mom? Hello?

MRS. PATRICIA (V.O.) Dearest one...

with due respect and humanity, I am compelled to write...

to you under a humanitarian ground.

My husband is the late Mr. John Papamichael...

founder of J.P. Industries, Cote D ' ivoire, West Africa.

Before passing last year, my husband left me...

with an inheritance of ten million U.S. dollars.

Unfortunately, shortly after receiving my inheritance...

my doctor revealed to me that I will not last...

the next six months due to liver cancer.

Having come to terms with my condition...

I have decided to donate the money to a kind-hearted...

God-fearing individual, who will utilize the fund...

to help the less privileged and to propagate the word of God.

Seeing as I do not have any children or next of kin...

to inherit my fortune, I feel comfortable...

making the decision to release my money to you.

Hope to hear from you soon.

God Bless, Mrs. Angeliki Papamichael.

I'm going to the market, are you coming?

No!

Are you jet-lagged?

Your breakfast is ready in the living room.

Eat it there. I don't want crumbs in my bed.

Mm-hm.

What are you here to do? Where are you come from?

I don't know what you're saying!

Sorry, my mother does not usually have guests...

over when she is away.

Can we keep what happened to your laptop between us?

Do not worry, I will buy you a newer and better one, I promise.

My name is Pius.

Can you hand me the remote?

Sit.

Do you know why I brought you here?

No, sir.

I brought you here to tell you that this, your scamming...