Married to Work (2022)

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Once I send this beat

to MC Slick's people

Come listen to this.

What's up?

What's up? Why are you quiet?

MLEMBAS AMONG THE PEOPLE

DEAD IN BOATING ACCIDENYes, this is Shie.

You won't be disappointed sir.

Not only are we the best investment firm

in Kenya but also throughout Africa.

Excellent. I can get those documents

over to you right away for signature.

No problem at all, sir.

Alright. Have a good day. Bye.

Sorry. Work.

- We go for a run?

- Yeah

Head start. Go.

Please sit.

I was showing Mr.Maina this photo.

It seems to be making the rounds.

It's against company policy,

for senior management

to date their subordinates.

People will start making complaints of

unfair treatment and favoritism.

Malaika,

as a Department Head,

you are Mr. Maina's boss.

I'm sure you see how this poses a problem?

I'd like for us to get ahead

of this as soon as possible.

- Of course, Mrs. Kimani.

- Good.

So what I would like

for both of you to do is

submit letters to HR confirming

that you've ended the relationship.

That won't be necessary.

I won't complain.

Unfortunately, I can't

just take your word for it.

What if we were married?

Surely a married couple

can work in the same company.

We'd of course need to make

a few adjustments to avoid

the nepotism predicament

but Mark, sorry, Mr. Maina

could report to

a different director and then

Malaika

- you want to get married?

- Yes Yes I do!

No, no, no, no I wasn't asking.

Mark, when are you going to propose?

We've been together almost five years now!

Okay. I thought this

was going to be straightforward

but it appears the two of you

have a lot to think about.

So, just hand in your letter

to HR by end of business today.

You can decide

to get married, or break up,

but if you do decide to stay together,

then one of you will need to resign.

Office politics and social media

are just not a good combo

for the office right now.

Mr. Mlemba! You're here!

The paychecks are

on your desk for you to sign.

- So you are here.

- Mr. Temu!

What a surprise!

I'll make this brief.

We've had some challenges in our company.

Sales are dropping

and we see no sign of a turnaround.

Uh, but sir I'm working on new strategies

for example, we can

charge fees for public houses

or run a sale like,

"buy two homes get one for free."

The company has already hired

someone with good qualifications,

who is well equipped

and competent for that post.

So if someone is that qualified,

why come to work

for a failing mom and pop shop?

- I can manage the company by myself

- This is not about a shop.

This is a multimillion

dollar real estate porfolio

and a high number of staff that

depend on the job to feed their families.

If it's about feeding families,

allow me to go sign these cheques.

Mr. Temu, everyone is gathered.

I had to talk to all the staff

about everything that's happening

- Wait a minute, they are already here?

- They arrived at 6am.

You know how Kenyans are. You're welcome.

Lovely to meet you all.

It's a pleasure again Mr.Temu

Let's give a warm welcome.

This is Mr.Mlemba

It is a pleaasure

Welcome to Mlemba & Mlemba Properties.

I hope you'll enjoy your short stint here.

Thank you. My deepest

condolences about your parents but,

I'm sure you'll do just fine

filling in their shoes once I'm done here.

So, the youngest director

at MST Financial Solutions,

and you left?

What did we do to deserve you here?

You'll soon find out.

Ok. I know the real

reason you are still here

so let me get back

to signing your paychecks.

Brenda, you'll find

Miss Waweru a space, anywhere.

Okay, sir

She will be sharing your office.

It already has an extra desk.

They will share the same office.

Thank you.

My file, Thank you.

- Brenda, you will be working for both.

- Okay.

But sir, you should have consulted me

as the CEO before making such decisions.

Zaki, we don't have that kind of time.

So what's next? We share a car?

You can take her for a ride

in the evening, show her around.

If you need anything,

I'm a phone call away.

Thank you Mr.Temu.

I appreciate it. Thank you Brenda.

Did you leave anything at your hotel?

I like to make a space

my own, keeps me efficient.

Don't get too attached.

It's just three months.

Mr. Mlemba, have I offended you?

No, No. Welcome.

Thank you!

Uh, when you're free,

I'd like to go over your

performance record over

the past few months.

- I have a few comments.

- How did you get my perfor...

They e-mailed them

to me in Nairobi. I have a few notes.

Sure. Maybe after my breakfast.

Breakfast? It's 10 a.m.

Yes, that's usually

when I step out to have my breakfast.

Mr. Mlemba, by 10 a.m. shouldn't you be

checking in with agents

or setting goals for the day?

I have my first meal of the day

at 7 a.m. I'm out the door by 8 a.m.

and in the office just before nine.

You know what they say.

Time waits for no one.

Well it waits when you're the CEO.

Dem it!

Ah, you're here.

What joy.

You were gone for an hour

That's a lot of lost time in a day.

Well I like to digest my food

properly before I go back to the office.

It's a cultural thing,

you wouldn't understand.

I e-mailed you, my suggestions. Uh,

we can go over them verbally if you wish.

I do not.

The board says we have one quarter to turn

things around. Let's not let them down.

Do you have any appointments today?

Uh, I leave that to the agents.

But it's your company. You should

at least be handling the top clients.

Why?

So you can improve your salesman

techniques and better help your agents.

Brenda!

Please come, please come.

Uh, what's your name?

- Brian

- Brian.

Do you know

if there any appointments today?

Yes, I was supposed

to take one at 3 p.m. in Mbezi Beach.

Mr. Mlemba, you should take that one.

But Mr. Mlemba

Sorry Brian, you heard the Kenyan.

Thank you, Brian.

Excellent! Mbezi Beach it is!

I will shadow you during

the appointment. Pretend I'm not there.

With pleasure.

You are not here.

- Hello.

- How are you?

Am good.

She is my assistant, Malaika. She's

Kenyan, so if she messes up, forgive her.

You've seen the house before,

would you like to see it again?

Yes I have but

I would like to see it once more.

Assistant?

Would you have

preferred glorified babysitter?

Mr. Mlemba, why are you being so.

I have seen the house enough times.

You know I've only

just joined the company but

I've heard that

this property is very, very popular.

So why is it still available?

Why? Good question. Mr. Mlemba?

What do you think,

are you ready to close the deal?

For 700,000 dollars?

I've worked with your father a lot,

and he used to get me good deals for sure.

But, it looks like you are different.

So what would you say is a fair price?

I've already spoken to your agent, Brian,

that the price has to come down.

But it seems like, the agent

doesn't want to sell the house,

maybe he's not

motivated enough to sell the house.

Thank you.

There's a lot of

construction going on in Dar.

Must be exciting to witness it.

So how's it going

with your new office wife?

It's been two months now?

The longest two months of my life!

And please don't call her my office wife.

This girl brings me coffee and samosas.

A woman bringing you

breakfast at work? That's terrible

She says I shouldn't be playing music

in the office, it's distracting.

She's absolutely diabolical.

And then she puts on so much perfume,

I swear one day

I'm going to choke to death.

In front of you Zaki Mlemba.

Cause of death, Chanel.

Bro, are you sure

this is not just some sexual tension?

It can't be.

She's not even my type.

She is too opinionated.

Speaking of the devil.

Conference? In Zanzibar?

Guess who has to go to Zanzibar?

Bro, you know I don't like guessing games.

Me! With that sl*ve driver, Malaika.

Nice! Bring me back some baobab seeds.

Later!

You have to get out now.

Excuse me? I don't see a hotel.

It's inside. You have to walk.

Walk? But you're

our driver! What are you doing?

Mr.Mlemba! Wait!

Thank you very much.

Good afternoon. Welcome

to Seyyida hotel and spa

Good afternoon. Checking in please.

- May I have your ID?

- This place is cute.

Thank you.

Here we are. Room 714

for Mr. and Mrs. Mlemba

Oh no! We're not together.

- We have separate rooms.

- Separate. Super separate.

Sorry. I just assumed.

May I have your ID, Miss?

- There is nothing here for Miss Waweru.

- What?

Please check again.

Are you sure? We were both

booked from the 12th to the 16th.

I only have

Mr. Mlemba's name here, madame.

Ha! What a shame. See you back in Dar?

Call Brenda.

Excuse me?

Please call Brenda

and ask her about the booking.

Brenda!

Did you make a reservation

for Miss Waweru and myself?

Yes.

Two rooms.

No?

I said double the rooms not a double...

She booked a double room

and she thought it meant, double the beds.

Yes, you are booked

for a double room, Mr. Mlemba.

The beds are very comfortable.

I believe you and your

girlfriend should just be fine.

Isn't there like another available

room here? I would gladly pay for it.

I'm afraid the hotel has only eight rooms

and we're fully booked

for the next two weeks.

It's fine, I can just try

and find a room in another hotel.

Excuse me madame.

All the hotels in Stone town are fully

booked with the real estate conference,

and the music festival.

You'll not find a room.

Fantastic.

Here's your key. Enjoy your stay!

Thank you.

How is Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is Zanzibar.

You don't sound too excited.

If you were with a lady,

who is the most annoying in

East Africa, would you be excited?

She cannot be that bad.

If she tells someone

'asanti' one more time

I don't know what I will do with her.

Bro, you're there to network.

The Mlemba legacy depends on you.

Remember that.

Alright! cool!

Wanna join?

Not really in a swimming mood!

I'm just here to have my mango juice!

I thought a man like you

would be hitting up

all the happy hours on this island.

Nope.

I'm not mad at this room.

Yeah, my room is not bad at all.

So, what's the bed situation?

I'm not sharing a bed with you.

Of course not, Mr. Mlemba.

You're a gentleman, you can have the chair

My company paid for this room,

I'm sleeping on the bed.

Let's flip for it.

Well done.

Okay, we can alternate. You can

take the bed and I will take the chair

But until tomorrow

if you do not have a room,

I am sleeping

on the bed and the chair is yours.

- Fine.

- Fine.

Could you use your earphones please?

What is the thread count on these sheets?

Mark, why?

- I didn't know you were in the shower.

- We don't have to talk about it.

Ever.

I want to pick up our badges.

Mlemba and Mlemba Properties.

Am sorry, she is Kenyan

and is still learning Swahili.

I am Zaki Mlemba

and this is Malaika Waweru.

Thank you!

- Miss Waweru,

- Yeah.

In Tanzania saying "I want" is rude.

Oh, right, got it. Thank you.

We believe in using sustainable materials,

innovative ventilation techniques

and solar panels in our buildings

to reduce energy dependency.

There is no reason that we

cannot provide state of the art housing

and be environmentally responsible

Any questions?

Yes?

As important as it is

to move forward with the green initiative,

we must also take into account

that most of these projects require

outside resources and know-how.

Is training provided on a local level

to ensure that new skills are gained

by the communities where

these projects are being constructed?

That's an excellent question.

For the construction of these projects

we use local builders and train them on

as we have a lot of civil engineers.

- Mr. Temu

- Zaki

Is everything okay?

The board just met.

We are nearing the end of the quarter,

but we are still badly off.

Should I let Miss Waweru know that

we will no longer be needing her services?

Miss Waweru?

No Zaki.

The board sees you as the problem.

As a matter of fact the Board of Directors

will vote to remove you

and promote Miss Waweru

as the CEO by the end of the term.

They can't do that. I own the company.

As a gesture of kindness, you will receive

a seat on the board and a handsome payout.

I suggest you take the deal.

Okay. We need to go over

what we just covered in that session

make sure we're staying

competitive in this market.

You do that. Am just gonna

take it from your notes on the plane.

Just ten minutes.

We need to stay on top of things.

It's nice to see such enthusiasm

and drive at these things for once.

- Sorry I didn't mean to interrupt you...

- Mrs. Yvonne Ezenna!

You've heard of me?

I follow all female

African business leaders.

Born in the middle belt of Nigeria

but raised in Lagos,

studied in the UK

and Canada before moving to

Cote d'Ivoire to work

at the African Bank as a consultant

And the last four ventures

you have invested in,

have become Fortune 500 companies.

So, yes. I've heard of you.

- Impressive.

- Thank you.

I saw you grill the speaker earlier.

You stole the show girl! Well done.

Well she is very good

at stealing things from men.

I'm Malaika by the way.

This is Zaki Mlemba. We are from Mlemba

& Mlemba Properties in Dar es Salaam.

Oh, you are Tanzanian?

Oh, he is from

Tanzania and I'm from Kenya.

Okay. And how are you finding the

conference so far. You having a good time?

Oh, it's amazing. The networking,

the information sharing, the food!

Plus a view like this! I'm in Paradise.

Well, my version of Paradise anyway.

Although I heard

the authentic Zanzibari food

is somewhere down the street at,

what's it called?

- Forodhani.

- That's it.

It's a popular street food market here.

- Oh. We should check it out!

- Yeah sure.

How did you two meet?

Through work.

Work.

Workplace relationships are disastrous!

But now, married co-owners,

investment gold.

- I think you must have...

- Let her finish.

I love seeing couples

go into business together.

I mean. They know

each other's strength and weaknesses,

they don't shy away

from a healthy argument I mean,

look at you.

And they just stay talking business.

It becomes pillow talk! You know.

It's no longer

just nine-to-five thing.

Totally agree

I do agree. Mlemba & Mlemba Properties

was started by my parents

and I think the strength of their marriage

is what made the company

grow into what it is today.

Absolutely.

You know what!

We should do dinner.

I mean, if you are free.

Say at the restaurant at 8 p.m.?

Oh yes! We would be honored!

You do realize that

she thinks we're married, right?

She just assumed and I...

You backed her up completely! Are You OK?

Are you well?

Didn't you hear her?

She loves working with married couples.

She thinks they are investment gold!

I really think we should

meet up with her tonight.

This could lead to much bigger things.

For you or for me?

For both of us!

- What's up bro!

- Hey.

How goes Zanzibar?

I see filtered photos on your feed!

Not filtered at all.

It's so beautiful here.

Africa has so many hidden gems.

And how is work going? Is he still cruel?

He's just not a team player.

I don't get it.

Just show him that you

respect him and that he's the boss

but you know they hired you for a reason.

You're the best at what you do.

You know what?

You're right.

I don't have to keep taking this.

Look, speaking of men and their egos,

I heard something

about your ex the other day.

You mean that insecure excuse of a man

that made me resign from my dream job

only to dump me a month later ex?

What has Mark done now?

He's getting married

What?

He told me he wasn't ready for marriage!

It's been less than a year.

Who is she?

I don't know,

but I wanted you to hear it from me first.

Look: don't let it get you down,

and never allow a man

to stand in the way of your dreams.

We're just not worth it.

Forget about Nairobi drama

and just forget about this Mark loser.

Thanks Taji.

I wish every woman had a brother like you.

Well, you are one of the

few lucky ones.

Hey look, I've got to go now.

- Catch you later.

- Okay, Love you. Bye

We have four hours

to get prepped for tonight.

Excuse me?

You're depressed. We know.

You hate me. Got it. But honestly,

I don't care.

For the past two and a half months

I have streamlined processes,

balanced your books, created an online

presence while sourcing new properties

and trained your staff.

But despite all this,

you still treat me like a joke!

Mr. Mlemba,

you are the CEO

of a million-dollar real estate company.

That your parents built

from the ground up while raising you.

I see the trust your clients

had in your dad and now in you.

No one can take that legacy away.

So I need you to uphold it.

Over the next few hours

we are going to get our story straight.

Where we met. How we fell in love.

When we got married.

If you're a morning

person or a night person.

We are going to be

the cutest damn couple on this island.

And we are going to convince this legend

to invest in that development

that Mlemba & Mlemba Properties

has been trying to launch since last year.

Mrs. Yvonne Ezenna,

is just the investor

to help keep you afloat.

So if she wants a married couple,

we will give her a married couple!

Do we understand each other?

Good. Meet me in our room.

How long have we been married?

I'm not scared of you.

I just want you to know that.

How long have we been married?

Okay, two years and

still enjoying our honeymoon.

Okay. Where did we meet?

We were on the same flight

coming from Johannesburg to Nairobi

on business trips.

Good. I like that.

- Who came on to who?

- You obviously started flirting with me.

You're a very outspoken woman,

it could easily be you.

Fine.

Where do we live? Dar or Nairobi?

Both.

I split my time between

the two cities because I miss my mom

and Taji, my brother,

but they refuse to make the trip.

Oh, you are a good liar.

Okay, I have to go and pick a dress

You wanna pick one for me too?

I have extra dresses. Should I give you?

- Selfie?

- I can't put up everything online

for the government

to know where I am, what I'm eating,

You're not on Instagram?

Wait, do we have children?

Absolutely not. We're

focusing on the business.

But eventually we will, right?

Let's wait another year

before we decide. Okay?

Are you nervous?

Why would I be?

Look at the, winning smile.

Mr. Mlemba, she's here!

If we are to pretend to be married.

You should call me Zaki.

Right, Zaki!

- Hello

- Hello Mrs. Ezenna

- You look lovely. Thank you.

- Thank you, you as well.

- Such a beautiful couple.

- That's us!

Now if you guys don't mind, I'd like

to start us off with a bottle champagne.

Cap Classique, please.

We're celebrating.

So I just closed a deal with a company

in Hong Kong and uh, dinner is on me!

- Congratulations!

- Thenks

You are welcome.

So, no, children yet?

No, we're more

focused on the work for now.

Plus, I want Mr. MlemZaki all to myself.

Trust me, I understand that.

But you know. Science has given us

options when it comes to having kids.

This is where we actually

get to give them a run for their money.

- Of course. Yeah we should.

- We should drink to that.

- Where are your wedding rings?

- Excuse me?

Your fingers are awfully naked.

Where are your rings?

Oh. That. Well,

our rings were very expensive.

Especially mine.

And we don't have insurance.

So we left them in the vault back home.

I'm sure they are sights to be seen.

Oh. You have no idea!

Wow.

That is a feast.

I told you we are celebrating.

Sweetie, could you

slow down. You will choke.

Let me get you something, my sweetie!

No. No!

I'm sorry.

My wife seems to have forgotten

that I am deadly allergic to shellfish.

You are?

Oh! Yes, you are. Sorry I totally forgot.

- Are you okay sweetie?

- I'll be fine dear. You can stop.

Please. Let's move on.

So,

do you like to tell me

more about your company.

I would be happy to.

Mlemba & Mlemba Properties

was started by my father, Steve Mlemba

and my mother, Mariam Mlemba,

She wanted to spend,

every,

living minute with him.

Are your parents

in early retirement? I mean am just

trying to understand

why they handed over the company?

Unfortunately, Zaki's parents

recently tragically passed away.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

Zaki has done a commendable job stepping

in and picking up where they left off,

and continuing to

realize their unique vision.

They were actually working

on a development here in Tanzania

that will be replicated

in other countries throughout Africa.

They just needed

to find the right foreign investor.

I like that last part.

Excuse me.

I should take this.

I think she likes us.

Oh my God.

- What?

- Do you see that?

Don't tell me you're scared of cats.

They are evil creatures.

Just ignore it.

It's coming.

- Maybe it's coming for the food.

- No. Zaki ZAKI!

You are such a cute couple, you can't

even keep your hands to yourself.

Honestly, you really

didn't have to walk me home.

Ah, nonsense. We couldn't let

you walk by yourself at night.

You're too kind.

Thank you for dinner,

Mrs. Ezenna. It was lovely.

You are welcome. I'm sorry you

literally had to fight for your supper.

Am sure that cat meant business.

You should send me your portfolio tomorrow

morning, ok? I'd like to take a look.

- Yes.

- Okay, we will. Thank you.

You are welcome. Off you go.

You should go enjoy

yourselves while the night is still young.

- Good night, madame. Thank you.

- Goodnight.

Yes! She's interested.

She wants to see

our portfolio. That's a good sign.

A very good sign.

What? What's so funny?

I just remembered

you almost k*lled me with shrimp!

Well. At least you didn't freak out about

a kitten in front of one of your idols.

I've never seen someone panic like that!

I was fighting for my life, okay?

It looked very life threatening to me

I'm sorry about the. you know!

- You should see my eyes.

- What?

- At least you

- You were trying to k*ll me.

- With...

- I was not.

Hold, hold, hold hold Do you hear that?

What?

Listen You know what, come

- Where are we going?

- Let me show you.

We should go.

Are you sure?

I'm kind of tired.

Okay.

Siti and the Band were amazing.

So that's what you guys call Taarab right?

She puts a twist to it,

but definitely still influenced by Taarab.

It's so ethereal and romantic.

Didn't take you for the mushy type.

Oh, I am all about the mush.

That didn't come out right

but you know what I mean.

So are you the kind of woman

to want a man to bring you flowers and

No! No flowers. I've never

understood the whole flowers thing.

Why do men think it's romantic

to send us something that's going to die

in a few days, like,

what are you trying to say, huh?

Ok. Noted. No flowers.

I'd rather a good meal.

A full belly means

you care and want me to stay alive.

So what type of men

do you like feeding you?

Men with jobs!

And what?

Okay. 6'2.

Good-looking, good

to his mother, good listener,

supportive and honest.

I'm shocked, I expected

your list to be longer.

Okay, let's get you to the hotel.

Oh. I forgot. I was

supposed to look for a room.

I will do it tomorrow. I promise.

We can still share the room.

We are supposed

to be a married couple anyway.

Mrs. Ezenna might suspect something.

We can share the bed like adults.

Are you sure that would be okay?

Tonight was fun.

Yeah it was.

You're not such a pain

when you let loose, Malaika.

You too Zaki.

I just remembered We need

to send Mrs. Ezenna the portfolio ASAP.

I think there should be

a copy of our portfolio on my desktop.

You can use my e-mail.

Sent!

Do you have everything you need?

What is everything I need?

- Never mind!

- But I need to

My phone! Wait, my phone, oh okay!

I need to have breakfast.

Breakfast? We don't have

time for breakfast Mr. Mlemba.

I need to have breakfast

I'm glad you're finally

getting your head in the game.

That Nigerian woman must have

put some juju on me or something.

I feel re-energized.

M&M?

Like Mlemba and Mlemba Properties.

Are you my stalker?

It's nothing.

I mean for my people it's haram but

for you,

Every tattoo means something.

I just wanna be reassured,

you are not going to k*ll me.

It stands for Malaika and Mark.

Mark?

My ex.

He surely left a mark on you.

I've been meaning to get it removed.

You can just change it

to mean something else.

Like what?

Well,

for now it conveniently fits with

where you work like a walking billboard.

- Or?

- Read the room Zaki.

Okay, fine.

You need to take me to this

street food market place today.

- You mean Forodhani?

- Yeah.

Well. One thing you should know

it only opens in the evening.

No worries, I'll be ready!

Hello!

Now if this isn't my favorite couple,

I see you made it

in time for the good meat.

Oh yeah! Absolutely. This has

definitely been the highlight of my trip.

Everything tastes so good.

By the way, I received your portfolio.

A few things on there caught my attention.

- Like what?

- Let's see.

You know what?

How about we talk about this by the beach?

- The beach?

- Yes.

So I was told that the really nice beaches

are on the other side of the island,

so I intend on driving

there tomorrow morning.

I would probably

spend most of my day there.

I think you should come. It would be nice

to have you and your beautiful wife.

- What do you say? Yes?

- Sure! Yes.

Awesome. So, say eleven in

the morning outside of the hotel?

It's a plan!

Yes? Awesome, See you

tomorrow then. Have a good evening.

- Okay. Bye.

- You too. Bye.

Okay.

I like her.

Don't get me wrong.

But a whole trip,

a whole day,

at the beach?

Is she trying to kidnap us?

Of course she's trying to kidnap you.

No one can resist those pretty brown eyes.

So you've noticed my brown eyes huh?

Tell me about the brown eyes!

- Morning!

- Good morning darling! How are you?

Are we ready for today's adventure?

- Yeah.

- Yes. Ladies first

Thank you.

- So where are we going?

- Nungwi.

Nungwi.

It's called Nungwi.

Oh, I really just want to see if the water

is as blue and clear as they say.

It is!

We have blue and clear water too in Kenya.

- Oh yeah?

- Yeah.

- It's not the same. Don't bother.

- Hater!

I am fluent in English,

Swahili and facts only.

Well, here are the facts, Diani,

Watamu, Kilifi, Mombasa

are you taking notes? Take notes!

You know I was planning

to play some music but

I don't blame her.

Road trip naps are everything.

I'll just wait until we get to the beach.

What's on your playlist?

I don't know any of these artists.

You don't listen to Bongo Flava?

Does Diamond Platnumz count?

Is he the only Tanzanian artist you know?

Isn't he the biggest?

Where's Focalistic?

Dali Wonga? Kamo Mphela?

Dude, don't you listen to amapiano?

Amapiano is EDM for black people.

Amapiano is soulful.

Amapiano is trash.

It's literally just beats, no substance.

Amapiano is amazing,

Bongo flava is just wannabe afro beats.

Afrobeat? Bongo flava is its

own flavor, it's literally in the name.

Do you know anything about music?

I'm producing my own music.

You? You're a music producer?

Yeah. Before I started running

the company I was producing music.

- Sing one song.

- Not now.

Maybe I will listen to it

when we get to the beach.

Okay, but don't dance to it

the way you people dance to amapiano.

Who is people? And how do we dance?

Wow. All this tells me is that

you are a terrible dancer.

That's how you dance, you're just like

I gotta film this!

Is that Mark?

Yeah, that's my Mark.

Ah, her Mark. He's not mine anymore.

Seems like your

relationship ended prematurely.

Like four months ago.

We've been together for five years.

To me it looks like

he's done you a great favor.

Because right now you would be

in Nairobi wearing a white gown

thinking of how to feed 300

people whom you don't know.

Right now you are with a Nigerian tycoon.

And me, a rich handsome

Tanzanian businessman

you're headed to the beach to

eat a duck you're okay.

You are better off! I promise.

Thank you.

You got it right! Finally.

Let me be!

Thank you.

This is beautiful!

I mean, it looks like paradise.

Oh no, clearly, I wasn't lied to.

Malaika please take a picture

Say 'I love Zanzibar!'

I love Zanzibar!

Thank you. Let me quickly

send these to my husband.

Um, sweetie, could you

help me with my sunscreen?

Sunscreen? That's for

the tourists. The pale ones.

I never go to the beach

without my sunscreen. Believe it or not,

we need it too.

Plus she needs to believe us.

- Okay. Let me do you now

- No, I'm fine really

You should Listen to your wife,

Mr. Mlemba. She knows better than you.

And don't you forget it.

Okay.

I'm going in. Are you coming?

- No, I'll be here for a bit.

- Okay. Bye.

You should never lose that.

Excuse me?

The way you look at her. The way you feel

right now. You should never lose that.

Reminds me so much about how

my husband used to look at me, I mean

He just, he couldn't believe

that he actually got me to say yes.

Your husband is a lucky man.

I took a look at your portfolio and,

I'm curious.

Well am here to answer all your questions.

It wouldn't hurt to expand

my business into East Africa.

I'd like to visit your company

in Dar-es-Salaam

just to check on this big

development project of yours.

Well, let me know

when and how. I'll make the arrangements.

Maybe in about a week.

Sounds great! I'll make sure

you have everything you need.

I look forward to it.

Now run along. Go and spend some

quality time with your beautiful wife.

Who?

Her? Yes Okay, I will. Bye

Wanna come in?

Not really.

Okay. We can walk.

You don't really like water, do you?

You don't like the hotel pool.

You don't like the ocean..

I like our shower. That counts.

Am I missing something?

I'm not really a fan

of the ocean these days.

My parents they died in the ocean.

Oh. I didn't know that part.

Well, I can't forget that day.

It ruined my entire life.

It's gonna take some time

to sort out your feelings

about what happened. But,

That's ok, the ocean isn't going anywhere.

You are not so bad

to talk to sometimes you know?

I mean, when you're

not trying to eat everything in sight

And there's the Zaki I know!

By the way! I've got good news!

Our biggest fan over there, Mrs. Ezenna,

she's interested in

some of our properties.

She wants to come to Dar for a visit.

You're lying!

Sorry, I got excited.

We have definitely gone

against all the Code of Ethics.

It's OK, really.

Well, you did it! You landed the big one.

Congratulations Mr.Mlemba!

We did it.

But let's not celebrate on it,

until she inks the deal.

You wanna get one done with me.

- Oh no. No way.

- Henna's not haram so

Is there such a thing

as a manly henna tattoo, really?

Well, you are up next so.

Please don't think of me

as a lesser man, I was just forced.

So you never told me

what kind of woman you like.

You never asked. I'm not even sure I have

a type. I've been single for so long

My guess is you haven't

had too many long-term relationships.

More of the hook up type?

Why?

I have such a hard time opening up

to people. I've always been that way.

Ah, that explains a lot.

But my parents, they were a solid couple.

I mean, that kind of thing

they had, I don't think I will ever have.

That marriage, is only reserved

for them and The Obamas.

Do you like it?

Anyone coming for a cruise?

Don't worry, I got you.

I can say that

I'm not feeling well or something.

No, you should.

It's okay. I'll be fine here.

So I look at Abdul,

And Abdul looks at me, and we run!

Just to realize,

This guy was

actually looking for directions.

And we thought he was going to rob us!

Sounds like you

and Abdul have a lot of fun together.

That's my guy. We have been friends

since primary school. He's like family.

This drink is amazing.

What is this, like passion and mint?

I know my stuff.

When we get back to Dar,

I'll take you to a few spots.

You mean, like a tour guide?

How far we have come.

The beach has put me in a good mood.

The beach and Malaika.

Sure, Malaika.

So you came to Nungwi by yourself?

Oh no, I'm in the company

of this beautiful couple.

Oh, here they are. Zaki!

Wait, he lives in my building

See, small world.

Zaki, just met your neighbor

It's been a while.

I'm sure you know his beautiful wife.

When did you get married?

I got married two years

ago to my beautiful wife.

Where did you find this lady?

So wonderful to meet you.

We always seem to miss each other.

Especially since I have been

working in Nairobi part-time.

Well now I'm just confused

No, don't be confused. She is

my wife, seems you have forgotten.

You forgot to tell me you

were married when we slept together.

What?

You've messed this up.

I had no idea. I'm so sorry

Oh my God! How could you!

You should be ashamed

of yourself, Mr. Mlemba

Malaika, darling, come,

come with me let's go.

You had your things!

Oh, fantastic. Please come with me.

- Let's get out of here.

- But Mrs. Ezenna

Am sure you can find

your own way back to Stone Town.

It's okay, chin up, chin up!

Mrs. Ezenna

It's okay.

I can't believe he would do that to me!

I know, I know.

I should have known he was no good.

He even convinced

you to take off your wedding rings.

I know! Why did I let him do that?

Sabrina! Can I catch a ride

with you back to Stone town?

Seriously?

I'm stranded. Because of you.

I'll explain everything to you on the way.

We are here.

Thank you for everything. Mrs. Ezenna

You're welcome.

Are you sure you will be fine?

Yes. I just need to

go to my room and rest.

Listen. If he does anything,

anything at all, you call me. Okay?

I appreciate.

- Good night.

- Good night.

How did you get here?

I thought you were stranded.

Sabrina gave me a lift.

Yeah, and who the hell is Sabrina?

My stupid, stupid,

can't get a clue neighbor!

Oh how nice. A lift from your side chick.

I had no choice.

Mrs. Ezenna would rather feed me to

the sharks than let me ride with you guys.

Yeah she hates you like officially

hates you .This deal is done.

No! We have to fix this.

We were the perfect couple and now she

thinks you're a lying, cheating scumbag.

It's over. You ruined it.

I ruined it?

How was I to know that my neighbor

was going to show up in Zanzibar?

Maybe if you stopped

hooking up with women left and right,

and actually made a commitment,

then this wouldn't have happened.

Wow.

Hello judgement! Don't put

your Mark issues on me!

Seriously?

You're starting to sound a little jealous.

Excuse me?

Don't think that I haven't noticed

I mean you have loved this little

charade of ours. 'Sweetie' this,

'sukari' that.

You've been loving the whole idea

of getting married to your boss.

I wonder why that is?

Malaika, I'm sorry.

Hello?

Mr. Temu.

You've been trying to reach me?

He said I was doing what?

I understand. Thank you.

Was that Mr. Temu?

I was upset when we you first arrived and

You were getting on my nerves

and I couldn't think straight.

Could you tell me what he said.

Malaika.

Please.

Apparently, he received

complaints of unacceptable behaviour

and when he did some digging,

he saw that I resigned from my last job

due to "inappropriate behavior" so

my contract is terminated,

effective immediately.

If I was making you uncomfortable

you should have just said something.

I can't believe this is

happening to me. I'm such an idiot.

Let me call Mr. Temu and fix this please.

Just stop.

Let me talk to him

and just explain it to him

Could you stop please.

No I know I made the mess

but you don't have to do this.

I can call Mr.Temu

and just explain it to him. Malaika

Lemme call Mr. Temu

and just explain it to him. Oh, come on.

Don't. My life was

turned upside down by my ex, and

it took a lot

of courage for me to start over.

I make an effort to wake up every day,

put on a smile.

But you

you walk around like a zombie,

and don't let anyone in.

And I did the work, I tried.

And I thought I was

finally seeing the true Zaki but,

you are actually worse than I thought. So,

maybe start by fixing that!

Goodbye Mr. Mlemba.

May I?

Mrs. Ezenna

Good afternoon Mrs. Ezenna?

I only say good afternoon

to good husbands.

Mrs. Ezenna, could I explain myself.

So let me get this straight,

you're not a cheating husband.

Just a lying and

manipulative businessman.

Sadly, yes.

Is that supposed to impress me?

I've already tried that route.

I'm just here to be honest.

Please do not put this

on Malaika. She idolizes you.

Did you put a g*n to her head?

She knew exactly what she was doing.

And she's also a fantastic

actress. She cried on my chest!

Ever since my parents passed, I have been

struggling to live up to their legacy.

But this trip

it re-energized me, it brought life to me.

I plan to use that when I go back home

I just hope that you will visit, sometime.

Mr. Mlemba

That woman might not be your wife but I

definitely saw something in both of you.

So while you're busy sorting things out,

you should not forget her.

- Abdul

- What's up bro

- Yeah, are you free right now?

- Talk to me bro,

- I need your help with something.

- No problem, I'm on my way.

Check out please

Excuse me Madame.

There's someone waiting for you upstairs.

I have a flight to catch..

Please mum, just go. Five minutes.

- Can I leave my stuff?

- Yes, you may

Malaika, wait!

I don't have time for

your games. Mr. Mlemba

I'm not here to play games.

Yeah, always about you.

I have a flight to catch so

Funny thing. Somebody might

have cancelled your ticket.

It was Brenda right? Training..

I said somebody. Could be,

maybe Brenda. These are for you.

Come on, smell them.

Mishkaki.

You ruined my career, beef on

a stick isn't going to change that.

Malaika Waweru. I messed up.

And I am sorry for that. But since the

first time I met you, I've been a pain.

And I know that, but the past four days

me being married to you, they changed me.

And I like who I am when I am with you.

We're both incredibly flawed people.

I am stubborn. You eat

like a construction worker.

I block off people.

And you, just too trusting.

I have a big ego

and you are way too humble.

Listen, I'm glad you

did not marry that Mark guy.

Because if you did, we wouldn't have

met and my life would still be a mess.

Stay. Please.

I explained everything to Mr. Temu and,

the board should

offer you the CEO position.

Really? Wait? What about you?

They believe, and rightfully so,

I am the reason that we lost

the investor and the company is failing.

But it was also because

of you that Mrs. Ezenna

wanted to invest in the first place.

Doesn't matter. There's no inked deal.

So, would I be staying

for you or the company?

Both.

The End.

- Malaika!

- Abdul!

Nice to meet you.

What are you doing?

We officially sold

our biggest commercial building

in the downtown,

thanks to Brian! Congrats Brian!

With Brian's sale, this means Mlemba and

Mlemba is officially back in business!

- Good job, Brian.

- Thank you, Boss

Sir! Mr. Temu is on the line!

Thank you.

Hello Mr. Temu!

You're on loud speaker, Sir.

I hear congratulations are in order!

Good news travels fast.

Very excited to hear

about the turn around.

I think that trip

to Zanzibar really helped.

I'm sure you

have a lot of celebrating to do.

Thank you for the great idea, Miss Waweru.

Thank you very much.

- Mr.Mlemba

- Ahh. Mrs. Ezenna. Welcome

- Thank you.

- I see you finally made things right.

So this is the Mlemba & Mlemba

Properties I've heard so much about.

Yes ma'am. You're welcome.

Thank You.

I was on my way to Seychelles when I

ran into an old friend here from Nigeria.

And guess what?

- He is interested in investing.

- Good news.

Zaki and Malaika

MC Slick! Wow, I'm a huge fan.

Welcome.

Wow, who did that song?

That's my beat. Thank you.

Brenda. Please take them

to my office and offer them some tea.

And we'll definitely show you around.

Let's go. What are we waiting for then?

Yes.

After you.