1 00:00:00,560 --> 00:00:03,310 (dramatic music) 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 3 00:00:07,821 --> 00:00:10,738 (words scribbling) 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 5 00:00:14,700 --> 00:00:17,671 - [Narrator] This is Calabar City today. 6 00:00:17,671 --> 00:00:22,671 144 years ago in 1876, this city and its environs 7 00:00:24,180 --> 00:00:26,950 was a different world of superstition 8 00:00:26,950 --> 00:00:31,950 and barbaric practices, until a bold Scottish missionary 9 00:00:32,075 --> 00:00:37,075 named Mary Slessor arrived in the land in the same year. 10 00:00:38,620 --> 00:00:41,780 Mary's mission to change the world she found there 11 00:00:41,780 --> 00:00:45,463 lasted for close to 40 years. 12 00:00:46,420 --> 00:00:51,420 In the late 1876 to 1915, Mary Slessor, 13 00:00:52,450 --> 00:00:55,120 a Scottish Christian missionary, lived 14 00:00:55,120 --> 00:00:57,610 in south eastern Nigeria, where she 15 00:00:57,610 --> 00:01:00,440 carried out missionary work. 16 00:01:00,440 --> 00:01:05,440 Mary lived among African tribes that murdered twins. 17 00:01:05,690 --> 00:01:08,810 They believed that one of the infants was fathered 18 00:01:08,810 --> 00:01:09,703 by the devil. 19 00:01:10,680 --> 00:01:12,740 As it was not known which of the infants 20 00:01:12,740 --> 00:01:17,023 was the devil's child, both were condemned to die. 21 00:01:18,550 --> 00:01:22,080 The kids were usually forcibly taken from their mothers 22 00:01:22,080 --> 00:01:25,630 and thrown away in the forest and left to die, 23 00:01:25,630 --> 00:01:29,720 either from the elements or eaten by wild animals. 24 00:01:32,300 --> 00:01:35,950 Mary crusaded against this practice and rescued 25 00:01:35,950 --> 00:01:37,623 hundreds of twins. 26 00:01:38,860 --> 00:01:41,573 She adopted nine herself. 27 00:01:43,927 --> 00:01:47,440 "The Twins Killing Forests" is an adaptation 28 00:01:47,440 --> 00:01:51,483 of Mary's work to stop the cruel practice. 29 00:01:55,168 --> 00:01:57,751 (upbeat music) 30 00:02:04,809 --> 00:02:07,726 (words scribbling) 31 00:02:09,274 --> 00:02:11,857 (upbeat music) 32 00:02:19,226 --> 00:02:23,559 (woman singing in foreign language) 33 00:04:40,644 --> 00:04:43,227 (upbeat music) 34 00:04:59,884 --> 00:05:02,551 (babies crying) 35 00:05:26,764 --> 00:05:27,680 (men chanting) 36 00:05:27,680 --> 00:05:31,651 - [Men] Pass away evil child, pass away, evil child. 37 00:05:31,651 --> 00:05:33,112 Pass away, evil child. 38 00:05:33,112 --> 00:05:34,445 Pass away evil child. 39 00:05:34,445 --> 00:05:35,461 Pass away, evil child. 40 00:05:35,461 --> 00:05:36,682 Pass away, evil child. 41 00:05:36,682 --> 00:05:37,842 Pass away, evil child. 42 00:05:37,842 --> 00:05:39,231 Pass away, evil child. 43 00:05:39,231 --> 00:05:41,439 Pass away, evil child. 44 00:05:41,439 --> 00:05:44,022 (woman crying) 45 00:05:57,087 --> 00:06:01,420 (woman singing in foreign language) 46 00:06:09,411 --> 00:06:12,078 (babies crying) 47 00:06:21,948 --> 00:06:24,531 (upbeat music) 48 00:07:02,220 --> 00:07:05,053 (dramatic music) 49 00:07:19,417 --> 00:07:20,250 - Get him down. 50 00:07:20,250 --> 00:07:22,233 Give me your machete. 51 00:07:22,233 --> 00:07:24,227 In the bush. Bush, bush. 52 00:07:24,227 --> 00:07:26,977 (dramatic music) 53 00:07:40,164 --> 00:07:43,040 (man laughs) 54 00:07:43,040 --> 00:07:45,635 This boy is healthy. 55 00:07:45,635 --> 00:07:48,955 (people speaking in foreign language) 56 00:07:48,955 --> 00:07:50,260 - Sure he does. 57 00:07:50,260 --> 00:07:51,850 He will complete the number of the people 58 00:07:51,850 --> 00:07:55,690 we're taking down to the big boat to the white man country. 59 00:07:55,690 --> 00:07:56,523 - You're right. 60 00:07:57,971 --> 00:07:59,873 - I'm happy he is unconscious. 61 00:08:03,860 --> 00:08:06,530 - Two of you will take care of him, 62 00:08:06,530 --> 00:08:10,370 while we go and hunt for more people. 63 00:08:10,370 --> 00:08:11,238 Let's go. 64 00:08:11,238 --> 00:08:13,944 ♪ When I think about the world that we live in ♪ 65 00:08:13,944 --> 00:08:14,777 Let's go. 66 00:08:18,533 --> 00:08:23,533 ♪ It's a crazy world full of superstitions ♪ 67 00:08:26,581 --> 00:08:31,581 ♪ When I think about the world that we have built ♪ 68 00:08:34,242 --> 00:08:36,301 ♪ It's a wicked world ♪ 69 00:08:36,301 --> 00:08:40,468 - Jesus died for us so our sins would be forgiven. 70 00:08:41,731 --> 00:08:45,730 Nobody can see the kingdom of God unless they repent 71 00:08:45,730 --> 00:08:48,003 their sins and stop pagan worship. 72 00:08:51,870 --> 00:08:55,990 We must give our lives to Jesus Christ and stop all 73 00:08:55,990 --> 00:08:58,590 the brutality and fetish acts in our villages 74 00:08:58,590 --> 00:08:59,903 and in our lives. 75 00:09:05,791 --> 00:09:06,624 Yes, Nse! 76 00:09:08,059 --> 00:09:10,726 - Ma, our husbands won't listen. 77 00:09:11,587 --> 00:09:15,459 They continue with the ritual sacrifices every day. 78 00:09:15,459 --> 00:09:16,626 - [Women] Yes. 79 00:09:17,700 --> 00:09:20,451 - Can you do something to make them stop? 80 00:09:20,451 --> 00:09:21,284 - Yes. 81 00:09:22,709 --> 00:09:26,820 - Nse, we'll continue doing what we are doing to encourage 82 00:09:26,820 --> 00:09:28,920 them to change their ways. 83 00:09:28,920 --> 00:09:30,680 ♪ When I think about the world- ♪ 84 00:09:30,680 --> 00:09:32,423 We'll continue praying for them. 85 00:09:34,301 --> 00:09:37,080 We will have a bible study tomorrow, 86 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:38,990 bring your husband along. 87 00:09:38,990 --> 00:09:41,491 - Thank you, ma. 88 00:09:41,491 --> 00:09:43,451 - Nkese. 89 00:09:43,451 --> 00:09:45,715 (woman speaking in foreign language) 90 00:09:45,715 --> 00:09:48,540 - Our husbands said they will never agree to come with us 91 00:09:48,540 --> 00:09:50,869 until they use their eyes and see that Jesus 92 00:09:50,869 --> 00:09:52,437 that you are always talking about. 93 00:09:52,437 --> 00:09:53,604 - [Women] Yes. 94 00:09:54,603 --> 00:09:56,273 - Even my husband said so. 95 00:09:57,686 --> 00:10:01,010 - Mm! Nkesse, Nobody can see him. 96 00:10:05,430 --> 00:10:08,693 He is an unseen spirit, He is God. 97 00:10:10,090 --> 00:10:11,517 No one can see God. 98 00:10:13,908 --> 00:10:15,486 Eme. 99 00:10:15,486 --> 00:10:20,100 - Ma, what about the children? Does Jesus love them too? 100 00:10:20,100 --> 00:10:23,163 - Yes, Eme, Jesus loves the children. 101 00:10:24,180 --> 00:10:25,523 He loves everybody. 102 00:10:27,270 --> 00:10:29,563 That's why he died on the cross for our sins. 103 00:10:33,450 --> 00:10:35,391 You remember the hymn I taught you last time? 104 00:10:35,391 --> 00:10:36,915 - [Women] Yes. We remember. 105 00:10:36,915 --> 00:10:39,498 - Let's sing it. Let's sing it. 106 00:10:40,428 --> 00:10:42,095 One, two, three, go. 107 00:10:44,006 --> 00:10:49,006 ♪ Stand up, stand up for Jesus ♪ 108 00:10:49,476 --> 00:10:54,476 ♪ Ye soldiers of the cross ♪ 109 00:10:54,612 --> 00:10:59,537 ♪ Lift high his royal banner ♪ 110 00:10:59,537 --> 00:11:04,425 ♪ It must not suffer loss ♪ 111 00:11:04,425 --> 00:11:09,268 ♪ From victory unto victory ♪ 112 00:11:09,268 --> 00:11:14,017 ♪ His army he shall lead ♪ 113 00:11:14,017 --> 00:11:18,737 ♪ Till every foe is vanquished ♪ 114 00:11:18,737 --> 00:11:23,388 ♪ And Christ is Lord indeed ♪ 115 00:11:23,388 --> 00:11:27,889 ♪ Stand up, stand up for Jesus ♪ 116 00:11:27,889 --> 00:11:31,722 ♪ Stand in his strength alone ♪ 117 00:11:32,740 --> 00:11:35,407 (babies crying) 118 00:12:07,457 --> 00:12:09,374 - Ekaete, it's alright. 119 00:12:12,390 --> 00:12:15,902 May the devil not plant devilish twins in your womb again! 120 00:12:15,902 --> 00:12:18,723 (woman crying) 121 00:12:18,723 --> 00:12:21,490 - This is the fourth time they have taken my twins 122 00:12:21,490 --> 00:12:23,873 and thrown them into the forest. 123 00:12:25,197 --> 00:12:28,228 - May twins never come to you again! 124 00:12:28,228 --> 00:12:31,087 - Mama, don't you think we should take her home so 125 00:12:31,087 --> 00:12:33,118 that she can stay with us. 126 00:12:33,118 --> 00:12:35,609 There is no essence staying here. 127 00:12:35,609 --> 00:12:37,940 - You have heard what my daughter said. 128 00:12:37,940 --> 00:12:40,271 Why not follow us to my house? 129 00:12:40,271 --> 00:12:42,163 - No, I have to stay back. 130 00:12:44,750 --> 00:12:49,083 (woman singing in foreign language) 131 00:12:50,900 --> 00:12:52,339 - Brave warriors of Nsan. 132 00:12:52,339 --> 00:12:54,300 - [Group] Brave. 133 00:12:54,300 --> 00:12:57,246 - We must punish the People of Akpet. 134 00:12:57,246 --> 00:12:58,079 - Yes. 135 00:12:59,041 --> 00:13:00,836 - For killing one of our own. 136 00:13:00,836 --> 00:13:02,310 - We must fight. 137 00:13:02,310 --> 00:13:06,071 - Because he was returning from the market in Akpet, 138 00:13:06,071 --> 00:13:08,283 they seized the opportunity to kill him. 139 00:13:10,432 --> 00:13:11,850 We will teach the people 140 00:13:11,850 --> 00:13:13,247 of Akpet a lesson, Yes. 141 00:13:13,247 --> 00:13:16,262 they will never forget in a hurry. 142 00:13:16,262 --> 00:13:17,840 - Yes, we must go for war. 143 00:13:17,840 --> 00:13:19,861 - We must fight. - we must go for war. 144 00:13:19,861 --> 00:13:21,004 - Eneneka? 145 00:13:21,004 --> 00:13:21,837 - Yes. 146 00:13:21,837 --> 00:13:23,145 - [Man] Chant me the song of war. 147 00:13:23,145 --> 00:13:27,395 (men singing in foreign language) 148 00:14:12,999 --> 00:14:16,410 - Akpet warriors, are you ready to fight? 149 00:14:16,410 --> 00:14:18,265 - [Group] Yes we are. 150 00:14:18,265 --> 00:14:21,340 - Akpet warriors, are you ready to fight? 151 00:14:21,340 --> 00:14:23,410 - [Group] Yes, we are. 152 00:14:23,410 --> 00:14:26,750 - Akpet warriors, are you ready to fight? 153 00:14:26,750 --> 00:14:27,785 - [Group] Yes, we are. 154 00:14:27,785 --> 00:14:30,774 (man chants) 155 00:14:30,774 --> 00:14:33,460 (man speaking in foreign language) 156 00:14:33,460 --> 00:14:38,460 - I learned from a close confidant about the surprise attack 157 00:14:39,120 --> 00:14:41,943 being hatched by Nsan people. 158 00:14:44,596 --> 00:14:47,057 One of their kinsman who was killed here 159 00:14:48,330 --> 00:14:51,443 and thrown into the river was a thief. 160 00:14:52,320 --> 00:14:57,320 Yes! He stole cassava from one of our cassava farms. 161 00:14:59,660 --> 00:15:04,063 - I thank the gods that we need heads for our shrine. 162 00:15:05,284 --> 00:15:07,900 And the head of those stupid Nsan people 163 00:15:07,900 --> 00:15:09,801 will be good for the shrine. 164 00:15:09,801 --> 00:15:11,966 - Befitting indeed, befitting indeed! 165 00:15:11,966 --> 00:15:14,549 (men laughing) 166 00:15:15,852 --> 00:15:19,602 Akpet warriors, in that case, we shall all be 167 00:15:21,670 --> 00:15:22,753 by the boundaries, 168 00:15:23,790 --> 00:15:26,083 yes and wait for them. 169 00:15:27,501 --> 00:15:28,334 - [Man] You are right. 170 00:15:28,334 --> 00:15:29,913 - Let me hear you shout. 171 00:15:31,100 --> 00:15:33,767 - You are right. (laughs) 172 00:15:35,059 --> 00:15:39,392 (men speaking in foreign language) 173 00:16:02,327 --> 00:16:06,577 (man speaking in foreign language) 174 00:16:22,744 --> 00:16:26,994 (man speaking in foreign language) 175 00:16:28,152 --> 00:16:32,349 - Warriors of our land, now you have the protection 176 00:16:32,349 --> 00:16:33,932 of our gods on you. 177 00:16:36,020 --> 00:16:38,570 No weapon shall pierce or touch you, 178 00:16:38,570 --> 00:16:42,240 as you take the fight to those wicked men. 179 00:16:42,240 --> 00:16:44,323 You will go and you will come back alive. 180 00:16:45,509 --> 00:16:50,197 Now, this night, go home, sleep well but keep away 181 00:16:51,800 --> 00:16:52,793 from your wives. 182 00:16:54,047 --> 00:16:58,316 Tomorrow, you go in confidence and bring us the victory. 183 00:16:58,316 --> 00:17:02,649 (man speaking in foreign language) 184 00:17:03,647 --> 00:17:04,480 Let's go. 185 00:17:05,355 --> 00:17:07,438 You may go in confidence. 186 00:17:08,338 --> 00:17:10,921 (upbeat music) 187 00:17:19,527 --> 00:17:22,110 (upbeat music) 188 00:18:31,681 --> 00:18:34,098 (men chants) 189 00:18:35,643 --> 00:18:37,779 (men thudding) 190 00:18:37,779 --> 00:18:40,362 (upbeat music) 191 00:19:25,243 --> 00:19:26,660 - [Man] Who else? 192 00:19:26,660 --> 00:19:29,243 (upbeat music) 193 00:19:30,113 --> 00:19:32,696 (men thudding) 194 00:19:39,249 --> 00:19:40,406 - Great warriors! 195 00:19:40,406 --> 00:19:41,784 - [Group] Great. 196 00:19:41,784 --> 00:19:45,594 - May the gods be praised for giving us victory. 197 00:19:45,594 --> 00:19:46,427 - Yes. 198 00:19:49,654 --> 00:19:51,241 - This is their leader. 199 00:19:51,241 --> 00:19:52,894 - [Man] I see. 200 00:19:52,894 --> 00:19:57,144 (man speaking in foreign language) 201 00:19:59,419 --> 00:20:03,669 - We have come to give you this one for you to use. 202 00:20:08,510 --> 00:20:11,927 - Leave him here. I will deal with him. 203 00:20:16,555 --> 00:20:20,070 (man speaking in foreign language) 204 00:20:20,070 --> 00:20:21,285 Great warriors. 205 00:20:21,285 --> 00:20:22,400 - Great. 206 00:20:22,400 --> 00:20:26,915 - You can now go home and enjoy your wives. 207 00:20:26,915 --> 00:20:30,094 (men laughing) 208 00:20:30,094 --> 00:20:34,344 (man speaking in foreign language) 209 00:20:37,040 --> 00:20:38,630 - So Victoria. 210 00:20:38,630 --> 00:20:39,490 - Yes. 211 00:20:39,490 --> 00:20:42,260 - They've tried to take away your twins from you? 212 00:20:42,260 --> 00:20:43,700 - They tried ma. 213 00:20:43,700 --> 00:20:46,290 I told them I am a Christian, and they beat I 214 00:20:46,290 --> 00:20:47,760 and my husband up. 215 00:20:47,760 --> 00:20:50,210 They even tried to snatch the twins away from us. 216 00:20:51,664 --> 00:20:54,470 - They almost broke my head when I wanted to run away 217 00:20:54,470 --> 00:20:55,637 with the boys. 218 00:20:56,640 --> 00:20:58,860 Please ma, you must help me protect them. 219 00:20:59,910 --> 00:21:02,590 They will soon be here. Don't let them take my boys. 220 00:21:02,590 --> 00:21:03,423 Please! 221 00:21:04,313 --> 00:21:06,600 - Essien, You can count on me on that. 222 00:21:07,750 --> 00:21:08,943 They are going nowhere. 223 00:21:10,810 --> 00:21:13,886 I've preached many times against this evil custom, 224 00:21:13,886 --> 00:21:15,870 but it still persists. 225 00:21:15,870 --> 00:21:19,180 Children are gifts from God, no matter if they come in ones 226 00:21:19,180 --> 00:21:20,543 or twos as twins. 227 00:21:21,560 --> 00:21:23,304 This evil must stop. 228 00:21:23,304 --> 00:21:25,887 (upbeat music) 229 00:21:34,500 --> 00:21:37,963 - There was a twin birth in this village yesterday. 230 00:21:40,560 --> 00:21:42,440 We must go now and seize them. 231 00:21:44,166 --> 00:21:48,123 - It is our duty as the youth of this community 232 00:21:48,123 --> 00:21:50,690 to protect our custom and tradition. 233 00:21:50,690 --> 00:21:55,114 - You are right, but I hope that white woman will 234 00:21:55,114 --> 00:21:57,674 not be there to frustrate us. 235 00:21:57,674 --> 00:22:02,674 Lately she has been showing up herself to take the children. 236 00:22:03,173 --> 00:22:05,756 See, we might have to kill her. 237 00:22:09,382 --> 00:22:11,870 - If she dares us this time. 238 00:22:11,870 --> 00:22:16,123 If she tries us this time, we won't hesitate to kill her. 239 00:22:19,483 --> 00:22:23,220 - We can't have a stranger come here to destroy 240 00:22:23,220 --> 00:22:24,720 our custom and tradition. 241 00:22:24,720 --> 00:22:26,253 - Never. 242 00:22:26,253 --> 00:22:29,771 - A woman for that matter! Never! 243 00:22:29,771 --> 00:22:30,938 - [Man] Never. 244 00:22:35,474 --> 00:22:36,579 - Edet. 245 00:22:36,579 --> 00:22:40,675 ♪ A wicked world a world of culture abuse ♪ 246 00:22:40,675 --> 00:22:41,508 - Yes. 247 00:22:48,064 --> 00:22:50,713 - Ema, Ema please pull yourself together. 248 00:22:52,010 --> 00:22:54,930 The warriors are already close here to take our twins 249 00:22:54,930 --> 00:22:56,333 away from us. 250 00:22:56,333 --> 00:22:57,166 Please. 251 00:22:57,166 --> 00:22:59,812 - I don't want anything to happen to my children. 252 00:22:59,812 --> 00:23:03,620 - Ema, nothing will happen to our children. 253 00:23:03,620 --> 00:23:05,053 Just listen to me. 254 00:23:05,053 --> 00:23:07,632 Listen, I want you to take them across the river. 255 00:23:07,632 --> 00:23:09,150 I will come and meet you there. 256 00:23:09,150 --> 00:23:10,065 Do you understand! 257 00:23:10,065 --> 00:23:11,273 - Okay. 258 00:23:11,273 --> 00:23:13,834 - Ema go. Just go, go now. 259 00:23:13,834 --> 00:23:17,296 (dramatic music) 260 00:23:17,296 --> 00:23:18,379 - [Man] Nsuk. 261 00:23:20,954 --> 00:23:22,109 Nsuk. 262 00:23:22,109 --> 00:23:23,327 - Let them come, I'm waiting for them here. 263 00:23:23,327 --> 00:23:25,630 They will kill me first before taking 264 00:23:25,630 --> 00:23:26,880 my children away from me. 265 00:23:27,800 --> 00:23:29,513 - Go there and bring them out. 266 00:23:30,580 --> 00:23:33,870 - Why are you shouting my name like a mad man? 267 00:23:35,752 --> 00:23:37,633 - Etim, a mad man? 268 00:23:37,633 --> 00:23:38,883 - You heard me. 269 00:23:40,548 --> 00:23:42,100 - Where are the twins? 270 00:23:42,100 --> 00:23:44,150 - What twins are you talking about, Etim? 271 00:23:45,746 --> 00:23:47,628 - I can see movement from the back. 272 00:23:47,628 --> 00:23:48,466 - Where? 273 00:23:48,466 --> 00:23:49,550 - From the back. - Who? 274 00:23:49,550 --> 00:23:51,808 - I can see a woman with the babies. 275 00:23:51,808 --> 00:23:53,186 - Go after them immediately. 276 00:23:53,186 --> 00:23:54,072 Go, go. Go. 277 00:23:54,072 --> 00:23:55,966 - You have to kill me before you take away my child. 278 00:23:55,966 --> 00:23:57,133 - Get him down. Get him down. 279 00:23:58,037 --> 00:23:59,704 Where are the twins? 280 00:24:00,759 --> 00:24:01,669 - My babies. 281 00:24:01,669 --> 00:24:02,802 - Where are the twins? 282 00:24:02,802 --> 00:24:03,635 Where are the twins? 283 00:24:03,635 --> 00:24:04,468 How dare you. 284 00:24:04,468 --> 00:24:05,327 - You are wicked. 285 00:24:05,327 --> 00:24:08,156 - You called me, Etim, a mad man! 286 00:24:08,156 --> 00:24:11,573 Where are the twins? Where are the twins? 287 00:24:13,730 --> 00:24:16,480 (dramatic music) 288 00:24:37,334 --> 00:24:39,917 (upbeat music) 289 00:24:43,095 --> 00:24:47,428 (woman singing in foreign language) 290 00:25:18,647 --> 00:25:22,897 (man speaking in foreign language) 291 00:25:29,443 --> 00:25:34,410 - Oh gods of our land, how long shall this continue? 292 00:25:34,410 --> 00:25:39,310 How long shall we allow foreigners come into our land 293 00:25:39,310 --> 00:25:44,097 to desecrate our tradition, turning down our customs 294 00:25:45,340 --> 00:25:46,790 with foreign ideas? 295 00:25:46,790 --> 00:25:49,300 How long? How long? 296 00:25:49,300 --> 00:25:50,453 How long? 297 00:25:55,209 --> 00:25:58,158 - [Etim] The chief priest of our land. 298 00:25:58,158 --> 00:26:00,110 (men speaking in foreign language) 299 00:26:00,110 --> 00:26:04,306 - Youths of our land, you're welcome. 300 00:26:04,306 --> 00:26:05,969 Please come in. 301 00:26:05,969 --> 00:26:08,636 (ominous music) 302 00:26:14,097 --> 00:26:15,163 Please sit down. 303 00:26:16,219 --> 00:26:18,886 (ominous music) 304 00:26:35,450 --> 00:26:36,790 I know why you are here. 305 00:26:38,049 --> 00:26:41,540 I am also as worried as you are. 306 00:26:41,540 --> 00:26:46,540 This white witch is testing us. She is testing our strength. 307 00:26:47,280 --> 00:26:49,783 I have asked the gods to kill her, yes. 308 00:26:52,184 --> 00:26:54,410 This is our land. 309 00:26:54,410 --> 00:26:57,218 She cannot come from her country to tell us 310 00:26:57,218 --> 00:26:59,310 what to do in our land. 311 00:26:59,310 --> 00:27:01,780 - Did you hear that? 312 00:27:01,780 --> 00:27:04,077 (man speaking in foreign language) 313 00:27:04,077 --> 00:27:06,303 You see that woman, she is mad. 314 00:27:07,150 --> 00:27:08,063 She is stupid. 315 00:27:08,960 --> 00:27:10,043 She is an idiot. 316 00:27:12,170 --> 00:27:15,230 I will make sure that we teach her a lesson 317 00:27:15,230 --> 00:27:18,167 that she will never, ever forget in her life. 318 00:27:19,768 --> 00:27:23,620 - Please, we have to be very careful, 319 00:27:23,620 --> 00:27:25,440 because I know what these British people can do 320 00:27:25,440 --> 00:27:27,203 to anybody that harms white people. 321 00:27:28,150 --> 00:27:30,580 I have witnessed where they destroyed a lot of villages 322 00:27:30,580 --> 00:27:33,193 in Igbo land, just to punish such people. 323 00:27:34,226 --> 00:27:36,666 Please, we must be very careful. 324 00:27:36,666 --> 00:27:39,443 - Edet, are you now afraid? 325 00:27:41,998 --> 00:27:45,600 Eye of the gods, as for me, 326 00:27:45,600 --> 00:27:48,500 I will make sure that we take them down 327 00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:52,100 to the last man standing just to preserve 328 00:27:52,100 --> 00:27:53,983 our custom and tradition. 329 00:27:56,430 --> 00:27:58,410 - Yes, Chief Priest, 330 00:27:58,410 --> 00:28:02,057 we must preserve our custom and tradition. 331 00:28:02,057 --> 00:28:05,807 I even heard that she went and took the twins 332 00:28:07,030 --> 00:28:09,587 that were thrown into the bush, 333 00:28:09,587 --> 00:28:12,036 and they now live with her. 334 00:28:12,036 --> 00:28:13,390 - That is the problem. 335 00:28:13,390 --> 00:28:14,223 - Abomination! 336 00:28:16,870 --> 00:28:21,870 - You all are aware how the harvests were late last year. 337 00:28:25,720 --> 00:28:29,220 The rains were very poor last year. 338 00:28:29,220 --> 00:28:31,330 It's all because of the presence of 339 00:28:31,330 --> 00:28:34,970 those abominable children in her place, yes. 340 00:28:38,470 --> 00:28:43,398 We will go to her place, we will invade there 341 00:28:43,398 --> 00:28:47,810 and we will remove all those abominable devil children 342 00:28:47,810 --> 00:28:51,377 living with her, so that our land shall be cleansed. 343 00:28:51,377 --> 00:28:54,794 - Wise one, when are we going to do that? 344 00:28:55,737 --> 00:29:00,154 Because as for me, Etim Etukudor, I am ready tonight. 345 00:29:02,926 --> 00:29:06,843 (speaking in foreign language) 346 00:29:08,678 --> 00:29:12,806 - Chief Priest, whatever it's going to take, 347 00:29:12,806 --> 00:29:14,940 we shall be ready to give. 348 00:29:14,940 --> 00:29:15,923 I am ready. 349 00:29:18,260 --> 00:29:21,103 - Edet, you're not saying anything. 350 00:29:22,223 --> 00:29:23,260 (man speaking in foreign language) 351 00:29:23,260 --> 00:29:28,260 - Anyway, I will give information as to the day 352 00:29:29,590 --> 00:29:32,330 and time of the attack. 353 00:29:32,330 --> 00:29:34,780 Let me commune with the gods. 354 00:29:36,358 --> 00:29:38,858 You may go in peace. 355 00:29:38,858 --> 00:29:40,358 May the day break. 356 00:29:41,249 --> 00:29:43,060 (man speaking in foreign language) 357 00:29:43,060 --> 00:29:45,048 (upbeat music) 358 00:29:45,048 --> 00:29:46,742 - The eye of the gods. 359 00:29:46,742 --> 00:29:47,840 - You may leave now. 360 00:29:47,840 --> 00:29:50,423 (upbeat music) 361 00:30:06,780 --> 00:30:11,400 - Mary, I am very much concerned about your safety 362 00:30:11,400 --> 00:30:14,160 in the middle of this one-woman revolution 363 00:30:14,160 --> 00:30:19,160 you are leading to stop the evil twins killing, 364 00:30:19,450 --> 00:30:22,090 in these primitive tribes. 365 00:30:22,090 --> 00:30:27,090 I swear they will all burn to ashes in hell 366 00:30:27,360 --> 00:30:29,493 for killing God's lovely kids. 367 00:30:31,270 --> 00:30:34,190 - William, they are generally good people. 368 00:30:34,190 --> 00:30:35,893 They will not do any harm to me, 369 00:30:37,450 --> 00:30:42,060 though I have received reports from these women 370 00:30:42,060 --> 00:30:46,683 of great hostility towards me by one of the stubborn men. 371 00:30:49,290 --> 00:30:52,850 - Anyway Mary, I will talk to the British consul 372 00:30:52,850 --> 00:30:55,270 to make arrangements for your protection. 373 00:30:56,630 --> 00:30:59,167 - I don't think that's necessary, William. 374 00:31:00,620 --> 00:31:02,773 - Why? I insist. 375 00:31:04,081 --> 00:31:05,498 - I will be fine. 376 00:31:06,400 --> 00:31:07,913 - Mary, I insist. 377 00:31:10,010 --> 00:31:12,330 We can't afford to lose you. 378 00:31:12,330 --> 00:31:16,781 The missionary work here will suffer 379 00:31:16,781 --> 00:31:18,558 a great loss without you. 380 00:31:18,558 --> 00:31:21,141 (upbeat music) 381 00:31:33,756 --> 00:31:35,440 - [Mary] Good evening! 382 00:31:35,440 --> 00:31:37,770 - [Guards] Good evening Mistress. 383 00:31:37,770 --> 00:31:40,060 - I guess William told the British Consul 384 00:31:40,060 --> 00:31:41,710 to send you here, right? 385 00:31:41,710 --> 00:31:43,177 - [Guards] Yes, Mistress. 386 00:31:44,070 --> 00:31:46,020 - I told him he didn't have to do that. 387 00:31:47,400 --> 00:31:52,400 - Mistress, these people are wicked people, very stubborn. 388 00:31:54,302 --> 00:31:56,552 Mistress, you need us here. 389 00:31:57,467 --> 00:32:02,060 If anybody should come, we finish them. 390 00:32:02,060 --> 00:32:05,253 - No, no! I want no bloodshed. 391 00:32:06,530 --> 00:32:10,043 - Mistress, we are Adamawa people. 392 00:32:10,043 --> 00:32:13,478 We don't kill our twin children. 393 00:32:13,478 --> 00:32:15,727 These people here do. 394 00:32:15,727 --> 00:32:18,810 If they come here, we will kill them. 395 00:32:19,797 --> 00:32:24,797 - No. I don't want to see any killing of anybody here. 396 00:32:24,899 --> 00:32:27,597 Christianity forbids that. 397 00:32:27,597 --> 00:32:30,680 - Mistress, as for me, I am a Muslim. 398 00:32:32,920 --> 00:32:34,960 It is an eye for an eye. 399 00:32:36,360 --> 00:32:39,587 If anybody should kill, the person deserves 400 00:32:39,587 --> 00:32:41,087 to be killed, too. 401 00:32:43,088 --> 00:32:45,350 - I've told you, no killings. 402 00:32:45,350 --> 00:32:47,933 (upbeat music) 403 00:32:58,910 --> 00:33:00,860 - We will invade that house this night. 404 00:33:02,990 --> 00:33:06,007 We will not kill that foolish white woman, 405 00:33:06,852 --> 00:33:10,769 but we will take all the children in that house 406 00:33:12,038 --> 00:33:14,058 and move off into the night. 407 00:33:14,058 --> 00:33:16,975 - Wise one, please on the contrary, 408 00:33:18,180 --> 00:33:20,540 I suggest we kill this woman, 409 00:33:20,540 --> 00:33:23,080 with that we can get rid of all these problems 410 00:33:23,080 --> 00:33:24,928 once and for all. 411 00:33:24,928 --> 00:33:27,298 - [Okon] I agree with you. I agree with you. 412 00:33:27,298 --> 00:33:30,010 - That will be foolishness. 413 00:33:30,010 --> 00:33:32,680 We can't allow what happened in faraway kingdom 414 00:33:32,680 --> 00:33:34,420 to happen to us. 415 00:33:34,420 --> 00:33:35,603 We have to act smart. 416 00:33:36,950 --> 00:33:39,823 - Chief Priest, he may be telling us the truth. 417 00:33:42,350 --> 00:33:45,110 I have verified the authenticity of his claims 418 00:33:46,310 --> 00:33:49,110 and I have found out that he has been telling the truth. 419 00:33:50,560 --> 00:33:54,179 We do not need to shed blood. 420 00:33:54,179 --> 00:33:59,090 But by this action, after this action of stealing twins 421 00:33:59,090 --> 00:34:04,090 into the night, we will stop the white lady's foolishness. 422 00:34:05,327 --> 00:34:10,327 - Listen, I Edet Ndifreki, I was there when 423 00:34:11,400 --> 00:34:12,613 the attack took place. 424 00:34:15,230 --> 00:34:17,430 The British demanded that they stop slavery, 425 00:34:18,870 --> 00:34:23,040 but they refused and fought the British people. 426 00:34:23,040 --> 00:34:26,280 Then what happened at the end, they destroyed the villages 427 00:34:26,280 --> 00:34:28,949 and killed a lot of them. 428 00:34:28,949 --> 00:34:33,283 Please we can't allow that to happen to our village. 429 00:34:33,283 --> 00:34:35,773 We can't just watch our people being killed. 430 00:34:36,960 --> 00:34:39,987 - Stop talking nonsense, young man. 431 00:34:41,120 --> 00:34:44,230 Go and do what you have to do. 432 00:34:44,230 --> 00:34:47,470 It's your duty to protect the customs and traditions 433 00:34:47,470 --> 00:34:49,200 of our land. 434 00:34:49,200 --> 00:34:50,033 Go. 435 00:34:50,888 --> 00:34:54,400 - Wise one please, I suggest we kill this woman 436 00:34:54,400 --> 00:34:55,651 once and for all 437 00:34:55,651 --> 00:34:58,022 so we can get rid of all these problems. 438 00:34:58,022 --> 00:34:58,939 - [Man] Go. 439 00:35:07,190 --> 00:35:08,729 - Chief Priest, I know what I'm saying. 440 00:35:08,729 --> 00:35:09,562 - Go. 441 00:35:11,527 --> 00:35:14,444 (cricket chirping) 442 00:35:23,329 --> 00:35:25,996 (ominous music) 443 00:35:28,152 --> 00:35:29,402 - Who is there? 444 00:35:35,363 --> 00:35:36,446 - Stop there. 445 00:35:39,212 --> 00:35:40,129 I say Stop. 446 00:35:46,763 --> 00:35:48,192 - Attack! 447 00:35:48,192 --> 00:35:50,525 (gun fires) 448 00:35:55,190 --> 00:35:57,246 - Why are you running? 449 00:35:57,246 --> 00:35:59,829 (upbeat music) 450 00:36:04,936 --> 00:36:09,269 (woman singing in foreign language) 451 00:36:21,646 --> 00:36:24,396 - My husband, is everything okay? 452 00:36:29,958 --> 00:36:32,691 (finger snapping) 453 00:36:32,691 --> 00:36:37,061 (man speaking in foreign language) 454 00:36:37,061 --> 00:36:38,478 - Nkoyo, my wife! 455 00:36:40,881 --> 00:36:41,781 - Yes. 456 00:36:41,781 --> 00:36:45,003 - Do you know I almost got killed yesterday 457 00:36:45,003 --> 00:36:47,330 at that white woman's house? 458 00:36:47,330 --> 00:36:50,100 - What! What did you go there to do? 459 00:36:50,100 --> 00:36:51,680 - What else? 460 00:36:51,680 --> 00:36:53,720 We went to invade her house 461 00:36:53,720 --> 00:36:55,820 so that we can pick the evil twins 462 00:36:55,820 --> 00:36:58,423 that she kept in her house. 463 00:36:59,500 --> 00:37:04,433 - But, my husband, I attended this church just last week, 464 00:37:05,509 --> 00:37:06,767 and I was made to understand that 465 00:37:06,767 --> 00:37:08,879 killing of innocent children is a sin. 466 00:37:08,879 --> 00:37:09,712 - What! 467 00:37:11,857 --> 00:37:14,274 Nkoyo, what did you just say? 468 00:37:15,364 --> 00:37:19,933 Wait! You went to that woman's church without my permission. 469 00:37:23,116 --> 00:37:25,449 Huh! Now I know, now I know. 470 00:37:30,730 --> 00:37:34,060 She has inculcated nonsense into your head, Nkoyo! 471 00:37:34,060 --> 00:37:36,763 - No one has inculcated nonsense into my head. 472 00:37:38,090 --> 00:37:40,980 My husband, this church preaches about 473 00:37:40,980 --> 00:37:43,487 a man called Jesus Christ. 474 00:37:43,487 --> 00:37:45,043 He is the savior of the world. 475 00:37:45,955 --> 00:37:48,860 And you won't make heaven if you don't accept him 476 00:37:48,860 --> 00:37:50,820 and drop this your pagan religion. 477 00:37:50,820 --> 00:37:51,820 - Shut up! Be still. 478 00:37:53,960 --> 00:37:56,480 How dare you! What effrontery! 479 00:37:58,753 --> 00:37:59,920 What audacity! 480 00:38:02,116 --> 00:38:07,116 Nkoyo, oh, oh, she must have deposited more nonsense 481 00:38:08,577 --> 00:38:12,150 into your brain than I even thought. 482 00:38:12,150 --> 00:38:12,983 Huh! 483 00:38:14,959 --> 00:38:17,635 - Let me ask you a question, 484 00:38:17,635 --> 00:38:20,424 if I give birth to twins, will you throw them away, too? 485 00:38:20,424 --> 00:38:22,713 (man speaks in foreign language) 486 00:38:22,713 --> 00:38:26,796 - May the gods forbid you delivering evil for me! 487 00:38:27,755 --> 00:38:30,080 (speaking in foreign language) 488 00:38:30,080 --> 00:38:35,080 ♪ It's a wicked world, a world of abuse ♪ 489 00:38:36,710 --> 00:38:40,127 ♪ What is a mother to do ♪ 490 00:38:45,040 --> 00:38:47,873 (woman screaming) 491 00:38:50,324 --> 00:38:51,415 - [Woman] Push, push, push. 492 00:38:51,415 --> 00:38:52,395 Sorry. Sorry. 493 00:38:52,395 --> 00:38:53,765 (woman screams) 494 00:38:53,765 --> 00:38:56,487 - [Woman] Push, just breathe in. Breathe in. 495 00:38:56,487 --> 00:38:57,445 - Push. - Push. 496 00:38:57,445 --> 00:38:58,870 - It's coming, it's coming. 497 00:38:58,870 --> 00:39:00,276 Take it easy, take it easy. 498 00:39:00,276 --> 00:39:01,116 Just breathe. 499 00:39:01,116 --> 00:39:04,058 (woman screams) 500 00:39:04,058 --> 00:39:06,475 (baby cries) 501 00:39:12,286 --> 00:39:14,349 - Etim, (speaking in foreign language). 502 00:39:14,349 --> 00:39:15,817 Congratulations. 503 00:39:15,817 --> 00:39:17,957 (both laughing) 504 00:39:17,957 --> 00:39:21,917 - Hey, (speaking in foreign language) 505 00:39:21,917 --> 00:39:25,440 Is it a baby boy or a baby girl? 506 00:39:25,440 --> 00:39:27,730 - Your wife delivered two bouncing baby boys. 507 00:39:27,730 --> 00:39:30,397 (babies crying) 508 00:39:32,544 --> 00:39:35,573 (Etim speaking in foreign language) 509 00:39:35,573 --> 00:39:37,314 - May the gods forbid! 510 00:39:37,314 --> 00:39:39,981 (babies crying) 511 00:39:42,412 --> 00:39:47,412 ♪ When I think about the world that we live in ♪ 512 00:39:49,803 --> 00:39:54,803 ♪ It's a crazy world, full of superstitions ♪ 513 00:39:57,204 --> 00:40:01,210 - Etim, I'm glad you converted at the right time, 514 00:40:01,210 --> 00:40:02,913 so your twins could be saved. 515 00:40:05,780 --> 00:40:06,613 - I know. 516 00:40:08,740 --> 00:40:11,390 I also know there will be pressure on me 517 00:40:11,390 --> 00:40:14,553 to do what our custom requires of me to do. 518 00:40:15,523 --> 00:40:17,773 - What are you going to do? 519 00:40:18,823 --> 00:40:20,703 - I am going to keep the babies. 520 00:40:22,940 --> 00:40:25,340 Throwing them away will not be an option for me. 521 00:40:26,460 --> 00:40:29,570 - I could help you keep them if pressure will break you. 522 00:40:29,570 --> 00:40:31,820 Nothing must happen to those innocent babies! 523 00:40:33,551 --> 00:40:37,801 - Mary Slessor, never mind, don't worry about that. 524 00:40:40,210 --> 00:40:41,473 You have my word on this. 525 00:40:42,812 --> 00:40:44,562 Thank you, thank you! 526 00:40:49,174 --> 00:40:50,370 Thank you very much. 527 00:40:51,308 --> 00:40:52,141 My wife. 528 00:40:55,390 --> 00:40:59,260 - It's like Nkoyo knew she was gonna have twin babies. 529 00:40:59,260 --> 00:41:01,740 That was why she dragged Etim to church 530 00:41:01,740 --> 00:41:03,060 to become a Christian. 531 00:41:03,060 --> 00:41:05,820 Now we have three people for Christ, 532 00:41:05,820 --> 00:41:07,766 Etim and his two babies. 533 00:41:07,766 --> 00:41:09,641 Praise the Lord. 534 00:41:09,641 --> 00:41:11,391 - [Group] Hallelujah! 535 00:41:14,180 --> 00:41:19,180 - You have all heard about Etim's twins and his refusal 536 00:41:20,580 --> 00:41:24,535 to comply with the tradition of throwing them away. 537 00:41:24,535 --> 00:41:27,368 But we are going to do it for him. 538 00:41:28,520 --> 00:41:32,270 We will not allow him to continue being deceived by 539 00:41:32,270 --> 00:41:34,351 that foolish white woman 540 00:41:34,351 --> 00:41:37,036 and all those who follow her strange religion. 541 00:41:37,036 --> 00:41:41,970 - Chief priest, I heard Etim has become a Christian 542 00:41:41,970 --> 00:41:44,320 and has followed those foolish women to that place 543 00:41:44,320 --> 00:41:46,183 they call church. 544 00:41:49,566 --> 00:41:52,960 - Etim is not a problem, he is a weak man. 545 00:41:55,400 --> 00:41:57,700 His wife put the strange religion in his head. 546 00:41:59,150 --> 00:42:00,783 We will take those babies from him. 547 00:42:02,170 --> 00:42:04,663 Unlike the white woman, he has no police man 548 00:42:04,663 --> 00:42:06,643 guarding his house. 549 00:42:06,643 --> 00:42:10,060 - Exactly! That was what I wanted to say. 550 00:42:11,284 --> 00:42:13,473 You took it from my mouth. 551 00:42:13,473 --> 00:42:17,792 - Well, our community has charged me to uphold 552 00:42:17,792 --> 00:42:19,673 our customs and tradition, 553 00:42:19,673 --> 00:42:22,364 and Etim must be made to comply. 554 00:42:22,364 --> 00:42:23,531 - [Group] Yes. 555 00:42:24,737 --> 00:42:28,960 - Chief Priest, since we are all in agreement, 556 00:42:28,960 --> 00:42:31,175 then we must do the needful. 557 00:42:31,175 --> 00:42:32,740 - Yes. - Yes. 558 00:42:39,974 --> 00:42:42,557 (gentle music) 559 00:42:58,770 --> 00:43:03,770 - Now, we will attack the hut and steal the children, 560 00:43:06,240 --> 00:43:07,413 steal the twins. 561 00:43:18,004 --> 00:43:22,793 - It is time for us to give up this superstitious beliefs. 562 00:43:22,793 --> 00:43:25,600 Anyone who dares to come close to this house 563 00:43:25,600 --> 00:43:27,470 will lose his head. 564 00:43:27,470 --> 00:43:28,303 Now! 565 00:43:29,823 --> 00:43:31,180 - What if he resists? 566 00:43:31,180 --> 00:43:32,920 - Then we'll cut off his neck. 567 00:43:34,553 --> 00:43:36,490 - Remember the British law. 568 00:43:36,490 --> 00:43:39,650 They will hang us if we are caught. 569 00:43:39,650 --> 00:43:41,050 - Who cares! 570 00:43:41,050 --> 00:43:45,164 We will die preserving our custom and tradition. 571 00:43:45,164 --> 00:43:48,403 - You have to kill me first before you take them. 572 00:43:48,403 --> 00:43:53,204 And I'm not ready to lose the fight just to protect them. 573 00:43:53,204 --> 00:43:54,787 I know you're here. 574 00:43:55,775 --> 00:43:56,724 - Let's go. 575 00:43:56,724 --> 00:43:59,124 - I know these bushes are surrounded. 576 00:43:59,124 --> 00:44:03,488 I know you're here, but this my machete 577 00:44:03,488 --> 00:44:06,160 is ready to chop off your head. 578 00:44:06,160 --> 00:44:08,927 Try me! Try me! 579 00:44:08,927 --> 00:44:10,252 You know what I can do. 580 00:44:10,252 --> 00:44:14,231 I, Etim Etikudor, I am waiting for you. 581 00:44:14,231 --> 00:44:16,507 You know the head warrior of this land. 582 00:44:17,441 --> 00:44:18,337 I am waiting for you. 583 00:44:18,337 --> 00:44:22,023 I am ready for the fight to protect my kids. 584 00:44:22,023 --> 00:44:23,793 Relax, there is no cause for alarm. 585 00:44:23,793 --> 00:44:26,589 I am here. I am the warrior. 586 00:44:26,589 --> 00:44:27,756 I am the lion. 587 00:44:29,616 --> 00:44:31,866 I am waiting for you. Come! 588 00:44:33,174 --> 00:44:36,424 - Did you hear that? Did you hear that? 589 00:44:38,473 --> 00:44:41,743 Does he think his boasts can save him? 590 00:44:43,149 --> 00:44:46,099 He is nothing but a goat. 591 00:44:46,099 --> 00:44:46,932 A goat. 592 00:44:49,310 --> 00:44:54,310 Now let's see, let's see what this boast will bring to him. 593 00:44:55,520 --> 00:44:57,713 We must attack him now. 594 00:44:58,691 --> 00:44:59,633 - No, wait. 595 00:45:00,610 --> 00:45:04,913 He could die and the British Consul will come for us. 596 00:45:05,960 --> 00:45:08,068 I think the best thing for us to do is to go back 597 00:45:08,068 --> 00:45:09,851 and come back when he has gone to the farm. 598 00:45:09,851 --> 00:45:11,934 - No, no. Attack him now. 599 00:45:12,810 --> 00:45:15,266 - I say it's better we meet him on in his farm. 600 00:45:15,266 --> 00:45:18,890 - No. No retreat, no surrender. 601 00:45:18,890 --> 00:45:21,015 We attack him now. 602 00:45:21,015 --> 00:45:22,829 You go this way, I go this way. 603 00:45:22,829 --> 00:45:23,758 - [Man] Yes. 604 00:45:23,758 --> 00:45:26,508 (dramatic music) 605 00:45:36,369 --> 00:45:37,790 - I know you're here. 606 00:45:37,790 --> 00:45:40,390 (upbeat music) 607 00:45:40,390 --> 00:45:41,640 - How dare you? 608 00:45:42,625 --> 00:45:44,922 Pride goes before a fall. 609 00:45:44,922 --> 00:45:45,881 Take him. 610 00:45:45,881 --> 00:45:47,899 (Etim speaking in foreign language) 611 00:45:47,899 --> 00:45:50,523 - Me, Etim? 612 00:45:50,523 --> 00:45:53,791 (men thudding) 613 00:45:53,791 --> 00:45:54,869 (man crashes) 614 00:45:54,869 --> 00:45:56,590 (Etim speaking in foreign language) 615 00:45:56,590 --> 00:45:59,173 (upbeat music) 616 00:46:02,758 --> 00:46:04,870 (men thuds) 617 00:46:04,870 --> 00:46:06,627 (Etim speaking in foreign language) 618 00:46:06,627 --> 00:46:09,729 (men speaking in foreign language) 619 00:46:09,729 --> 00:46:12,312 (upbeat music) 620 00:46:17,558 --> 00:46:20,457 (Etim speaking in foreign language) 621 00:46:20,457 --> 00:46:21,849 Where are they? 622 00:46:21,849 --> 00:46:23,467 You people want to try me. 623 00:46:23,467 --> 00:46:27,384 I Etim Etikudor, the head warrior of this land. 624 00:46:29,887 --> 00:46:31,369 No problem. 625 00:46:31,369 --> 00:46:36,369 (woman singing in foreign language) 626 00:46:36,416 --> 00:46:38,666 Nkoyo, Nkoyo, are you okay? 627 00:46:39,566 --> 00:46:43,899 (woman singing in foreign language) 628 00:46:48,486 --> 00:46:52,180 - Another practice that will surely send these people 629 00:46:52,180 --> 00:46:55,220 to hell is the human sacrifice. 630 00:46:55,220 --> 00:47:00,020 Can you imagine they bury the wife of a great man or chief 631 00:47:00,020 --> 00:47:01,880 with him when he dies? 632 00:47:01,880 --> 00:47:04,350 Absolutely nonsense! 633 00:47:04,350 --> 00:47:06,900 - William, I am working very hard on that one, too. 634 00:47:09,690 --> 00:47:11,860 I received a word from one of my workers 635 00:47:12,790 --> 00:47:16,533 on such a burial this evening, few miles away from here. 636 00:47:18,390 --> 00:47:19,540 I want to go there and stop it. 637 00:47:19,540 --> 00:47:20,640 Will you come with me? 638 00:47:22,569 --> 00:47:26,460 - I can't, I'll be tempted to kill all involved. 639 00:47:26,460 --> 00:47:29,280 - William, we will change these people by persuading them 640 00:47:29,280 --> 00:47:31,830 and teaching them the better Christian alternative. 641 00:47:34,610 --> 00:47:35,897 - If you say so. 642 00:47:35,897 --> 00:47:38,480 (upbeat music) 643 00:47:47,615 --> 00:47:49,765 - Be watchful so you don't step on a snake. 644 00:47:50,754 --> 00:47:52,359 Mary I am serious, 645 00:47:52,359 --> 00:47:54,370 I'm serious! - William. 646 00:47:54,370 --> 00:47:55,860 - Don't worry. - Yeah. 647 00:47:55,860 --> 00:47:58,410 If I step on the snake, you will protect me. 648 00:47:58,410 --> 00:47:59,670 - Oh, of course, of course. 649 00:47:59,670 --> 00:48:01,780 William is here for you. 650 00:48:01,780 --> 00:48:03,113 William is here. 651 00:48:06,320 --> 00:48:10,420 Wow! Wow! 652 00:48:10,420 --> 00:48:14,630 This is the deadliest jungle in this part of the world. 653 00:48:14,630 --> 00:48:17,210 My goodness! My goodness! 654 00:48:17,210 --> 00:48:21,570 I've been to East Africa, I've been to Southern Africa, 655 00:48:21,570 --> 00:48:26,570 I've never seen such massive and intimidating jungle. 656 00:48:28,900 --> 00:48:31,200 - It such a blessing for people who live here. 657 00:48:32,050 --> 00:48:32,930 - Yes of course. 658 00:48:32,930 --> 00:48:36,720 - It's a great economic boon if smartly harnessed. 659 00:48:36,720 --> 00:48:38,780 - Yea, yea! You're right. 660 00:48:38,780 --> 00:48:39,870 You're right. 661 00:48:39,870 --> 00:48:42,860 - The whole world could be supplied with timber from here. 662 00:48:42,860 --> 00:48:44,700 - Yes of course. Yes. 663 00:48:44,700 --> 00:48:47,250 Yes, of course. Wow! 664 00:48:47,250 --> 00:48:48,150 This is beautiful. 665 00:48:49,060 --> 00:48:53,887 - Anytime I walk here, I really get to admire this place. 666 00:48:53,887 --> 00:48:55,387 - Oh my God! Yeah. 667 00:48:56,829 --> 00:48:59,641 It's really great. God is great. 668 00:48:59,641 --> 00:49:00,662 Let's go. 669 00:49:00,662 --> 00:49:03,245 (upbeat music) 670 00:49:32,310 --> 00:49:36,393 - I am sorry. The tradition must take its course. 671 00:49:37,830 --> 00:49:39,452 - [Woman] Please, have mercy. 672 00:49:39,452 --> 00:49:42,404 - You must be buried alongside with my late brother, yes. 673 00:49:42,404 --> 00:49:45,154 - [Woman] Have mercy. Have mercy. 674 00:49:48,911 --> 00:49:49,744 - Stop it. 675 00:49:51,444 --> 00:49:54,684 Come on, stop it both of you. 676 00:49:54,684 --> 00:49:57,000 - What do you want? 677 00:49:57,000 --> 00:49:59,550 - We have come in peace here, with the word of God. 678 00:50:00,570 --> 00:50:02,240 You must let these women go. 679 00:50:02,240 --> 00:50:03,073 - Go where? 680 00:50:04,612 --> 00:50:07,637 They are the wives of my late brother, Bassey. 681 00:50:08,561 --> 00:50:10,228 A great man we lost. 682 00:50:11,791 --> 00:50:14,982 And Bassey will be buried tonight. 683 00:50:14,982 --> 00:50:17,782 And they shall be buried alongside 684 00:50:17,782 --> 00:50:19,552 with my late brother, Bassey. 685 00:50:19,552 --> 00:50:20,385 - Why? 686 00:50:21,633 --> 00:50:24,313 Bassey is already dead. 687 00:50:24,313 --> 00:50:26,367 What will dead wives do for him? 688 00:50:26,367 --> 00:50:28,113 - They will serve him in the other world, 689 00:50:28,113 --> 00:50:29,860 where he has gone. 690 00:50:29,860 --> 00:50:31,700 - There is no such world. 691 00:50:31,700 --> 00:50:33,320 There is only Kingdom of God. 692 00:50:33,320 --> 00:50:36,060 And there is no slavish practice there. 693 00:50:36,060 --> 00:50:37,547 - Have you been there before? 694 00:50:38,870 --> 00:50:41,000 - The word of God tells us all we need to know 695 00:50:41,000 --> 00:50:42,342 about heaven. 696 00:50:42,342 --> 00:50:46,590 - I will blow your skull off! Release them. 697 00:50:46,590 --> 00:50:49,094 Let the dead be buried in peace. 698 00:50:49,094 --> 00:50:50,228 Release them now! 699 00:50:50,228 --> 00:50:51,457 - William, William, calm down. 700 00:50:51,457 --> 00:50:52,290 Please calm down. 701 00:50:52,290 --> 00:50:54,088 - I will blow your skull off if you don't release them now. 702 00:50:54,088 --> 00:50:55,838 - Calm down, William. 703 00:50:57,556 --> 00:50:58,639 - Okay. Okay. 704 00:51:00,165 --> 00:51:05,165 Since you are here, you are the eyes of the British Consul. 705 00:51:05,222 --> 00:51:06,334 We will release them to you. 706 00:51:06,334 --> 00:51:10,667 (woman singing in foreign language) 707 00:51:29,494 --> 00:51:33,654 - Listen to me, you people in his village should stop 708 00:51:33,654 --> 00:51:36,944 this evil and barbaric practice, 709 00:51:36,944 --> 00:51:38,777 because it is ungodly. 710 00:51:39,762 --> 00:51:42,991 It is against the Holy Bible. 711 00:51:42,991 --> 00:51:45,963 It is against God. You should stop it! 712 00:51:45,963 --> 00:51:47,163 Do you get me? 713 00:51:47,163 --> 00:51:49,643 (women crying) 714 00:51:49,643 --> 00:51:53,976 (woman singing in foreign language) 715 00:52:02,492 --> 00:52:07,310 - Hey! We must bury my late brother Bassey this night. 716 00:52:07,310 --> 00:52:08,505 - Yes. 717 00:52:08,505 --> 00:52:10,173 - And with two female heads. 718 00:52:11,630 --> 00:52:12,990 What do we do? 719 00:52:12,990 --> 00:52:14,440 What do we do? What do we do? 720 00:52:16,000 --> 00:52:20,610 - Okay, Ekpo, we must go for hunting this night. 721 00:52:20,610 --> 00:52:22,369 In fact, now! 722 00:52:22,369 --> 00:52:23,202 Because we have to- - I think you have a point. 723 00:52:23,202 --> 00:52:25,995 bury Bassey with these two ladies, these two women. 724 00:52:25,995 --> 00:52:27,432 - You have a point. What are we waiting for? 725 00:52:27,432 --> 00:52:32,432 ♪ When I think about the world that we have built ♪ 726 00:52:35,323 --> 00:52:40,156 Oh Bassey, my brother, fare thee well among our ancestors. 727 00:52:45,756 --> 00:52:49,633 The two women right there with you in the grave right now 728 00:52:49,633 --> 00:52:53,500 may not be your lovely wives, Eno and Atim, 729 00:52:55,952 --> 00:52:58,785 but they will sure serve you well. 730 00:53:00,163 --> 00:53:05,163 That ignorant white woman took away your lovely wives, 731 00:53:05,760 --> 00:53:09,133 Eno and Atim few hours ago. 732 00:53:10,844 --> 00:53:14,427 No one will deny you the women you deserve. 733 00:53:16,512 --> 00:53:19,595 Kufere and I had to make replacement. 734 00:53:22,321 --> 00:53:24,488 Fare thee well my brother. 735 00:53:25,803 --> 00:53:29,720 (speaking in foreign language) 736 00:53:43,463 --> 00:53:46,546 ♪ God please save us ♪ 737 00:53:58,643 --> 00:54:00,810 - Sorry. You will be fine. 738 00:54:04,420 --> 00:54:05,420 - Thank you. 739 00:54:07,421 --> 00:54:08,338 - Sorry ma. 740 00:54:17,062 --> 00:54:20,145 You can help me rob her the medicine. 741 00:54:27,506 --> 00:54:28,339 Sorry. 742 00:54:30,955 --> 00:54:31,811 Sorry. 743 00:54:31,811 --> 00:54:34,228 - [Woman] Sorry, sister Mary. 744 00:54:36,068 --> 00:54:36,901 - Sorry. 745 00:54:43,929 --> 00:54:44,762 Sorry. 746 00:54:46,409 --> 00:54:47,576 Sorry. - Sorry. 747 00:54:52,130 --> 00:54:54,660 - My biggest challenge here in Efik country 748 00:54:55,835 --> 00:54:58,653 is all these fevers I get all the time. 749 00:55:01,650 --> 00:55:04,963 Since I arrived here in 1876, 750 00:55:06,560 --> 00:55:08,773 it has felled me too many times. 751 00:55:11,090 --> 00:55:14,793 I may head back to Scotland again to regain my health. 752 00:55:16,850 --> 00:55:18,878 - You will be well again Sister Mary, 753 00:55:18,878 --> 00:55:20,401 God will heal you in Jesus name. 754 00:55:20,401 --> 00:55:21,635 - Amen. 755 00:55:21,635 --> 00:55:22,624 - Amen. 756 00:55:22,624 --> 00:55:25,637 - Sister Mary, God will heal you. 757 00:55:25,637 --> 00:55:27,603 Nothing will happen to you. 758 00:55:28,700 --> 00:55:31,580 Even the pagan gods here know the good you have brought 759 00:55:31,580 --> 00:55:32,683 in our lives. 760 00:55:33,590 --> 00:55:37,400 All the twin children you rescued in this village 761 00:55:37,400 --> 00:55:38,773 will never forget you. 762 00:55:40,510 --> 00:55:41,343 I promise you. 763 00:55:42,714 --> 00:55:44,553 - May God bless you ma, in Jesus name. 764 00:55:44,553 --> 00:55:46,733 - [Group] Amen. 765 00:55:46,733 --> 00:55:48,873 - Thank you very kindly, Eme. 766 00:55:49,750 --> 00:55:52,898 Thank you Nse and Nkesse for always being by my side. 767 00:55:52,898 --> 00:55:54,024 - You're welcome. 768 00:55:54,024 --> 00:55:56,160 - And helping me to heal. 769 00:55:56,160 --> 00:55:58,235 - Thank you. - No problem. 770 00:55:58,235 --> 00:56:00,483 - There is still a lot of work to do here. 771 00:56:02,050 --> 00:56:06,320 I pray my health gets better so the work will continue. 772 00:56:06,320 --> 00:56:09,187 - It will. - It will continue. 773 00:56:09,187 --> 00:56:10,283 - Sorry. 774 00:56:11,815 --> 00:56:13,232 You will be fine. 775 00:56:20,610 --> 00:56:24,513 - I must go to Okoyong land in the north of this region. 776 00:56:27,600 --> 00:56:30,370 I must affect the lives there as I have here. 777 00:56:30,370 --> 00:56:31,903 They must stop killing twins. 778 00:56:34,120 --> 00:56:37,160 - Sister Mary, you want to go to Okoyong? 779 00:56:39,055 --> 00:56:41,055 Is it not too dangerous? 780 00:56:42,380 --> 00:56:44,810 - Mary, are you out of your mind? 781 00:56:44,810 --> 00:56:49,386 Are you not aware Okoyong land is a very dangerous place 782 00:56:49,386 --> 00:56:52,663 to be, and they are killing male missionaries? 783 00:56:53,700 --> 00:56:55,373 Yet, you still want to go there? 784 00:56:56,790 --> 00:56:57,983 - William, I am aware. 785 00:57:00,570 --> 00:57:03,333 We're trying to stop them from killing the twins. 786 00:57:04,190 --> 00:57:07,373 But also, we need to reach them with the word of the Lord. 787 00:57:10,580 --> 00:57:14,310 - If that is what you want, I don't have a choice. 788 00:57:14,310 --> 00:57:18,320 But I will advise you to make sure you take military escort 789 00:57:18,320 --> 00:57:19,313 to protect you. 790 00:57:21,890 --> 00:57:24,713 - I don't need one. I'll be fine. 791 00:57:26,050 --> 00:57:28,127 I'm just a harmless woman. 792 00:57:28,127 --> 00:57:29,483 They will do no harm to me. 793 00:57:31,220 --> 00:57:34,500 - Mary, if that is what you want. 794 00:57:34,500 --> 00:57:36,900 Anyway, I will be traveling tomorrow to Calabar. 795 00:57:37,860 --> 00:57:42,560 And if things get tough, and there is cause for alarm, 796 00:57:42,560 --> 00:57:45,680 get across and send me a message please. 797 00:57:45,680 --> 00:57:48,098 - I will. Thank you, William. 798 00:57:48,098 --> 00:57:48,967 - You are welcome. 799 00:57:48,967 --> 00:57:50,492 - Thank you for spending time with me. 800 00:57:50,492 --> 00:57:51,421 - [William] You're welcome, Mary. 801 00:57:51,421 --> 00:57:53,734 - I hope to see you in Okoyong country sometimes. 802 00:57:53,734 --> 00:57:54,942 - Amen. 803 00:57:54,942 --> 00:57:56,212 - Thank you. 804 00:57:56,212 --> 00:57:59,837 (woman singing in foreign language) 805 00:57:59,837 --> 00:58:03,207 (ominous music) 806 00:58:03,207 --> 00:58:05,393 - Please. Please. 807 00:58:05,393 --> 00:58:08,983 - Next time I will find you both in a place like this 808 00:58:08,983 --> 00:58:13,983 called church, I will burn you like this hut. 809 00:58:14,676 --> 00:58:16,828 - [Women] Sorry please, you will not see us. 810 00:58:16,828 --> 00:58:18,938 - Now get up and run away. 811 00:58:18,938 --> 00:58:20,021 Come on, run. 812 00:58:25,926 --> 00:58:28,040 Anywhere they set up these churches, 813 00:58:28,040 --> 00:58:29,940 we are going to burn it down. 814 00:58:29,940 --> 00:58:32,280 We don't need their strange religion anymore. 815 00:58:32,280 --> 00:58:35,156 - Yes, we'll set it ablaze. 816 00:58:35,156 --> 00:58:38,241 (fire burning) 817 00:58:38,241 --> 00:58:40,824 (upbeat music) 818 00:59:37,870 --> 00:59:40,850 - Chief Edem, I am delighted to be 819 00:59:40,850 --> 00:59:42,713 in your Okoyong community. 820 00:59:43,600 --> 00:59:45,375 - Welcome to Okoyong. 821 00:59:45,375 --> 00:59:47,065 (speaking in foreign language) 822 00:59:47,065 --> 00:59:48,780 What have you come here for? 823 00:59:48,780 --> 00:59:51,270 - I've come here to make friends with you 824 00:59:51,270 --> 00:59:53,800 and also bring good news for your people 825 00:59:53,800 --> 00:59:56,433 about the word from our Lord Jesus Christ. 826 00:59:57,900 --> 01:00:00,210 - This will bring more problems here. 827 01:00:02,200 --> 01:00:04,583 My people do not want this religion. 828 01:00:06,080 --> 01:00:08,820 There has been problem in the past in my kingdom 829 01:00:08,820 --> 01:00:10,750 because of this religion. 830 01:00:10,750 --> 01:00:12,514 We do not want any more trouble. 831 01:00:12,514 --> 01:00:15,140 (men speaking in foreign language) 832 01:00:15,140 --> 01:00:17,440 - But, there will not be any trouble. 833 01:00:17,440 --> 01:00:19,117 I won't allow that to happen. 834 01:00:20,550 --> 01:00:22,000 - What else brought you here? 835 01:00:23,650 --> 01:00:26,333 - I want you to help me to stop killing the twins. 836 01:00:28,540 --> 01:00:30,490 They are innocent babies. 837 01:00:30,490 --> 01:00:31,963 They are children of God. 838 01:00:33,480 --> 01:00:36,053 - You mean children of your God. 839 01:00:37,110 --> 01:00:39,613 The same God you have come here to preach to us about? 840 01:00:41,660 --> 01:00:45,200 We do not believe in that God. 841 01:00:45,200 --> 01:00:47,830 We only believe in our own gods 842 01:00:47,830 --> 01:00:51,300 and they have commanded us never to accept twins 843 01:00:51,300 --> 01:00:52,635 in our community. 844 01:00:52,635 --> 01:00:55,645 (men speaking in foreign language) 845 01:00:55,645 --> 01:00:58,943 - Chief Edem, I will win you over some day. 846 01:00:59,920 --> 01:01:02,340 - I do not think that will ever be possible. 847 01:01:03,264 --> 01:01:07,514 (man speaking in foreign language) 848 01:01:18,844 --> 01:01:23,261 (woman singing in foreign language) 849 01:01:26,184 --> 01:01:29,510 - Jesus Christ is the son of God. 850 01:01:29,510 --> 01:01:32,453 He was crucified on the cross and died for our sins. 851 01:01:34,210 --> 01:01:37,543 He rose on the third day from death and went to heaven. 852 01:01:39,350 --> 01:01:43,870 We must all repent from our sins so we can make it to heaven 853 01:01:43,870 --> 01:01:44,983 and see the Lord. 854 01:01:46,280 --> 01:01:49,050 Are you all ready to give your lives to Jesus Christ? 855 01:01:49,050 --> 01:01:50,340 - [Women] Yes, we are ready. 856 01:01:50,340 --> 01:01:51,853 - And stop the pagan worship. 857 01:01:54,236 --> 01:01:56,710 Are you ready to help me to stop the killing 858 01:01:56,710 --> 01:01:58,353 of twins in this land? 859 01:02:07,840 --> 01:02:12,330 (women speaking in foreign language) 860 01:02:12,330 --> 01:02:15,810 - Mary, I want to have a word with you. 861 01:02:15,810 --> 01:02:17,390 - Okay. 862 01:02:17,390 --> 01:02:20,033 Please ladies, excuse me and Eme for a few minutes. 863 01:02:22,695 --> 01:02:25,650 - [Man] Our stupid Edem allowed this woman 864 01:02:25,650 --> 01:02:27,160 in this community 865 01:02:27,160 --> 01:02:30,330 and now she is poisoning the minds of our women 866 01:02:30,330 --> 01:02:32,200 with her strange religion. 867 01:02:32,200 --> 01:02:34,533 I will cut off their heads one by one. 868 01:02:41,637 --> 01:02:46,637 - Mary, I can see you want to bring some light to our land. 869 01:02:47,130 --> 01:02:48,123 I will help you. 870 01:02:49,200 --> 01:02:52,310 I am my brother's most trusted confidant. 871 01:02:52,310 --> 01:02:54,420 I will get him for you. 872 01:02:54,420 --> 01:02:58,492 But I am not going to convert to become a Christian. 873 01:02:58,492 --> 01:03:01,913 - Thank you so much Eme, but why won't you convert? 874 01:03:03,355 --> 01:03:05,303 - I don't want to take that step yet, 875 01:03:06,470 --> 01:03:09,447 but I am going to help you to make your stay 876 01:03:09,447 --> 01:03:12,000 easier in Okoyong land. 877 01:03:12,000 --> 01:03:14,051 - Okay. God bless you, Eme. 878 01:03:14,051 --> 01:03:15,884 - Thank you! Thank you. 879 01:03:17,853 --> 01:03:22,853 (women speaking in foreign language) 880 01:03:23,037 --> 01:03:26,120 Let's sing one of our hymns together. 881 01:03:29,780 --> 01:03:34,151 ♪ Rock of ages cleft for me ♪ 882 01:03:34,151 --> 01:03:38,682 ♪ Let me hide myself in thee ♪ 883 01:03:38,682 --> 01:03:43,042 ♪ Let the water and the blood ♪ 884 01:03:43,042 --> 01:03:47,402 ♪ From the riverside they flow ♪ 885 01:03:47,402 --> 01:03:51,530 ♪ Be of sin the double cure ♪ 886 01:03:51,530 --> 01:03:55,685 ♪ Let me hide myself in thee ♪ 887 01:03:55,685 --> 01:03:59,888 ♪ Rock of ages cleft for me ♪ 888 01:03:59,888 --> 01:04:03,928 ♪ Let me hid myself in thee ♪ 889 01:04:03,928 --> 01:04:08,010 ♪ Let the water and the blood ♪ 890 01:04:08,010 --> 01:04:12,060 ♪ From the riverside it flow ♪ 891 01:04:12,060 --> 01:04:16,679 ♪ Rock of ages cleft for me ♪ 892 01:04:16,679 --> 01:04:21,399 ♪ Let me hide myself in thee ♪ 893 01:04:21,399 --> 01:04:25,810 ♪ Let the water and the blood ♪ 894 01:04:25,810 --> 01:04:30,359 ♪ From the rivers ♪ 895 01:04:30,359 --> 01:04:33,340 ♪ Be of sin ♪ 896 01:04:33,340 --> 01:04:36,173 (women screaming) 897 01:04:43,379 --> 01:04:46,046 (upbeat music) 898 01:04:49,010 --> 01:04:53,400 - Edem, I feel the white woman means well for us 899 01:04:53,400 --> 01:04:54,890 in this land. 900 01:04:54,890 --> 01:04:56,337 - How do you mean? 901 01:04:56,337 --> 01:05:00,070 - I have heard of the good life in Calabar town, 902 01:05:00,070 --> 01:05:01,850 of those who can read and write 903 01:05:01,850 --> 01:05:03,823 in the white man's language. 904 01:05:04,680 --> 01:05:08,839 Let us allow her to bring such light to us here. 905 01:05:08,839 --> 01:05:11,900 - And tomorrow, one of those educated people will come here 906 01:05:11,900 --> 01:05:14,780 and challenge our family for the throne of this village? 907 01:05:14,780 --> 01:05:15,613 - Eh ah! 908 01:05:17,110 --> 01:05:19,568 Let her start by teaching your children. 909 01:05:19,568 --> 01:05:23,690 (speaking in foreign language) 910 01:05:23,690 --> 01:05:27,937 Edem, my brother, you know I will not be part of anything 911 01:05:28,990 --> 01:05:32,483 that will take away the throne from us. 912 01:05:33,330 --> 01:05:38,100 But I can feel, I can feel it that the future belongs 913 01:05:38,100 --> 01:05:42,010 to those who can adopt to the white man's ways. 914 01:05:42,010 --> 01:05:44,300 - You mean the white woman's ways. 915 01:05:44,300 --> 01:05:46,647 - It is the same, man or woman. 916 01:05:48,828 --> 01:05:52,745 (speaking in foreign language) 917 01:05:56,570 --> 01:05:59,653 (lighthearted music) 918 01:06:01,740 --> 01:06:04,540 - I have heard that you have something they call school, 919 01:06:06,420 --> 01:06:08,910 where you teach people how to read and write 920 01:06:08,910 --> 01:06:09,903 in your language. 921 01:06:11,130 --> 01:06:14,110 I also heard that in the big city of Calabar, 922 01:06:14,110 --> 01:06:16,040 those people that were taught how to read and write 923 01:06:16,040 --> 01:06:18,850 are now enjoying their life. 924 01:06:18,850 --> 01:06:22,013 So, can you replicate the same thing here in Okoyong? 925 01:06:22,013 --> 01:06:26,230 - Yes, I can, but you must promise to become a Christian 926 01:06:27,290 --> 01:06:30,063 and order a stop to the practice of killing twins. 927 01:06:31,698 --> 01:06:33,510 - That is impossible. 928 01:06:33,510 --> 01:06:35,313 Me, stopping the killing of twins. 929 01:06:36,490 --> 01:06:37,730 It was handed down to me. 930 01:06:37,730 --> 01:06:40,503 This tradition was handed down to me by my forefathers, 931 01:06:41,480 --> 01:06:45,130 and as the king, it is my prerogative to uphold 932 01:06:45,130 --> 01:06:46,480 and protect that tradition. 933 01:06:47,340 --> 01:06:51,130 But I can ask them to stop the harassment of Christians. 934 01:06:52,640 --> 01:06:55,223 - There is this one I am told his name is Efiong. 935 01:06:56,440 --> 01:07:00,143 He has caused the small church community so much grief. 936 01:07:01,180 --> 01:07:02,530 - I will order him to stop. 937 01:07:03,440 --> 01:07:05,360 So when can I send my children to come 938 01:07:05,360 --> 01:07:07,220 and start lesson with you? 939 01:07:07,220 --> 01:07:10,274 - Very soon! I will come back and tell you. 940 01:07:10,274 --> 01:07:11,511 - Okay. 941 01:07:11,511 --> 01:07:15,928 (woman singing in foreign language) 942 01:07:19,299 --> 01:07:20,132 - A. 943 01:07:20,132 --> 01:07:20,969 - [Group] A. 944 01:07:20,969 --> 01:07:22,002 - B. 945 01:07:22,002 --> 01:07:23,130 - [Group] B. 946 01:07:23,130 --> 01:07:24,082 - C. 947 01:07:24,082 --> 01:07:25,170 - [Group] C. 948 01:07:25,170 --> 01:07:26,003 - A, B, C. 949 01:07:27,490 --> 01:07:29,362 - [Group] A, B, C. 950 01:07:29,362 --> 01:07:30,751 - D. 951 01:07:30,751 --> 01:07:31,790 - [Group] D. 952 01:07:31,790 --> 01:07:32,780 - E. 953 01:07:32,780 --> 01:07:33,791 - [Group] E. 954 01:07:33,791 --> 01:07:34,624 - F. 955 01:07:34,624 --> 01:07:35,871 - [Group] F. 956 01:07:35,871 --> 01:07:37,300 - D, E, F. 957 01:07:37,300 --> 01:07:39,220 - [Group] D, E, F. 958 01:07:39,220 --> 01:07:41,311 - A, B, C, D, E, F. 959 01:07:41,311 --> 01:07:43,443 - [Group] A, B, C, D, E, F. 960 01:07:45,361 --> 01:07:46,319 - G. 961 01:07:46,319 --> 01:07:47,220 - [Group] G. 962 01:07:47,220 --> 01:07:48,053 - H. 963 01:07:48,053 --> 01:07:48,930 - [Group] H. 964 01:07:48,930 --> 01:07:50,050 - I. 965 01:07:50,050 --> 01:07:51,191 - [Group] I. 966 01:07:51,191 --> 01:07:52,024 - G, H, I. 967 01:07:53,330 --> 01:07:54,830 - [Group] G, H, I. 968 01:07:57,844 --> 01:07:58,948 - J. 969 01:07:58,948 --> 01:08:00,108 - [Group] J. 970 01:08:00,108 --> 01:08:00,941 - K. 971 01:08:00,941 --> 01:08:02,258 - [Group] K. 972 01:08:02,258 --> 01:08:03,091 - L. 973 01:08:03,091 --> 01:08:04,615 - [Group] L. 974 01:08:04,615 --> 01:08:08,948 (woman singing in foreign language) 975 01:08:17,725 --> 01:08:20,720 - I gave birth to them yesterday and they took them away 976 01:08:20,720 --> 01:08:23,320 from me and brought them there. 977 01:08:25,458 --> 01:08:27,169 - Don't cry anymore. 978 01:08:27,169 --> 01:08:29,540 We'll go and get your babies now. 979 01:08:29,540 --> 01:08:31,259 We'll rescue your children. 980 01:08:31,259 --> 01:08:32,833 - (sobbing) Thank you ma! Thank you! 981 01:08:35,440 --> 01:08:39,489 Can I come and stay with you and care for them there? 982 01:08:39,489 --> 01:08:43,810 They will come and take them away from me again 983 01:08:43,810 --> 01:08:45,820 if I go home with them. 984 01:08:45,820 --> 01:08:47,819 - Yes, you can. 985 01:08:47,819 --> 01:08:48,670 You can. 986 01:08:48,670 --> 01:08:51,790 I am building a mission center where all the women 987 01:08:51,790 --> 01:08:53,640 with their twins can stay unmolested. 988 01:08:56,244 --> 01:08:57,077 Don't worry. 989 01:08:57,077 --> 01:08:58,031 - (sobbing) Okay. Thank you, ma. 990 01:08:58,031 --> 01:08:58,864 Thank you. 991 01:08:58,864 --> 01:09:02,822 May our gods protect you and give you everything you want. 992 01:09:02,822 --> 01:09:04,574 Thank you! 993 01:09:04,574 --> 01:09:08,241 - Your gods are pagan gods, but that's okay. 994 01:09:09,093 --> 01:09:11,297 I accept your appreciation. 995 01:09:11,297 --> 01:09:15,201 You stay here. We'll go and rescue your children. 996 01:09:15,201 --> 01:09:20,201 - Okay ma. Thank you! 997 01:09:23,481 --> 01:09:28,481 ♪ What's a mother to do ♪ 998 01:09:29,045 --> 01:09:32,962 ♪ Mother love babies, bye, bye ♪ 999 01:09:33,910 --> 01:09:36,577 (ominous music) 1000 01:09:38,610 --> 01:09:43,260 - You are accused of killing your neighbors baby boy. 1001 01:09:43,260 --> 01:09:44,393 - Yes, she did it. 1002 01:09:47,760 --> 01:09:49,953 - I have not done a thing like that. 1003 01:09:50,950 --> 01:09:54,240 I am one of the member of Sister Mary's church. 1004 01:09:54,240 --> 01:09:55,923 We don't do things like that. 1005 01:09:57,770 --> 01:10:02,770 - Very well, then you will prove your innocence 1006 01:10:02,900 --> 01:10:04,917 by drinking this (speaking in foreign language). 1007 01:10:06,820 --> 01:10:08,783 If you are innocent, you will live, 1008 01:10:09,840 --> 01:10:11,840 but if you are guilty, it will kill you. 1009 01:10:13,750 --> 01:10:16,740 - I will not drink this liquid. 1010 01:10:16,740 --> 01:10:18,753 I did not do anything. 1011 01:10:23,131 --> 01:10:27,381 - You are already guilty by refusing to drink this. 1012 01:10:30,060 --> 01:10:33,953 - I am not guilty. I will not take anything. 1013 01:10:35,400 --> 01:10:39,750 - In that case, I will notify the Chief 1014 01:10:39,750 --> 01:10:40,973 about this encounter. 1015 01:10:42,610 --> 01:10:46,373 You will either be banished or you will be killed. 1016 01:10:48,810 --> 01:10:51,473 Now, leave my shrine. 1017 01:10:53,680 --> 01:10:55,181 - Thank you, Chief Priest. 1018 01:10:55,181 --> 01:10:59,514 (woman singing in foreign language) 1019 01:11:08,336 --> 01:11:12,586 (man speaking in foreign language) 1020 01:11:25,380 --> 01:11:27,820 - What are you doing in the shrine? 1021 01:11:27,820 --> 01:11:31,910 - I am here as a Vice Consul to look into disputes. 1022 01:11:31,910 --> 01:11:34,160 You've concluded on no evidence the woman killed 1023 01:11:34,160 --> 01:11:35,930 the baby boy in his sleep, when she was not 1024 01:11:35,930 --> 01:11:38,760 even in the house where the baby boy slept. 1025 01:11:38,760 --> 01:11:40,890 How did you conclude such? 1026 01:11:40,890 --> 01:11:43,983 - I concluded such by virtue of being a witch doctor. 1027 01:11:45,090 --> 01:11:49,153 That woman turned into a bat in her sleep and went 1028 01:11:49,153 --> 01:11:50,323 and ate the child. 1029 01:11:50,323 --> 01:11:52,340 - Turned into a bird? 1030 01:11:52,340 --> 01:11:53,173 - Yes. 1031 01:11:53,173 --> 01:11:54,810 - That is fantastic. 1032 01:11:54,810 --> 01:11:57,020 How is that even possible? 1033 01:11:57,020 --> 01:12:02,017 - It is possible because I see things that you do not see. 1034 01:12:03,065 --> 01:12:05,080 - The woman is a member of my church. 1035 01:12:05,080 --> 01:12:08,700 She is a Christian that gave her life to Jesus Christ. 1036 01:12:08,700 --> 01:12:12,320 She is not capable of doing things that you accuse her of. 1037 01:12:12,320 --> 01:12:13,833 Nothing must happen to her. 1038 01:12:15,060 --> 01:12:17,410 - I have already told the chief, 1039 01:12:17,410 --> 01:12:20,233 she must leave this land or we will kill her. 1040 01:12:20,233 --> 01:12:23,820 - I am going to the chief's house now to stop any action 1041 01:12:23,820 --> 01:12:26,230 against this innocent woman. 1042 01:12:26,230 --> 01:12:28,800 And you should abandon what you are doing now 1043 01:12:28,800 --> 01:12:30,970 and join my church. 1044 01:12:30,970 --> 01:12:33,250 You will love the story of Peter and Matthew 1045 01:12:33,250 --> 01:12:36,983 that abandoned their occupations for Jesus Christ. 1046 01:12:38,010 --> 01:12:43,010 - Listen to me white witch, you're talking nonsense. 1047 01:12:43,098 --> 01:12:45,848 Leave here now for your own good. 1048 01:12:46,690 --> 01:12:51,690 ♪ When I think about the world that we live in ♪ 1049 01:12:54,029 --> 01:12:58,946 ♪ It's a crazy world full of superstitions ♪ 1050 01:13:01,688 --> 01:13:04,271 (upbeat music) 1051 01:13:16,549 --> 01:13:17,799 - [Woman] Easy. 1052 01:13:24,381 --> 01:13:25,214 - Nkesse. 1053 01:13:25,214 --> 01:13:26,110 - Yes, Sister Mary. 1054 01:13:26,110 --> 01:13:27,683 - That's a great soup you made. 1055 01:13:28,535 --> 01:13:31,830 - Thank you Sister Mary, I was being careful 1056 01:13:31,830 --> 01:13:33,547 with the pepper because of you. 1057 01:13:36,730 --> 01:13:38,380 - Don't worry about me. 1058 01:13:38,380 --> 01:13:40,070 Since I started eating local food, 1059 01:13:40,070 --> 01:13:41,543 it has become part of me. 1060 01:13:42,377 --> 01:13:44,103 It's been years now. 1061 01:13:45,050 --> 01:13:47,900 So you can put as much pepper as you want, 1062 01:13:47,900 --> 01:13:49,690 yes if the food will be tasty. 1063 01:13:49,690 --> 01:13:50,973 - No problem sister Mary. 1064 01:13:52,388 --> 01:13:55,548 I'm glad you're enjoying the food. 1065 01:13:55,548 --> 01:13:58,676 - Ma, you have really made progress enlightening 1066 01:13:58,676 --> 01:14:00,509 the people of Okoyong. 1067 01:14:02,190 --> 01:14:04,090 - I knew it would happen. 1068 01:14:04,090 --> 01:14:07,390 We did it in Calabar, so there was no reason 1069 01:14:08,760 --> 01:14:10,494 it couldn't work here. 1070 01:14:10,494 --> 01:14:12,133 - May God bless you, ma. 1071 01:14:12,133 --> 01:14:13,300 - Amen. - Amen. 1072 01:14:14,348 --> 01:14:15,181 - Eme. 1073 01:14:15,181 --> 01:14:16,014 - Ma. 1074 01:14:16,014 --> 01:14:16,875 - Have you eaten today? 1075 01:14:16,875 --> 01:14:17,869 - Yes ma. 1076 01:14:17,869 --> 01:14:18,827 - You sure?. 1077 01:14:18,827 --> 01:14:20,244 - Yes ma. - Okay. 1078 01:14:22,409 --> 01:14:24,840 - May God bless you, ma. 1079 01:14:24,840 --> 01:14:26,013 - Thank you, Nse. 1080 01:14:27,261 --> 01:14:28,880 Now, that was what I wanted from the woman 1081 01:14:28,880 --> 01:14:31,220 whose babies were rescued. 1082 01:14:31,220 --> 01:14:36,130 Not these pagan gods of Okoyong who delight in the flesh 1083 01:14:36,130 --> 01:14:38,200 and blood of twins. 1084 01:14:38,200 --> 01:14:40,670 Soon, these gods will be history in Okoyong. 1085 01:14:40,670 --> 01:14:41,503 - Amen. 1086 01:14:42,402 --> 01:14:44,985 (upbeat music) 1087 01:15:13,970 --> 01:15:15,170 - What can I do for you? 1088 01:15:16,250 --> 01:15:18,790 - The King demands your presence at the palace now 1089 01:15:20,080 --> 01:15:22,663 for harassing the white woman's followers. 1090 01:15:24,810 --> 01:15:29,130 - Why has the Edem decided to punish me for upholding 1091 01:15:29,130 --> 01:15:33,130 the culture of Okoyong, and allowing the white woman 1092 01:15:33,130 --> 01:15:35,820 to poison the mind of my people 1093 01:15:35,820 --> 01:15:38,613 in the name of so called religion called Christianity? 1094 01:15:39,630 --> 01:15:40,757 - Shut up Efiong. 1095 01:15:41,759 --> 01:15:44,109 Explain that to him when you get to the palace. 1096 01:15:46,600 --> 01:15:47,700 - She is now a friend. 1097 01:15:48,870 --> 01:15:52,707 She is bringing education to Okoyong community. 1098 01:15:53,810 --> 01:15:57,460 That's what the King wants and you are spoiling it. 1099 01:15:57,460 --> 01:15:58,860 The King will deal with you. 1100 01:16:00,951 --> 01:16:02,840 - (speaking in foreign language) has decided to bring shame 1101 01:16:02,840 --> 01:16:03,750 in Okoyong land. 1102 01:16:05,779 --> 01:16:08,617 He can kill me, but I promise you, 1103 01:16:09,627 --> 01:16:11,483 Okoyong culture will never die. 1104 01:16:12,446 --> 01:16:14,654 - [Eyinbo] Then you will die. 1105 01:16:14,654 --> 01:16:15,987 Move, move, now! 1106 01:16:18,798 --> 01:16:23,131 (woman singing in foreign language) 1107 01:16:36,037 --> 01:16:39,550 - Didn't I order you to stop harassing the white woman 1108 01:16:39,550 --> 01:16:41,160 and her followers? 1109 01:16:41,160 --> 01:16:43,060 Why have you continued to pursue them? 1110 01:16:43,987 --> 01:16:46,245 You inflicted cuts on some of the women 1111 01:16:46,245 --> 01:16:48,430 that were leaving the lady's house. 1112 01:16:48,430 --> 01:16:49,263 Why? 1113 01:16:50,410 --> 01:16:53,750 - I was only helping to keep Okoyong culture, my king. 1114 01:16:53,750 --> 01:16:56,300 - I told you that that lady is here to bring 1115 01:16:56,300 --> 01:16:58,933 the white man's education and culture to us. 1116 01:17:00,230 --> 01:17:02,310 We want to learn the white man's education 1117 01:17:02,310 --> 01:17:04,660 so that we can live like those ones in Calabar. 1118 01:17:06,220 --> 01:17:09,700 Tonight, your head will be cut off. 1119 01:17:09,700 --> 01:17:14,478 - I plead with you my King, please do not take my life. 1120 01:17:14,478 --> 01:17:17,838 I promise not to bother the Christians again. 1121 01:17:17,838 --> 01:17:18,677 (speaking in foreign language) 1122 01:17:18,677 --> 01:17:19,598 - Guards. 1123 01:17:19,598 --> 01:17:20,431 - [Guards] My king. 1124 01:17:20,431 --> 01:17:21,863 - [King] Take him away from here. 1125 01:17:21,863 --> 01:17:26,780 - My King, (speaking in foreign language). 1126 01:17:29,562 --> 01:17:32,145 (upbeat music) 1127 01:17:35,635 --> 01:17:40,052 (group speaking in foreign language) 1128 01:17:44,069 --> 01:17:48,160 - Let me start by apologizing for this impromptu meeting 1129 01:17:48,160 --> 01:17:50,143 being called by this time of the night. 1130 01:17:51,660 --> 01:17:54,640 We all know that it has been one year 1131 01:17:54,640 --> 01:17:58,560 since we allowed our white friend access to our land 1132 01:17:58,560 --> 01:17:59,393 for her work. 1133 01:18:00,610 --> 01:18:02,294 I think we are better off now. 1134 01:18:02,294 --> 01:18:03,127 - Yes. 1135 01:18:03,127 --> 01:18:04,803 - What do you say? 1136 01:18:04,803 --> 01:18:09,712 - (speaking in foreign language), I do not believe so. 1137 01:18:09,712 --> 01:18:14,712 I am afraid the gods will punish us one day 1138 01:18:15,323 --> 01:18:17,573 for allowing her stay here. 1139 01:18:19,363 --> 01:18:23,613 (man speaking in foreign language) 1140 01:18:29,481 --> 01:18:32,891 - I agree that our gods are not happy. 1141 01:18:32,891 --> 01:18:34,913 (speaking in foreign language) 1142 01:18:34,913 --> 01:18:38,510 (man speaking in foreign language) 1143 01:18:38,510 --> 01:18:42,990 - Have you not people seen Calabar town, Duke town, 1144 01:18:42,990 --> 01:18:44,650 or even Creek town? 1145 01:18:44,650 --> 01:18:47,847 How they are developing just because of the white man's 1146 01:18:47,847 --> 01:18:49,233 education and ways? 1147 01:18:51,630 --> 01:18:54,183 My brother took the right decision. 1148 01:18:55,662 --> 01:18:56,495 - Guard. 1149 01:18:56,495 --> 01:18:57,465 - My king. 1150 01:18:57,465 --> 01:18:59,311 - Go and bring my children. 1151 01:18:59,311 --> 01:19:01,894 (upbeat music) 1152 01:19:36,372 --> 01:19:40,020 My children, tell me about your experience 1153 01:19:40,020 --> 01:19:41,891 with the white woman today. 1154 01:19:41,891 --> 01:19:44,724 - We love the white woman because, 1155 01:19:45,688 --> 01:19:48,274 now, we are learning her language 1156 01:19:48,274 --> 01:19:50,784 and we can read and write in her language. 1157 01:19:50,784 --> 01:19:53,460 - Very good! Very good. 1158 01:19:53,460 --> 01:19:56,953 Okay, show us one of the things you were 1159 01:19:56,953 --> 01:19:58,210 able to learn today. 1160 01:19:58,210 --> 01:20:02,538 - [Children] A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, 1161 01:20:02,538 --> 01:20:06,788 I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P. 1162 01:20:08,266 --> 01:20:12,516 (man speaking in foreign language) 1163 01:20:14,361 --> 01:20:15,908 - It's wonderful. 1164 01:20:15,908 --> 01:20:19,596 (man speaking in foreign language) 1165 01:20:19,596 --> 01:20:23,929 (men speaking in foreign language) 1166 01:20:28,158 --> 01:20:30,326 - Now you can see it. 1167 01:20:30,326 --> 01:20:34,236 They are being prepared for the future I see. 1168 01:20:34,236 --> 01:20:37,165 The white woman is the best thing that happened to us. 1169 01:20:37,165 --> 01:20:41,415 (men speaking in foreign language) 1170 01:20:46,905 --> 01:20:49,488 (upbeat music) 1171 01:20:51,455 --> 01:20:56,205 Edem, ignore these elders. You are doing the right thing. 1172 01:20:57,425 --> 01:21:00,330 (speaking in foreign language) 1173 01:21:00,330 --> 01:21:02,945 - Thank you very much, my sister. 1174 01:21:02,945 --> 01:21:06,860 I had doubts before, but you have convinced me 1175 01:21:06,860 --> 01:21:09,665 about this future which belongs to those 1176 01:21:09,665 --> 01:21:13,235 that have studied the white man's ways. 1177 01:21:13,235 --> 01:21:16,393 - Look at Calabar and Creek town. 1178 01:21:17,745 --> 01:21:20,415 Okoyong must be like those towns. 1179 01:21:20,415 --> 01:21:21,248 - Yes. 1180 01:21:21,248 --> 01:21:25,320 - And it will only happen through this white man's ways 1181 01:21:25,320 --> 01:21:27,483 and what he is bringing to us. 1182 01:21:28,727 --> 01:21:30,116 - I agree with you. 1183 01:21:30,116 --> 01:21:32,975 - I see a future so bright. 1184 01:21:32,975 --> 01:21:35,392 I see light all over Okoyong. 1185 01:21:36,464 --> 01:21:38,865 And it can only happen through the white man. 1186 01:21:38,865 --> 01:21:43,282 (woman singing in foreign language) 1187 01:22:12,370 --> 01:22:13,203 - Hello Mister! 1188 01:22:15,070 --> 01:22:18,000 Please I want to go to Okoyong land. 1189 01:22:18,000 --> 01:22:20,900 How can I get a canoe to cross me over there? 1190 01:22:20,900 --> 01:22:22,130 - I have one. 1191 01:22:22,130 --> 01:22:23,020 - Do you have one? 1192 01:22:23,020 --> 01:22:23,970 - Yes sir. 1193 01:22:23,970 --> 01:22:27,780 - How far is the journey to Okoyong land? 1194 01:22:27,780 --> 01:22:29,030 - It's far from here. 1195 01:22:29,030 --> 01:22:30,880 - I hope we'll get there before night. 1196 01:22:30,880 --> 01:22:33,620 - I hopeful, we'll get there before night. 1197 01:22:33,620 --> 01:22:35,027 - What do you do for a living? 1198 01:22:35,027 --> 01:22:36,800 - I am also a fisherman. 1199 01:22:36,800 --> 01:22:39,290 - Wow! That's wonderful. That's beautiful. 1200 01:22:39,290 --> 01:22:41,440 Have you given your life to Christ? 1201 01:22:41,440 --> 01:22:42,770 - No sir! 1202 01:22:42,770 --> 01:22:45,260 - Wow! Don't worry my friend. 1203 01:22:45,260 --> 01:22:47,610 I promise you before the end of this journey, 1204 01:22:47,610 --> 01:22:49,403 I will lead you to him. 1205 01:22:49,403 --> 01:22:50,443 I promise you this. 1206 01:22:50,443 --> 01:22:51,454 - Thank you sir. 1207 01:22:51,454 --> 01:22:53,241 - You're welcome. 1208 01:22:53,241 --> 01:22:54,074 Can we go? 1209 01:22:54,074 --> 01:22:54,907 - [Fisherman] Let's go. 1210 01:22:54,907 --> 01:22:56,103 - Okay. 1211 01:22:56,103 --> 01:23:00,436 (woman singing in foreign language) 1212 01:23:23,397 --> 01:23:26,913 Mary, congratulations on your appointment 1213 01:23:26,913 --> 01:23:31,913 as the Vice Consul in Okoyong Territory. 1214 01:23:34,290 --> 01:23:37,710 Actually, His Royal Majesty considers you worthy 1215 01:23:37,710 --> 01:23:38,693 of this post. 1216 01:23:39,660 --> 01:23:44,353 Yes, because of your courageous work in the community. 1217 01:23:45,440 --> 01:23:47,000 - Thank you, William. 1218 01:23:47,000 --> 01:23:48,463 It's a great honor for me. 1219 01:23:49,920 --> 01:23:52,313 The job comes with great responsibility. 1220 01:23:54,250 --> 01:23:57,800 We have a lot of work to do, massive work, 1221 01:23:57,800 --> 01:24:00,573 but the authority I have now makes it a little easier. 1222 01:24:02,020 --> 01:24:04,137 Tell me, how was your trip up here? 1223 01:24:04,137 --> 01:24:06,930 - Actually, it was scary. 1224 01:24:06,930 --> 01:24:09,840 And it's normal when you are in the jungle, 1225 01:24:09,840 --> 01:24:13,023 but you know I have my pistol to protect myself. 1226 01:24:13,980 --> 01:24:15,330 So, how are you doing, too? 1227 01:24:17,260 --> 01:24:20,900 - William, it's difficult, but rewarding as we change 1228 01:24:20,900 --> 01:24:22,653 the primitive ways of people here. 1229 01:24:24,370 --> 01:24:28,253 We continue losing the twins, but it's far more less, 1230 01:24:29,110 --> 01:24:31,110 comparing to the first time I came here. 1231 01:24:32,920 --> 01:24:35,750 We are spreading the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 1232 01:24:37,629 --> 01:24:40,083 and the reception continue grow every day. 1233 01:24:41,400 --> 01:24:44,730 - Wow! I'm impressed. 1234 01:24:44,730 --> 01:24:46,130 But Mary, how did you do it? 1235 01:24:48,052 --> 01:24:52,657 The Okoyong people have been killing our missionaries. 1236 01:24:53,791 --> 01:24:58,791 Many of them, yet you succeeded in implementing your goals. 1237 01:25:02,940 --> 01:25:06,010 - Being thoroughly knowledgeable of Efik culture, 1238 01:25:06,010 --> 01:25:11,010 traditions and practice was an ice breaker for me. 1239 01:25:12,710 --> 01:25:13,650 - Yeah. 1240 01:25:13,650 --> 01:25:15,733 - I came here as one of them, 1241 01:25:17,396 --> 01:25:22,396 and they were really amazed how I knew so much about them. 1242 01:25:26,000 --> 01:25:29,190 - This is wonderful! Do you know what? 1243 01:25:29,190 --> 01:25:32,393 God will continue to bless you for your work. 1244 01:25:33,500 --> 01:25:35,230 - Thank you William. 1245 01:25:35,230 --> 01:25:40,210 - And I promise you this, your work, your effort 1246 01:25:40,210 --> 01:25:44,060 must be known to the entire British Empire. 1247 01:25:44,060 --> 01:25:46,700 And I promise you, I will see to that. 1248 01:25:46,700 --> 01:25:47,787 - God bless you, William. 1249 01:25:47,787 --> 01:25:50,110 - God bless you too Mary. Well done. 1250 01:25:50,110 --> 01:25:53,270 - You must be thirsty, should I bring you water? 1251 01:25:53,270 --> 01:25:54,194 - Yeah, yeah! Please. 1252 01:25:54,194 --> 01:25:55,777 Thank you. - Okay. 1253 01:26:01,065 --> 01:26:04,703 - Why do you always deny me my right? 1254 01:26:04,703 --> 01:26:07,370 (solemn music) 1255 01:26:22,359 --> 01:26:23,192 Why did I marry you? 1256 01:26:23,192 --> 01:26:24,721 (woman screaming) 1257 01:26:24,721 --> 01:26:26,220 Today, I will kill you in this house. 1258 01:26:26,220 --> 01:26:27,403 - Is anybody there? 1259 01:26:29,724 --> 01:26:30,890 - What do you want? 1260 01:26:30,890 --> 01:26:33,190 - I am Mary Slessor, a new Vice Consul 1261 01:26:33,190 --> 01:26:34,603 of Okoyong Territory. 1262 01:26:35,890 --> 01:26:36,790 May I come inside? 1263 01:26:36,790 --> 01:26:39,667 - No, don't come in. 1264 01:26:39,667 --> 01:26:42,880 - As the new Vice Consul, one of my jobs is 1265 01:26:42,880 --> 01:26:45,270 to settle disputes and prevent the breakdown 1266 01:26:45,270 --> 01:26:46,333 of law and order. 1267 01:26:47,890 --> 01:26:49,163 May I come inside? 1268 01:26:54,900 --> 01:26:56,283 May I come inside? 1269 01:26:59,780 --> 01:27:02,314 - Okay, you can come in. 1270 01:27:02,314 --> 01:27:04,897 (woman crying) 1271 01:27:08,230 --> 01:27:09,230 - What is your name? 1272 01:27:11,140 --> 01:27:12,240 - My name is Utuk. 1273 01:27:13,210 --> 01:27:14,250 - Utuk? 1274 01:27:14,250 --> 01:27:15,083 - Yes. 1275 01:27:15,083 --> 01:27:16,520 - I have received several reports about you 1276 01:27:16,520 --> 01:27:17,993 from my church community. 1277 01:27:18,920 --> 01:27:21,193 You have been beating your wife all this time. 1278 01:27:21,193 --> 01:27:23,853 She wanted to join the church and you stopped her. 1279 01:27:25,350 --> 01:27:29,120 You've thrown away the twins she bore. 1280 01:27:29,120 --> 01:27:30,270 What is wrong with you? 1281 01:27:32,067 --> 01:27:34,354 - She is my wife. 1282 01:27:34,354 --> 01:27:36,710 I am the one who paid for her dowry, 1283 01:27:36,710 --> 01:27:40,080 so I can do with her whatever that pleases me. 1284 01:27:40,080 --> 01:27:42,913 - She is your wife. She is not your slave! 1285 01:27:47,460 --> 01:27:50,213 - Who are the people telling you all these things about me? 1286 01:27:51,180 --> 01:27:54,160 The ones who are against our gods? 1287 01:27:54,160 --> 01:27:56,607 The ones you call Christians huh? 1288 01:27:58,630 --> 01:28:01,660 The ones who go inside the bush saving twins 1289 01:28:01,660 --> 01:28:04,063 that our gods command us not to. 1290 01:28:07,914 --> 01:28:09,664 These useless people! 1291 01:28:10,763 --> 01:28:13,210 These useless people! 1292 01:28:13,210 --> 01:28:16,010 - Why do you want to know how the information got to me? 1293 01:28:17,560 --> 01:28:19,783 And no, Christians are not useless. 1294 01:28:23,274 --> 01:28:25,537 - I will teach them a lesson. 1295 01:28:25,537 --> 01:28:27,804 Because of them my wife refuses me 1296 01:28:27,804 --> 01:28:30,270 of my marital rights on Sundays. 1297 01:28:31,713 --> 01:28:33,963 I can no longer access her. 1298 01:28:36,794 --> 01:28:37,627 You! 1299 01:28:39,295 --> 01:28:42,603 - Utuk, if you beat her next time, 1300 01:28:43,460 --> 01:28:45,823 or you do any harm to my church people, 1301 01:28:46,700 --> 01:28:48,300 you see these policemen outside? 1302 01:28:49,230 --> 01:28:50,063 Check. 1303 01:28:52,640 --> 01:28:54,093 They will come for you, Utuk. 1304 01:28:55,230 --> 01:28:56,903 Think about changing your life. 1305 01:28:58,490 --> 01:29:00,820 Cry no more. He won't touch you again. 1306 01:29:00,820 --> 01:29:03,143 - Thank you (sobbing) 1307 01:29:04,706 --> 01:29:07,289 (gentle music) 1308 01:29:46,060 --> 01:29:48,175 Women of Okoyong Territory. 1309 01:29:48,175 --> 01:29:50,010 - [Women] Yes. 1310 01:29:50,010 --> 01:29:52,263 - Sorry for bringing you out this late! 1311 01:29:53,140 --> 01:29:55,653 But I have good news to share with you. 1312 01:29:59,350 --> 01:30:02,290 Today, I have someone that is a woman like you, 1313 01:30:02,290 --> 01:30:04,400 appointed by His Majesty's government 1314 01:30:04,400 --> 01:30:06,668 as the Vice Consul of your land. 1315 01:30:06,668 --> 01:30:09,618 (women claps) 1316 01:30:09,618 --> 01:30:11,720 Today is a great day for women. 1317 01:30:11,720 --> 01:30:16,296 I will stop all the abuses against women in this land 1318 01:30:16,296 --> 01:30:18,540 and make sure your right to life, 1319 01:30:20,667 --> 01:30:22,713 the life of your twin children, 1320 01:30:24,210 --> 01:30:27,098 and to live happily are protected. 1321 01:30:27,098 --> 01:30:29,360 (women cheer) - God be praised. 1322 01:30:29,360 --> 01:30:33,180 - My office is open to you at any time for your requests, 1323 01:30:33,180 --> 01:30:36,093 reports and anything that will make your lives better. 1324 01:30:38,870 --> 01:30:40,640 You are to enroll your daughters in school, 1325 01:30:40,640 --> 01:30:42,033 not just your sons. 1326 01:30:45,310 --> 01:30:47,528 It is a great day in Okoyong. 1327 01:30:47,528 --> 01:30:49,323 Let us praise the Lord. 1328 01:30:49,323 --> 01:30:52,073 (women cheering) 1329 01:30:53,440 --> 01:30:54,913 Let us praise the Lord. 1330 01:30:55,910 --> 01:30:58,478 I will like you to sing a song in your dialect. 1331 01:30:58,478 --> 01:31:02,811 (women singing in foreign language) 1332 01:31:19,678 --> 01:31:23,005 (women crying) 1333 01:31:23,005 --> 01:31:26,922 (speaking in foreign language) 1334 01:31:32,087 --> 01:31:35,170 - Itoro, my brother, my only brother. 1335 01:31:42,007 --> 01:31:44,174 The indefatigable warrior! 1336 01:31:46,108 --> 01:31:47,775 The tireless worker. 1337 01:31:49,866 --> 01:31:54,123 Itoro, you fought a good fight, 1338 01:31:55,500 --> 01:32:00,500 but the cold arms of death snatched you away from me. 1339 01:32:03,825 --> 01:32:06,575 Itoro, Itoro, you have succumbed, 1340 01:32:12,710 --> 01:32:16,363 succumbed to the cold hands of death, my brother. 1341 01:32:19,334 --> 01:32:20,584 Keep the faith. 1342 01:32:24,102 --> 01:32:29,102 Be strong brother, for I know we shall meet to part no more. 1343 01:32:33,584 --> 01:32:38,036 (speaking in foreign language) 1344 01:32:38,036 --> 01:32:38,869 Itoro! 1345 01:32:42,602 --> 01:32:47,602 Tell me, tell me how do I give my only brother 1346 01:32:55,233 --> 01:32:56,816 a befitting burial. 1347 01:32:58,292 --> 01:33:01,875 His only servant ran away when he found out 1348 01:33:06,610 --> 01:33:08,963 that he would not survive through the night. 1349 01:33:10,710 --> 01:33:15,710 No, my brother cannot be deprived of a servant 1350 01:33:18,621 --> 01:33:20,221 in the world he is in right now. 1351 01:33:24,821 --> 01:33:29,821 (sobbing) His wife died only last month 1352 01:33:32,201 --> 01:33:36,073 and she has gone ahead of him. 1353 01:33:38,252 --> 01:33:39,990 Huh, Itoro! 1354 01:33:39,990 --> 01:33:40,823 - It's okay. 1355 01:33:40,823 --> 01:33:42,130 - It's okay. 1356 01:33:42,130 --> 01:33:43,023 It's okay. 1357 01:33:44,940 --> 01:33:47,700 Please be a man. It's okay. 1358 01:33:47,700 --> 01:33:48,533 Be a man. 1359 01:33:51,570 --> 01:33:55,033 The white woman, I was told she is now living 1360 01:33:55,033 --> 01:33:56,616 at Okoyong village. 1361 01:33:58,247 --> 01:34:02,152 As for the burial, there won't be much fuss 1362 01:34:02,152 --> 01:34:05,203 in getting a replacement servant, yes. 1363 01:34:10,893 --> 01:34:12,880 - How do we get one? 1364 01:34:15,125 --> 01:34:17,875 How do we get one for my brother? 1365 01:34:18,779 --> 01:34:20,862 - I think I have an idea. 1366 01:34:22,426 --> 01:34:24,009 We will kidnap one. 1367 01:34:25,596 --> 01:34:26,429 - Yes. 1368 01:34:28,884 --> 01:34:29,717 - Itoro! 1369 01:34:32,284 --> 01:34:34,867 (women crying) 1370 01:34:36,559 --> 01:34:41,559 Itoro! Itoro! (speaking in foreign language) 1371 01:34:47,244 --> 01:34:49,994 (ominous music) 1372 01:35:37,975 --> 01:35:40,475 (man screams) 1373 01:36:15,135 --> 01:36:16,615 - [Man] Praise the Lord. 1374 01:36:16,615 --> 01:36:18,596 - [Church] Alleluia. 1375 01:36:18,596 --> 01:36:20,023 - [Man] Praise God. 1376 01:36:20,023 --> 01:36:21,856 - [Church] Hallelujah. 1377 01:36:22,977 --> 01:36:27,977 - Are we not happy that God sent us Sister Mary Slessor? 1378 01:36:27,998 --> 01:36:28,831 Are we not? 1379 01:36:28,831 --> 01:36:29,763 - [Church] We are. 1380 01:36:29,763 --> 01:36:30,860 - [Woman] Thank you Jesus. 1381 01:36:30,860 --> 01:36:33,700 - Can't you see the good and the changes she has brought 1382 01:36:33,700 --> 01:36:34,533 to our people? 1383 01:36:36,370 --> 01:36:39,640 Do we have brothers and sisters from Okoyong Kingdom 1384 01:36:39,640 --> 01:36:41,570 in our midst today? 1385 01:36:41,570 --> 01:36:42,820 - Yes, we have. 1386 01:36:44,633 --> 01:36:49,345 - Good! Brothers and sisters from Okoyong, we welcome you. 1387 01:36:49,345 --> 01:36:51,630 - [Church] Thank you. 1388 01:36:51,630 --> 01:36:55,420 - We thank Jesus for saving us from darkness 1389 01:36:55,420 --> 01:36:58,073 and evil of twins killing and human sacrifice. 1390 01:36:58,073 --> 01:37:01,137 - [Church] Thank you, Jesus! 1391 01:37:01,137 --> 01:37:03,268 - May we never go back to our old ways! 1392 01:37:03,268 --> 01:37:04,237 - [Church] Amen. 1393 01:37:04,237 --> 01:37:07,688 - May we continue to spread the gospel in our lands! 1394 01:37:07,688 --> 01:37:09,071 - [Church] Amen. 1395 01:37:09,071 --> 01:37:12,250 - May God continue to bless Sister Mary Slessor! 1396 01:37:12,250 --> 01:37:13,583 - [Church] Amen. 1397 01:37:14,482 --> 01:37:17,810 - May all our twins saved from death continue to grow 1398 01:37:17,810 --> 01:37:19,490 and be great people in our lands! 1399 01:37:19,490 --> 01:37:21,447 - [Church] Amen. 1400 01:37:21,447 --> 01:37:22,840 - Praise the Lord. 1401 01:37:22,840 --> 01:37:24,682 - [Church] Hallelujah. 1402 01:37:24,682 --> 01:37:27,553 - Sister Ama, can you step forward with your testimony? 1403 01:37:29,698 --> 01:37:34,029 - Praise the God! 1404 01:37:34,029 --> 01:37:35,862 - [Church] Hallelujah. 1405 01:37:36,779 --> 01:37:37,862 - Praise God! 1406 01:37:39,549 --> 01:37:41,983 - [Church] Hallelujah. 1407 01:37:41,983 --> 01:37:46,970 - I am a testifier of the mercies of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1408 01:37:46,970 --> 01:37:47,803 our Savior. 1409 01:37:48,646 --> 01:37:51,090 He sent Sister Mary six years ago 1410 01:37:51,090 --> 01:37:53,793 to save my children six years ago. 1411 01:37:53,793 --> 01:37:54,626 - [Church] Wow! 1412 01:37:54,626 --> 01:37:57,209 (church claps) 1413 01:38:00,030 --> 01:38:02,647 Look at them now, they are big, 1414 01:38:02,647 --> 01:38:04,890 and they give me joy every day. 1415 01:38:04,890 --> 01:38:08,137 They are not and never evil children 1416 01:38:08,137 --> 01:38:10,750 as our people wrongly believe. 1417 01:38:10,750 --> 01:38:12,615 They are God's children. 1418 01:38:12,615 --> 01:38:15,023 Praise God. 1419 01:38:15,023 --> 01:38:17,116 - [Church] Hallelujah. 1420 01:38:17,116 --> 01:38:18,796 - Praise God. 1421 01:38:18,796 --> 01:38:21,395 - [Church] Hallelujah. 1422 01:38:21,395 --> 01:38:24,228 (church cheering) 1423 01:38:25,843 --> 01:38:28,530 - [Narrator] Slessor was one of the brain behind 1424 01:38:28,530 --> 01:38:32,850 the establishment of the Hope Waddell Training Institute 1425 01:38:32,850 --> 01:38:34,350 in Calabar. 1426 01:38:34,350 --> 01:38:38,900 Which provided practical vocational training to Efiks. 1427 01:38:38,900 --> 01:38:42,843 This helped to enlighten them on a number of things. 1428 01:38:43,732 --> 01:38:47,770 Slessor's impact went beyond Calabar to a town 1429 01:38:47,770 --> 01:38:51,630 on the far west of Calabar, called Arochukwu, 1430 01:38:51,630 --> 01:38:56,590 the present day Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria. 1431 01:38:56,590 --> 01:39:00,610 Calabar and Arochukwu shared some customs 1432 01:39:00,610 --> 01:39:04,340 and the killing of twins was one of them. 1433 01:39:04,340 --> 01:39:06,890 And as the practice stopped in Calabar, 1434 01:39:06,890 --> 01:39:09,717 so did it in Arochukwu. 1435 01:39:10,791 --> 01:39:14,681 Slessor's missionary work in Okoyong earned her 1436 01:39:14,681 --> 01:39:16,583 the Efik nickname, Ogbukayong, 1437 01:39:17,770 --> 01:39:20,593 which means Queen of Okoyong. 1438 01:39:21,550 --> 01:39:25,970 She died on the 13th of January, 1915 1439 01:39:25,970 --> 01:39:28,393 and she was buried in Calabar. 1440 01:39:29,270 --> 01:39:33,180 A number of projects are named in her honor, 1441 01:39:33,180 --> 01:39:37,670 some of which are Mary Slessor Road in Calabar, 1442 01:39:37,670 --> 01:39:42,100 Mary Slessor Roundabout, Mary Slessor Church. 1443 01:39:42,100 --> 01:39:45,020 Statues of her carrying twins 1444 01:39:45,020 --> 01:39:47,970 at various location in Calabar. 1445 01:39:47,970 --> 01:39:52,200 A female hostel in University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1446 01:39:52,200 --> 01:39:54,380 is named after her. 1447 01:39:54,380 --> 01:39:59,380 And even in Ghana, a girls hostel, Slessor's House, 1448 01:39:59,660 --> 01:40:03,717 was named after her in Achimota School, Ghana. 1449 01:40:06,670 --> 01:40:09,253 (upbeat music) 1450 01:40:30,270 --> 01:40:34,603 (woman singing in foreign language)