Iwájú: Episode 2/3 – “Bọ̀dé”/”Kole”

The name Bọ̀dé in the Yoruba language means “to return, arrive.” In the series Iwájú, Bode appears in a flashback that shows his struggle as a young boy with a working mother. He steals money from his mother’s employer to buy a gold chain for himself. Back in the present, Bode is behind kidnappings using technology to track his victims with Kole is his accomplice.

Back at Tola’s house, Kole is tending to the yard using robotic yard help which constantly breaks down but he easily fixed. Tunde notices Kole’s talent is very impressed though still holds him at a distance. Later on, Kole is approached by Bode to set Tola up to be kidnapped and held for ransom. Kole is desperate as Bode assisted his mother with money for her healthcare so he reluctantly agrees. The next day, Tola convinces her father’s driver as well as Kole to go to the mainland – without her father’s permission and takes her pet lizard Otin with them.

On the mainland…

While on the mainland, Otin the lizard wandered close and kept a watchful eye over Tola which was odd for a pet. Turns out, the pet lizard is actually a robot meant to protect children, more specifically Tola. This plot sounds familiar…M3GAN anyone? Tola and Kole spend the day exploring the mainland, eating lunch and checking out various arts and crafts. Tola tells Kole he is her best friend and has had a wonderful time with him on the mainland. This makes Kole extremely guilty as he was setting her up for kidnapping. Once he realizes his mistake, he rushes to get back to the vehicle just as one of Bode’s goons captures Tola. Otin the lizard realizes Tola is in danger and tries to rescue her but has a low battery and shuts down. A child notices the lizard, picks it up and the lizard latched onto their watch to get a bit of power. Though there were some wireless chargers such as these, it was difficult for Otin to secure enough power. Eventually, the lizard powers down and signals an alert to Tunde who rushes to the mainland in search of Tola…