by Ruth Ajani
Adire tells the story of a young lady who is very skilled in designing clothes—lingerie, to be specific. However, her talent is overshadowed by her demanding job as a sex worker. Bordering between romantic and satire.
After many years of working as a prostitute, Adire is fed up with the bleak condition of her life. She desperately wants to leave but is held back by Captain, her boss.
After sleeping with a client one night and having a bitter experience, Adire approaches Captain Hellbent about going, but he seductively distracts her. At night, Adire wakes up, steals his money, and runs to a small town in Oyo.
She is fascinated by her new freedom and wastes no time pursuing her dream of becoming a lingerie fashion designer.One night, she decided to unwind by visiting the local bar, where she attracted attention with her beauty and provocative outfits. News of her presence spread around the town, and the men frequently visited the local bar.
Adire’s arrival upset the women of the town, who are conservative Christians. With the support of their leader, Folashade, the pastor’s wife, they embark on a mission to make Adire’s stay unbearable in her supposedly paradise.The women’s hostility and a deadly visit from her boss leave Adire with a fate that might burn her world down.