"Adire", a 2023 Nigerian film directed by Adeoluwa Owu, tells the story of Adire (Kehinde Bankole), a retired sex worker who starts a lingerie-making business in a small town and unexpectedly empowers conservative women, only to anger the self-appointed leader of the community. As she navigates her newfound success, Adire forms unlikely friendships and finds love, but her tranquility is disrupted by Captain (Yemi Blaq), her former pimp. The film follows Adire's journey as she confronts her past and seeks a new future, marked by power struggles and unexpected connections.
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