Dr. Abiola Afolabi, a professor who studied at Harvard and now teaches at the University of Ibadan, is approached by Fiona
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Afolabi's first encounter with Mackenzie
Afolabi meets Mackenzie Dr. Abiola Afolabi, a professor who studied at Harvard and now teaches at the University of Ibadan, is approached by a reporter named Fiona McKenzie while staying at The Seamount Hotel. McKenzie, who was adopted by Scottish missionaries, requests an interview with Dr. Afolabi regarding his participation in an upcoming summit where African heads of state will debate a development plan titled "Way Omega," created by twenty Nobel laureates. The plan aims to transform Africa's political landscape, eliminating issues like military coups and rigged elections. Throughout the interview, McKenzie challenges Dr. Afolabi on his optimism about Africa's future, contrasting it with the pessimism expressed in his book, Failure of States. Dr. Afolabi becomes defensive, accusing McKenzie of rudeness and dismissing her as an ill-mannered journalist. Despite the tension, the interview highlights the significant potential impact of the "Way Omega" plan …
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