The invitation arrived on a Wednesday, printed on heavy cream paper with gold embossing that probably cost more than most Nigerian families spent on food in a month. It was hand-delivered by a courier in a branded car, and it bore the seal of the African Union Commission.
Elian read it three times before the words fully sank in.
"The African Union Commission requests the honour of your presence at the inaugural Global Reform Summit, Accra, Ghana. You have been nominated as one of fifty African leaders under fifty whose work represents the future of the continent. Your participation is earnestly requested."
Beneath it, a schedule. Three days of panels, workshops, and networking events. Keynote addresses from presidents and Nobel laureates. A special session on "Ethical Business Practices
