After some delays, I got my visa and headed over to Lagos last month. In steaming equatorial heat, I met members of the petro-state's micro-elite. I'm afraid words can't do justice to the Chief's birthday party, but I tried. Here's the story for the New York Times.
This piece was insightful and undeniably true. Just wish you were able to probe these 1% on what/when/how the continent of Africa, and Nigeria in particular will emerge out of statism and entrenched corruption...Happy to notice that your trip was "flawless and delightful"