Sankofa

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes descriptions of racism and imprisonment.

Early the next morning, Sule calls to tell Anna that Kofi has been called away on urgent business. He has arranged for her to fly back to London via Segu. On returning to Segu, Anna calls Rose and apologizes for her long absence. She fills Rose in on Kofi’s wealth and his other children. Ken joins Anna at lunch, asking questions about Gbadolite, but Anna excuses herself quickly, realizing that her name and face are becoming increasingly well known in Bamana. An email from Adrian mentions a rumor that Kofi is running for re-election, and Anna realizes that the rumor is true; Kofi has spent the past few weeks gathering support in local villages.

Anna and Robert have a conversation via Skype. Robert has begun attending therapy and wants to make his marriage work, but Anna knows that he now sees her as a challenge and a prize to be won. She also has no interest in resuming her sheltered life as Robert’s wife. As Anna packs, Sule calls to invite her to a party at the house of Kweku, one of Kofi’s sons. At the party, Kweku receives Anna amiably, pulling her aside for a private conversation to tell her about the pressure of growing up with Kofi’s high expectations.