Limelight Cobalt: Episode 1
Jan 12, 2024
Eno Mfon and Darragh Mortell, creators of Cobalt, discuss the disappearance of Maita's dad in this intriguing podcast. Topics include birthdays, missing fathers, clean energy, sentimental items, mysterious activities, stolen cobalt, and ethical implications.
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Birthday Visit Reveals Something Off
- Maita describes arriving at her father Julian's flat with birthday cakes and finding him missing and unresponsive.
- She discovers the key safe code changed and gains entry, revealing early signs something's wrong in his tidy home.
Found Photos Point To Hidden Past
- Maita notices a rug out of place and a chip from a childhood fall, which shows Julian's meticulous habits.
- She finds under-bed boxes, photos including a rare Zimbabwe picture, and an old VHS labelled from her fifth birthday.
Money Transfers Suggest A Secret Destination
- Bank statements show Julian sent thousands to Zimbabwe in recent months, suggesting secret ties or obligations.
- Maita realises his disappearance might connect to undisclosed activity rather than simple wandering.