I too believe this is a scam, he said is name was michael and it sounded as if he was being coached. They will only email if you are sending money. Otherwise you are wasting time.
i am so happy that i did further investigation because i assumed this was a scam i even went over to look at the home and talked to neighbors they said the guy lived alone as a taxy driver but he stated he is out of the country with his wife but they never saw a wife. he also said his name was michael femi and he was in africa on missionary work. BEWARE THESE PEOPLE ARE SCAMMERS