The Shadow of the Sun

Follow the travels of Ryszard Kapuscinski, the first African correspondent for Poland's state newspaper, as he witnesses the end of colonial rule in Africa. From Ghana to Rwanda, Kapuscinski documents the swift and often violent events that followed liberation. He hitchhikes with caravans, wanders the Sahara with nomads, and lives in Nigeria's poverty-stricken slums. Despite the challenges, Kapuscinski's observations are filled with humanity, humor, and respect for the people he meets. Through his unique perspective, he challenges conventional understandings of Africa's modern problems.