Length12h 12m
About this audiobook
In 1957, Ryszard Kapuściński arrived in Africa to witness the beginning of the end of colonial rule as the first African correspondent of Poland’s state newspaper. From the early days of independence in Ghana to the ongoing ethnic genocide in Rwanda, Kapuściński has crisscrossed vast distances pursuing the swift, and often violent, events that followed liberation. Kapuściński hitchhikes with caravans, wanders the Sahara with nomads, and lives in the poverty-stricken slums of Nigeria. He wrestles a king cobra to the death and suffers through a bout of malaria. What emerges is an extraordinary depiction of Africa—not as a group of nations or geographic locations—but as a vibrant and frequently joyous montage of peoples, cultures, and encounters. Kapuściński’s trenchant observations, wry analysis and overwhelming humanity paint a remarkable portrait of the continent and its people. His unorthodox approach and profound respect for the people he meets challenge conventional understandings of the modern problems faced by Africa at the dawn of the twenty-first century.
Audiobook details
GenrePolitics and Government, History
Length12 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byDonald Corren
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMay 2, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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