This adventurer travelled across Africa by foot, bike and skateboard, here's what he saw

When a 20-year-old Morroccan set off on foot to travel south through Africa with only $80 in his pocket, he had no idea of the adventure that lay ahead. The kindness of strangers enriched Othmane Zolati’s four-year journey, even saving his life. Now his epic tale is told in the documentary ‘Africa and I’, showcasing the astounding diversity of the continent and its people through his eyes, writes Claire Keeton.

01 August 2021 - 00:00
By claire keeton AND Claire Keeton

Pushing his bike through thick sand on the border between Ethiopia and Kenya, Othmane Zolati was lost and dehydrated.

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