Sankofa

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The narrative follows a mixed-race British woman, Anna, who embarks on a quest to uncover her African father's identity after her mother's death. Raised with limited knowledge of her father, Anna's journey is sparked by the discovery of his student diaries revealing his radical past and eventual rise to power in West Africa. As she tracks him down, the story unfolds into a humorous yet poignant exploration of race, identity, and familial legacies, highlighting Anna's struggle to understand her roots and herself.