Plot

In Kouroussa, his native village, little Baba lives happily, between Madou, his father, a gifted mechanic, Kouda, his sweet mother, and his gang of pals. Kouroussa is a wonderful place where Baba learns about life. But like all little boys Baba grows and now he is old enough to continue his studies in Conakry. He must say farewell to his village and cross all Guinea to the capital city of Guinea to live with his uncle.
The African Child, originally written in French and published in 1953 as l’enfant noir, is an autobiographical novel, written by Camara Laye. It tells the story of a young African child, Baba, growing up in Guinea. The novel won the Prix Charles Veillon writing prize. It was translated into English by James Kirkup and issued in the US in 1954 under the title The Dark Child. It was adapted into a movie called L'enfant noir in 1995. Many of the cast in the film were relatives of Laye.

Baba Camara

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