African Follies chronicles some of the most unusual experiences and misadventures of my two-month journey to West Africa in December 1995. Below is the complete 10 part anthology.

Nigerian Two-Step A shady con man tries to “get over on me” in Abidjan

Passport Capers A night on the town in Abidjan

The black market welcoming committee Trying to change monies in Abidjan

Touts and mosquitoes My first night in Bamako

A fishy tale about human sacrifice A comedic story of betrayal in Ghana

Abducted by rogue taxi
Frightening story of being abducted at the airport in Bamako

Stranded in the middle of nowhere Journey to Mopti turns into an ordeal

Bush taxi adventure in Mali The incredible completion of my journey to Mopti

Tout Central My hotel in Bamako is popular hangout for touts

Dealing with touts Tactics used by touts to gain your confidence

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