The 'metal bird' that sparked a dream

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When Ousman was a small boy in a village in Ghana, he was fascinated by his first sight of an aeroplane. Village elders told him it was a metal bird made by white people. That sparked a dream – to travel to meet the people who could design and enjoy such things. His dream would take him first to the Ghanaian capital Accra and then on a perilous journey towards Europe that would change him forever. Ousman Umar's book about his journey is called North to Paradise. His NGO is called NASCO Feeding Minds. Get in touch: [email protected] Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: Katy Takatsuki (Photo: Ousman Umar. Credit: Santi G. Barros)