The book tells the story of Kofi Baadu, an enslaved man who was captured in what is now Ghana and transported to Guyana. It provides a historical and cultural background of West Africa before the transatlantic slave trade, aiming to counter racism and unify humanity.

First published in 1980 in Georgetown, Guyana. The republication will involve new covers, layouts, and text adjustments, with proceeds supporting the Walter Rodney Foundation.