13-year-old protagonist from a rural village in northern Senegal who undertakes a solitary 387-kilometer trek to Dakar to meet his celebrity idol.
A young traveler who bonds with Yao over shared experiences on the road.
The driver shares the road with the boy, providing local navigation and support.
Yao views Seydou as his ultimate hero and motivation for the journey.
Yao's grandmother who awaits his return in the village.
Yao's mother who raises him in the northern village.
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