The younger Man's Uncle and the Sea

• Photographer
  Christian Bobst, Switzerland
• Category
  Africa

Abdou Niang says he wants to get on one of the fishing boats in which countless Senegalese embark on the often deadly journey to Europe. But the 42-year-old still has to catch a lot of fish to pay the traffickers. And there are almost no fish left to catch on the Senegalese coast. That's why most fishermen want to leave. Not so Abdou's uncle, Moustapha Kane, who made his money in Europe and can now rest while others work. Niang dreams of Kane's life. Kane has nightmares about Niang's death. 4 of Kane's nephews have already drowned in the sea trying to follow his example - could Niang be next?