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Mika took up skateboarding almost by chance, but in less than 6 months he was hooked.

Karim's rollerblades are like an extension of his body...

Jackson is the father of skateboarding in East Africa. In 2005, he built a ramp in the Kitintale slum in Kampala.

Marion is a young mother. She is also a teacher, a cycle courier and, above all, the first female coach of the Kampala Cycling Club

Ibrahim never goes anywhere without his BMX, a bike he has rebuilt by salvaging parts from the various markets in Kampala.

Dominique is the only woman skater in Ghana, and she is actually from Gabon.

Chance wants to live out his passion for skating and turn it into a livelihood for young Ghanaians.

Modou describes himself as an artivist and is one of many creatives in Dakar who want to change the Senegalese capital through art.

American rock band Turnstile share their influences with Thin Lizzy and My Chemical Romance among their favourites.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.