Kemo, a young man from Gambia, shares the harrowing story of his journey to Spain which began when he, terrified of the sea and not knowing how to swim, decided to flee with a group to reach Europe. Their journey was fraught with danger, especially when an acquaintance, referred to as Keba, pressured the fearful members to continue, even suggesting they jump into the sea if they were not willing to go further. Eventually, they reached the Canary Islands, where Kemo's ordeal took a turn for the worse as he was wrongfully arrested and imprisoned under accusations of being the captain of the boat, despite being a minor at the time.

Once released from prison, Kemo relocated to a village in Almería, Spain, courtesy of a passport he received after his release. His life post-incarceration sheds light on the complexities faced by young migrants, especially those who are treated severely by the legal system. Kemo describes his arrival in Los Cristianos on October 28, 2023, as part of a larger group of 226 individuals who made this perilous journey. However, while most of the group emerged with hope, Kemo faced the enormous burden of being labeled as a criminal at such a young age, which complicates the already challenging lives of migrants seeking a better future.

Kemo's story not only illustrates the present-day struggles faced by many migrants from Africa attempting to reach Europe, but it also highlights issues within the Spanish justice system regarding the treatment of minors. The accusation against Kemo raises serious questions about how migrants, especially children, are processed and treated upon arrival in Europe. His experience serves as a stark reminder of the systemic issues in migration policies and the urgent need for reform to protect the rights of vulnerable populations like Kemo.