AFRICAN SAFARI is a fictional narrative inspired by VJM’s African business. The reader is taken on a roller coaster ride using various information the author collated using his eyes and ears while working for eight years in Africa. The narrative traces the process of takeover and disposal of companies. It was slick, fast and furious, in which banks, sellers, governments and political developments played their part! The author joined VJM’s African companies after a short one-to-one interview. ” You know French and have experience in textiles ?” “Yes, sir.” “Where and why did you learn the language?” “Alliance Francaise Paris. I followed the company policy.” “You have exposure to the French environment?” “Yes, Sir.” “Ravi is our man! Go ahead with him.” Who was VJM? VIJAY MALLYA.