In the years leading up to World War II, a British adventurer and an American fortune hunter join forces to do business amid the hustle and bustle of colonial Africa. The setting is a landscape of madness, with an explosive mix of settlers, treasure hunters, and the growing tension of war. The story follows a charismatic adventurer whose life of excess and danger leads him to cross paths with a cunning American coffee magnate, a man with a ruthless sense of business.
Together, they become involved in a risky venture to exploit the valuable ivory found in the region. However, what begins as a dream of glory and wealth quickly turns into a nightmare as political intrigues and local conflicts threaten to dismantle all their plans. As their paths intertwine, loyalty and betrayal are tested in a world where only the cunning survive.
Tension rises when a group of African warriors, led by a shrewd local leader, rises up against the colonizers. Amid this turmoil, the adventurer and the fortune hunter must confront not only their external enemies but also their own internal demons. Ultimately, they are forced to decide if what they have built is worth risking everything in a confrontation that could change everything. The story blends thrilling action with reflection on human character in extreme situations.