Quoting the linked article: > The epic run was conceived by the London-based Kato to highlight the history of human migration and the discrimination faced by m

Quoting the linked article: > The epic run was conceived by the London-based Kato to highlight the history of human migration and the discrimination faced by many black Africans, a message underlined by the fact he endured daily racism from police and passersby in parts of Europe. Running to the 'epicenter of global subjugation and decimation of large parts of Africa' seems part of the point for the run.