Africa has deep roots and represents an extraordinary intersection of past, present and future. Widely regarded as the being the birthplace of humanity - of tools and technology which have given us the power to shape our world and transform our lives. In this 13 part series we celebrate the successes of our technological developments as well as taking a deeper look at the paradox of progress, and the hard thinking that is now needed. Filmed across the continent of Africa, we meet the people on this leading edge of change, who are confronting humanity's most pressing problems with a spirit of enterprise and unstoppable enthusiasm.