Uncategorized

Let’s Think Big: Yannick N’Salambo de Wouters

Uncategorized /

Josefina Bonsundy-Nvumba This story was published as part of a partnership between WorldRemit and Rootencial. Rootencial works to promote Africa by celebrating Africans, their diaspora communities, and their products and services. We present the story of Yannick N’Salambo, an entrepreneur, engineer, and Capoeira instructor, with a great passion for the social reintegration of disadvantaged youth. […]

Let’s Think Big: Yannick N’Salambo de Wouters Read More »

A Journey of Self, Purpose, and Making a Difference: Sheila Ruiz

ENG, My Story, Success Stories, Uncategorized /

(1) Tell me about you. Who is Sheila Ruiz? Sheila Ruiz is a mother, a sister, a friend, a woman who aims to do her best every day. Identity-wise, I consider myself an Afropean, a spiritual humanist, a feminist of difference, an LGBTQ ally and an advocate of social justice. Professionally, I’m currently on a

A Journey of Self, Purpose, and Making a Difference: Sheila Ruiz Read More »

In Tribute to Africa: An Interview with Michelle Dybele

Uncategorized /

Michelle Dybele is a French actress, film producer and entrepreneur of Central African heritage. Josefina Bonsundy Nvumba, Founder of Rootencial, spoke to Michelle about her various creative ventures, from her short film produced in Côte d’Ivoire and featured at Cannes to the scarves inspired by her grandmother and African history. Hi Michelle! You do so

In Tribute to Africa: An Interview with Michelle Dybele Read More »

AFROPOLiTAiN: Bridging Cultures and Celebrating African Identity – Keziah Makoundou

ENG, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, My Story, Uncategorized /

Hi there, please tell us a bit about you? My name is Keziah, I work in the publishing industry and run my own publication – AFROPOLiTAiN magazine. I’m a designer by professional and have worked with other publications before, and then from there built my own media platform. I got a masters in design, then

AFROPOLiTAiN: Bridging Cultures and Celebrating African Identity – Keziah Makoundou Read More »

The Pokot – East Africa’s Most Misunderstood Community

Community, Culture, ENG, Uncategorized /

Pokot communities are notorious across East Africa for their supposedly combative, violent nature. Perceived as fearless warriors and cattle herders, legend has it that the Pokot are willing to lose a limb to defend their bovine companions. “We are a very peaceful community,” says Edna Kaptoyo, a Pokot civil society leader, who resents the stereotyping

The Pokot – East Africa’s Most Misunderstood Community Read More »

Youth Entrepreneurship in Equatorial Guinea: Pablo Olivera Faix

ENG, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Uncategorized /

The next interviewee is Pablo OLIVERA FAIX. He is an independent commercial, a partner of an international parcel delivery and package reception company in several European countries to Equatorial Guinea. In addition to his role as an entrepreneur, he is a film and television producer, with more than 10 years of experience. Founding member of

Youth Entrepreneurship in Equatorial Guinea: Pablo Olivera Faix Read More »

Construire un Avenir Meilleur : La Mission de Réinsertion Sociale de Yannick N’Salambo de Wouters

Entrepreneurship & Innovation, ESP, My Story, Uncategorized /

Qui est Yannick N’Salambo de Wouters ? Je suis un jeune entrepreneur congolais née dans la ville de Goma. Mon business est focalisé sur les nouvelles technologies, c’est-à-dire dans les numériques ainsi que d’autres secteurs, notamment la construction. J’ai créé à ce jour quatre entreprises dont une est purement humanitaire et sert à la réinsertion

Construire un Avenir Meilleur : La Mission de Réinsertion Sociale de Yannick N’Salambo de Wouters Read More »

ROOTENCIAL Awarded at 2017 GAA Ceremony

Uncategorized /

In December 2017, ROOTENCIAL’s founder Josefina Bonsundy was given an award for community engagement at the inaugural Global African Awards (formerly known as the African Diaspora Awards) ceremony in London. Bringing together diverse leaders from different industries and African diaspora communities, the GAA event represented an exciting opportunity to celebrate the roots and potential of

ROOTENCIAL Awarded at 2017 GAA Ceremony Read More »

Scroll to Top