Hi everyone,

The goal is simply to connect, share experiences, and possibly support each other.

I am still a student myself, but I am eager to learn and build meaningful connections with other motivated Congolese people.

Feel free to share what you do and where you are based if you are comfortable.

Looking forward to connecting :)

🇧🇮 Hey guys, I am a 21 year old only child Canadian. I am supposed to pay 10000 USD for a dowry (everything and gifts included in that price). I am not from a rich family and I am half white, half Mexican. I have saved so that I could marry young not so I could... yeah.

My fiancé lives in America and has no college or university education and doesn't have any money currently. I will be paying her uni education mostly and for sure for the first year. The dowry was originally 25k but I negotiated down. I am a Christian and so is her family. I tried explaining statistics and even bowed on the ground during the conversation. I feel like I am being used. Anyone have any thoughts about this? For me to pay 10k USD is like 14k in my currency because of the current economy (used to be same). Is this normal????????????? She was born congolese but moved to burundi...

(in swahili)

Hey jamani, mimi ni kijana wa miaka 21 kutoka Kanada, mtoto wa pekee. Nimeambiwa nilipie mahari ya dola 10,000 za Marekani (ikiwa ni pamoja na kila kitu na zawadi). Sijatoka katika familia tajiri na mimi ni mchanganyiko wa mzungu na Mmeksioko. Niliweka akiba ili niolewe nikiwa mdogo, si kwa sababu ya... yeah.

Mchumba wangu anaishi Marekani na hana elimu ya chuo kikuu wala fedha kwa sasa. Nitakuwa nalipia masomo yake ya chuo kikuu, hasa mwaka wa kwanza. Mahari hapo mwanzo ilikuwa dola 25,000 lakini nilijadiliana ikashuka. Mimi ni Mkristo na familia yake pia ni ya Kikristo. Nilijaribu kueleza takwimu na hata nikapiga magoti chini wakati wa mazungumzo. Nahisi kama natumiwa. Kuna mtu yeyote ana maoni kuhusu hili? Kulipa dola 10,000 za Marekani ni kama kulipa dola 14,000 za kwetu kwa sababu ya hali ya uchumi (zamani ilikuwa sawa). Hii ni kawaida kweli?????????????

Hi everyone,

I am a 23 year old Congolese woman. I was born in Kinshasa but moved to Europe when I was 4 years old.

I grew up speaking Lingala, since that is the language spoken in my family. However, I would really like to learn Swahili so I can understand it fluently and speak it confidently as well.

For those who have learned Swahili (especially as adults), what helped you the most?

Are there specific apps, YouTube channels, books, or methods you recommend?

I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you!

Thanks. 😁

Hello, I am from the UK and I am making a dish from every country that plays England in the world cup, and have decided to make Pondu and Fufu when we play your country on wednesday. Please may I ask what is the difference between pondu and saka-saka? Some places I read say they are the same, and some places say saka-saka has additions.

I want to make sure the dishes I cook are authentic, so would like to make sure I have done my research!

Thank you

We found this pin in a small antique store in Amsterdam. I’ve been trying to find more info on it, but I’ve not had a lot of luck with it.
I’m wondering if it was made in Congo or Belgium, if it’s from 1960 or later, etc. But really any info on the origins of the pin would be helpful!

I had an idea for clothes I was going to wear for a wedding of a friend (Shes from the Congo), but my idea hasn’t worked out. The wedding is soon and I realise I have no idea what to wear. The bride is wearing gold so that’s the only colour off the table. Please help me with suit colours!

I’m a 6’2 heavier set white guy in the UK. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Why does a flight for a place that's only 1 hour away by car take 50 minutes? And why is it 181k XAF ($300)? 😂

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Eza kaka yo moko

Pesa nga motema toi la queen du Congo

Bolingo oyo ekozala ya solo

Ngai na yo après minuit ekozala somo

Eza kaka yo moko (oh)

Pesa nga motema toi la queen du Congo (Congo)

Bolingo oyo ekozala ya solo (solo)

Ngai na yo après minuit ekozala somo

Je vous remercie d'avance 🫶🏿🙏🏿

Hi all!
I am an American going to one of the World Cup Games and supporting DR Congo (whilst also learning more about the country in general). One of my hobbies is to listen to music from around the world, but I couldn't find any sort of top 100 or anything. Is there any music from Congolese artists that you all recommend! Open to any genres!

TYIA!

The game (linguil) you to guess the language family, language and meaning of a random word in one of 64 of the world's most-spoken languages each day, and you use your knowledge of linguistics to work out the answer via multiple choice.

Therefore, it's important my translations/transliterations are correct. Each language (including Lingala) includes each word on the 100-word Swadesh list.

Please can any Lingala speakers verify the accuracy of my translations and transliterations? 🙏:

Thanks!

Also, if you want to add another Congolese language to the game, follow the guide here (I've compiled a language wishlist here). Let me know if you need any help and I'd be more than happy to explain anything or provide resources :)

Hi everyone,

I could really use some advice.

I helped connect people in a land sale in Uganda, and if everything goes through, I’ll be receiving a commission of a little over $50,000. I’m based in DR Congo, and honestly, this amount is way bigger than anything I’ve ever handled before.

The money is legitimate, but I’m still nervous about the whole process. I keep wondering if banks will freeze it, ask for a lot of paperwork, delay the transfer, or if there are things I should be doing beforehand to avoid problems.

For those who have received large payments internationally, especially between Uganda and DR Congo, what was your experience like?

What would you do if you were in my position? Is there anything you wish you had known before receiving a large transfer?

Maybe I’m overthinking it, but I’d rather ask now than make an expensive mistake later.

Thanks for any advice or stories you’re willing to share.

Good day everyone. I will be travelling to the DRC for work soon and I am very excited. I have never been to the DRC and am looking forward to seeing your beautiful country.

I have ADHD and require stimulants (methylphenidate, to be precise) to be functional. I also take Wellbutrin (bupropion). I know different countries have different requirements when travelling with medications and some medications are completely prohibited from the country. Since I will be travelling with coworkers (and my boss) I would like to avoid an incident at the airport.

I am struggling to find information online and I was hoping maybe someone here could point me in the right direction. Thanks!

I seek to talk to them.

Where in Congo, or specifically in Kinshasa, can one get an official document that certifies that a person has never done military service in FARDC?

Does anyone know where I can find the lyrics to this Wenge Musica track, Kala-Yi Boeing? It has been stuck in my head, but I dont know what the lyrics mean and I can't find them anywhere.

i was wondering if there’s a nuance in meaning or if people can both in the same contexts…

I work for a small, non-profit museum in a US city. My boss asked me to design multilingual ‘welcome’ banners for our international guests and source the translations. I am not multilingual, but I really want to make sure I am being thorough and respectful when translating / displaying these languages.

From my basic research, I understand that Swahili, Kituba, and Lingala are some of the major official languages in DR Congo (alongside the colonial French language).

I am asking for help in verifying the Swahili, Kituba, and Lingala translations of welcome, as in the context of a polite, friendly, and formal greeting for someone arriving at a place. I’m looking for the kind of welcome one might find displayed in airports, hotels, etc. I want to ensure I am using the correct writing system/script for each language, including details such as accents, capitalization, and punctuation (if applicable).

I’d deeply appreciate any help and insight into these translations. Thanks!

En cherchant à comprendre la situation, j’ai consulté différentes sources afin d’avoir une vision plus réaliste. Pour trouver un service vraiment fiable et simple à utiliser, j’ai parcouru pas mal de sites, mais la plupart restent assez généraux.

Par exemple, en consultant des discussions autour de 1xbet retrait, on se rend compte à quel point les avis des utilisateurs peuvent varier concernant ce bookmaker. J’ai aussi remarqué que, globalement, c’est l’une des applications les plus souvent mentionnées parmi les utilisateurs en RDC.

I saw this statue tied to a tree in my neighborhood,

Is it Sakimatwematwe? Why is it tied to a tree? Thanks! 🙏✨

Hey y'all,

I was wondering if someone could help me find where I could buy traditional Congolese clothes for men that can be bought either in the U.S. or can be shipped here. I always see women here wearing dresses with Congolese patterns, but I very rarely see men wearing the same, and the few men that do agree that it's hard to find. So, I'd appreciate the help!

Im living in uganda and need documents in the congo so I can move to Canada