SUBALI Podcast
From London Heathrow to Kinshasa N’djili.
People kept asking me the same question: “What’s life really like in Congo?”
Instead of answering it over and over again, I started SUBALI.
Born and raised in London, my relationship with Kinshasa began in 2021 when what was meant to be a three-week holiday turned into an unexpected 11-month stay. In 2023, I moved to Kinshasa for work and have been building my life here ever since.
Through this podcast, I share my own experiences and sit down with people from different backgrounds to explore the realities, opportunities, and perspectives shaping modern Congo.
You’ll hear conversations with members of the Congolese diaspora, entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, community builders, expats, and others whose stories help us better understand life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today.
SUBALI isn’t about having all the answers or representing every Congolese experience. It’s about listening, asking thoughtful questions, and sharing honest conversations that offer a deeper understanding of modern Congo through lived experience.
Whether you’re part of the diaspora, living in Congo, considering a move, doing business here, or simply curious to learn more, you’re welcome.
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SUBALI Podcast
Housing in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Baraka Rumamba is an investor passionate about fundraising in the niche segment of the Congolese Diaspora. He graduated in Accounting and Economics from Southampton University and presently leads the investment committee of the Sarah Bonnell Foundation for which he also serves as a trustee. Baraka seats on the board of the London Community Credit Union, East London’s biggest financial co-operative, as well as the board of 198 Contemporary Art and Learning, London's oldest black-owned gallery.
N.B. This episode has glitches. We apologise for the disruption and have made note on how to avoid for future recordings. Thank you.
Email: hello@subali.co