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
One Year In Kinshasa: Lessons & Discoveries
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What does Kinshasa look like? Are the working conditions good? Where can international tourists stay? What are the people like? How easy is it to get around and deal with traffic? These are just a few concerns and questions for anyone interested in visiting, living, working or investing in Kinshasa. In this episode, Balili shares insight from her one-year stay in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tune in to learn about Kinshasa's cost of living, housing, transportation, the nature of the Congolese people and the availability of necessary services.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- DRC is not Kinshasa and Kinshasa is not DRC
- Gombe is Kinshasas’s international and wealthy community hub
- Kinshasa’s cost of living and why it may be an expensive city
- Housing is one of the first and most critical parts of your settlement in Kinshasa
- Having your own mode of transport is advisable for your peaceful stay in Kinshasa
- No two days are the same. Always expect the unexpected
- The warm personality of the Congolese
- The supermarkets are well established and available for your needs
CONNECT & CONTACT
Email: hello@subali.co