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Hi, Iām Shima Charles Kishi ā founder of Tourifique, where travel meets culture on camera.
I was born in Rwanda, raised across different parts of Africa, and eventually found a new home in Canada. My journey has always been shaped by movement ā not just across borders, but between cultures, identities, and experiences. For years, I struggled to feel a sense of belonging: I wasnāt fully at home in my adopted country, and when I returned to the place I came from, I didnāt quite fit in either.
That in-between space is what inspired me to create Tourifique ā a social travel marketplace where anyone, from anywhere, can connect through experiences shared by locals on video. We help travelers discover and book immersive activities that go beyond sightseeing ā especially in our Afrocentric category, which celebrates Black culture, heritage, and creativity worldwide.
From Nairobi to New York, Iām building a community where stories matter, culture is the destination, and travel feels like coming home.
Letās connect if you're passionate about storytelling, cultural experiences, or reshaping the future of travel.
Why did you join the community?
Q&AI am passionate about travel & I would love to connect with like minded people
What is your favorite travel destination?
Q&ATokyo, Japan.
Where do you dream of traveling to?
Q&AWest Africa, Southern Africa and Russia.
What was your first travel job?
Q&AFounding Tourifique
Three words that describe why we should travel?
Q&AExpand Your Mind
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Greetings I will be in New York in August. Will you have any events? I would like to attend.
New York City Travel Massive 11 months ago
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Hello, amazing community! I'm excited to reintroduce Tourifique ā now live at Tourifique.com! š Weāve undergone a major rebrand and, while weāre proudly bootstrapped, weāre continuously improving the platform. Hereās whatās new: Weāve officially laun... show more
Tourifique 11 months ago
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Hello everyone! Weāve been hard at work revamping our platform, and weāre excited to introduce products: āļø Tourifique Explorer: Your marketplace for experiences, tours, and events. š Tourifique Traveller: A social network for travelers to connect and... show more
Tourifique 1 year ago
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@Juan Graham Locke! Congratulations on the excellent hosting of the event. I know how excited you were in the days leading up to the event.
Photos from Cape Town Travel Massive 2 years ago
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Hello Benoit Great article. I am building an OTA for Afrocentric things to do around the world. While my OTA is still a baby, I have asked this question many times: Why do big brands such Louis Vuitton has a shop at a mall? in addition to their store. ... show more
