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Charles Shima
Founder/CEO, Tourifique
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Hi, Iā€™m 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 wasnā€™t fully at home in my adopted country, and when I returned to the place I came from, I didnā€™t 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, Iā€™m building a community where stories matter, culture is the destination, and travel feels like coming home.

Letā€™s connect if you're passionate about storytelling, cultural experiences, or reshaping the future of travel.

Why did you join the community?

I am passionate about travel & I would love to connect with like minded people

What is your favorite travel destination?

Tokyo, Japan.

Where do you dream of traveling to?

West Africa, Southern Africa and Russia.

What was your first travel job?

Founding Tourifique

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