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Hi, I’m Shima Charles Kishi – 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 — not just across borders, but between cultures, identities, and experiences. For years, I struggled to feel a sense of belonging: I wasn’t fully at home in my adopted country, and when I returned to the place I came from, I didn’t quite fit in either.
That in-between space is what inspired me to create Tourifique — 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 — especially in our Afrocentric category, which celebrates Black culture, heritage, and creativity worldwide.
From Nairobi to New York, I’m building a community where stories matter, culture is the destination, and travel feels like coming home.
Let’s connect if you're passionate about storytelling, cultural experiences, or reshaping the future of travel.
I am passionate about travel & I would love to connect with like minded people
Tokyo, Japan.
West Africa, Southern Africa and Russia.
Founding Tourifique
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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 13 days ago
Hello, amazing community! I'm excited to reintroduce Tourifique — now live at Tourifique.com! 🎉 We’ve undergone a major rebrand and, while we’re proudly bootstrapped, we’re continuously improving the platform. Here’s what’s new: We’ve officially laun... show more
Tourifique 13 days ago
Hello everyone! We’ve been hard at work revamping our platform, and we’re excited to introduce products: ✈️ Tourifique Explorer: Your marketplace for experiences, tours, and events. 🌍 Tourifique Traveller: A social network for travelers to connect and... show more
Tourifique 9 months ago
@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 1 year ago
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
