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RootsTech Africa

Welcome! Explore our classes and content created and selected especially for African audiences by FamilySearch.

An Introduction to Family History


Ata ninii mo Who is FamilySearch?
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Who is FamilySearch?

FamilySearch is a global organization dedicated to helping you discover family connections. Everyone who uses FamilySearch becomes a part of it, from employees to users like you. Watch and learn more about who FamilySearch is as a brand, and how we help unite families.

Ata ninii mo What is Family History?
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:08
2023

What is Family History?

Family history tells more than just the history of your family. It's about preserving it for your future generations.

Ata ninii mo Why is FamilySearch free?
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:02
2022

Why is FamilySearch free?

Kayla Jackson

Ata ninii mo Why Do We Record Our Histories?
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:13
2023

Why Do We Record Our Histories?

I write so I don't forget. I write to remember. If I don't get it down now capturing every last detail, I am terrified I will forget the feeling. I write to remember the feeling. - N.R. Hart.

Se e Lagolagoina

Free Family History Help

FamilySearch has experts in African Family History available to help you build your family tree. Schedule a 20 minute free, online consultation to help you take the next steps in your family history.

Keynote Speakers


Ata ninii mo Jordin Sparks Keynote Address
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Jordin Sparks Keynote Address

Jordin Sparks

Ata ninii mo Sean Astin Keynote Address
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Sean Astin Keynote Address

Sean Astin

Ata ninii mo Ladysmith Black Mambazo Keynote: Peace, Love, and Harmony
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
Ata ninii mo Azumah Nelson - A Champion's Story
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English

RootsTech 2023 Sessions


Ata ninii mo Uniting Families: A FamilySearch Message
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
Ata ninii mo 2023 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

2023 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Gerrit W. Gong

Ata ninii mo Family Discovery Day: Elder and Sister Gong
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Family Discovery Day: Elder and Sister Gong

Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Sister Susan Lindsay Gong

Ata ninii mo Global Archive Leaders Panel Discussion 2023
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Global Archive Leaders Panel Discussion 2023

Join us for a live panel discussion from global records leaders, live at RootsTech 2023.

Experience Rootstech


Ata ninii mo Orientation (Africa)
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Orientation (Africa)

Welcome to RootsTech 2023! This video will help orient you to the conference experience including content you don’t want to miss.

Ata ninii mo Why Sign-in on RootsTech.org (Africa)
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Why Sign-in on RootsTech.org (Africa)

Learn how signing into your FamilySearch account on RootsTech.org during the conference will give you the best experience including features only available while signed in.

Ata ninii mo How to Experience Relatives at RootsTech (Africa)
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

How to Experience Relatives at RootsTech (Africa)

This how-to video will orient you to the Relatives at RootsTech feature including how to connect with others.

Ata ninii mo FamilySearch Library Highlight (Africa)
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

FamilySearch Library Highlight (Africa)

Hear from a member of the FamilySearch library team speaking to the purpose and features of the FamilySearch library.

For Latter-Day Saints


Ata ninii mo RootsTech 2024 Sauniga Tuusao o Le Aso e Maua ai Aiga
2024

RootsTech 2024 Sauniga Tuusao o Le Aso e Maua ai Aiga

E potopoto faatasi aiga mo se sauniga e tumu i musumusuga ma faafiafiaga e faaautu ia M. Russell Ballard ma isi.

Ata ninii mo Aoaoga mo Taitai o Malumalu ma Talafaasolopito o Aiga i le 2024
2024

Aoaoga mo Taitai o Malumalu ma Talafaasolopito o Aiga i le 2024

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Ata ninii mo Family Discovery Day 2023: Elder and Sister Gong
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Family Discovery Day 2023: Elder and Sister Gong

Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Sister Susan Lindsay Gong, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Discover FamilySearch Africa Experiences

Are you ready to get started? Head over to FamilySearch.org/Africa to discover fun experiences to get you going on your journey to preserve your family history.

South African Research


Ata ninii mo Online Sources for South African Research
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
24:54

Preserve Living Memory


Ata ninii mo Meet Clifton Karani
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
00:33
2023

Meet Clifton Karani

How do you keep the memory of your loved ones? See how Clifton used a simple technology to remember his family.

Ata ninii mo Your Family History, Your Health Tomorrow - Clifton Karani
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
00:53
2023

Your Family History, Your Health Tomorrow - Clifton Karani

The history of your family’s health can shape your future.

Ata ninii mo Understanding Your Background -  Clifton Karani
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:09
2023

Understanding Your Background - Clifton Karani

How do you know where you come from and your family members?

Ata ninii mo We are One - Woowill Lala
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
00:58
2023

We are One - Woowill Lala

We are one. See how preserving our family history binds us together.

Ata ninii mo Learning Your Family History Before Getting Married - Nancy Auma
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:04
2023

Learning Your Family History Before Getting Married - Nancy Auma

Auma shares her thoughts on why it is essential to learn about your family history before getting married.

Having challenges with your FamilySearch Account?

FamilySearch Africa now has a Help Support team ready to assist FamilySearch account related issues. Reach out to us on WhatsApp on +233 59 379 7062, +233 24 183 0707 or +233 59 379 8157. Click on the button below to start chatting with us on WhatsApp.

Oral Genealogies


Ata ninii mo African Oral Genealogies
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
4:47
2021

African Oral Genealogies

A video highlighting the positive impact of collecting oral genealogies from villages in several African countries as people learn more about the importance of connecting with their ancestors.Includes a few personal stories from FamilySearch staff and Local Leaders

RootsTech Africa in other languages


Ata ninii mo Rootstech Afrique (Français)
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o French

Rootstech Afrique (Français)

Accueillir! Explorez le contenu et les cours créés exclusivement pour le Afrique.

Ata ninii mo RootsTech África
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o Portuguese

RootsTech África

Bem-vindo! Explore conteúdos e aulas criados exclusivamente para o África.

Social Accounts


Ata ninii mo YouTube

YouTube

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Ata ninii mo Instagram

Instagram

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Ata ninii mo Facebook

Facebook

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Ata ninii mo Website

Website

Visit our localized website with mobile-ready experiences at familysearch.org/africa