as Grandfather Nguba Honuru would say: “I am not Congolese because I was born in Congo, but because Congo was born in me.”

1: How are you feeling about coming back to the land of your ancestors?
 It makes me happy and proud to be back in Congo. I feel a very strong, personal connection with Congo. With its people, the earth, its nature, its rich history and with my heritage. Congo is as much a part of me as I am part of Congo. And as someone who has built a life outside the Congo without losing touch, it feels good to be back. On the other hand, there is much work to be done and I look forward to do my part.

2: What is the objective of you traveling to DRC?
The purpose for my trip is to find out how my Bangala people are doing and to get in touch with the true Congolese patriots. Because Congo can do so much better. Today the people of Congo suffer from
corruption, poverty and violence. This has to change! We need to work hand in hand to rebuild our beautiful country. I love to take my grandfather Bolikango as my big example. He is the man who inspires me. And I hope he still inspires many other Congo-people.

3. Who was Bolikango?
Bolikango was one of those Congolese politicians who believed that honesty and keeping one’s word were the most important characteristics of a politician. He could not conceive of anyone using deceit, violence or brutality as tactics for gaining success.

4. What is the motivation behind your journey?
My motivation is my love for the people of Congo. As everybody knows, Congo a rich country. But the people are very poor. It is sad but it is reality. And this has to be changed. And change is possible! Because there are more of us than there are of them.
At this moment the minority reigns over the majority. And now that we know the truth, we have an important choice to make. I ask everyone: will you take a stand? Are you going to hold them accountable?  As soon there are elections it is our turn. Because this beautiful country can do so much better.
And I know it is possible.
A wise man once told me that a person can do anything once he realizes he is part of something bigger.
Since I have been back and choose to stand up, I have become part of something bigger. I really do believe that together we can accomplish anything. Because the truth is, I’m not just the grandson of papa Zaaa and Nguba Honore. I’m a child of Congo. And I love Congo.

5. What is the ultimate goal of your donation to the Congolese people?
My dream is to ensure that every Congolese person, men and women, gets access to quality education. If every Congolese person is given equal access to education, people get better jobs which means a better life.
The people of Congo need more schools and better schools.
Because at this moment, poverty is a form of economic disability. Poverty turns millions of Congolese dreams into millions of nightmares. That’s why we must empower young people through their talents and give Congolese woman equal opportunities to flourish.

6. Who is standing behind you in this quest?
In addition to my people, the Bangala people, every Congolese who is a patriot and dreams of a better Congo is behind me.
The people behind me are the Congolese who want a safe country, a reliable government and equal chances on education and healthcare.
Yes, it is possible!
Congo is a rich country. Poverty can become a thing of the past, My grand-father papa Zaaa already said it, we have waited too long. It is time for change!

7. How well did you know your grand father?
I am the grandson of papa Zaaa, but I am also the grandson of Mama Nguba Claire. Her father was a sergeant major in the 4th Commando Battalion. He fought together with the Belgian army in the 1st World War and fought with the French in the 2nd World War. I come from a family that has always been faithful and loyal to RDC. I knew my grandfather, but I was too young to remember him now. Everyone I speak to say that I look like him.

8. What are you doing to make Bolikango’s name known all over the world?
As you know, Congo borders nine neighboring countries: Angola, Congo-Brazzavile, Central African Republic, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Zambia. My first task is to restore the good relationship with our neighboring countries. I want to do this because it can conduct a fruitful trade. And a fruitfull trade helps Congo and its people in many positives ways.

9. What are your plans to help poor people in DRC?
It is my mission as a Bolikango Zaaa to help my people. Together with them I want to create a strong and stable Congo.
A strong and stable Congo where …
children can go to school and work on their future.
Where women can develop and become independent.
And where men can work and take care of their families.
And their leaders?  … They rule that beautiful country without being corrupt.

10. Why did you go to Rome to meet Cardinal Ambongo?
The Bolikango family has always had a very good relationship with the Catholic Church. I went to Rome to strengthen the bond and talk to make a solid plan to help our people.

11. What are your thoughts about the country?
As Grandfather Nguba Honuru would say: “I am not Congolese because I was born in Congo. But because Congo was born in me.” And I think the country that was born in me is a beautiful country, with strong people and with a lot of potential. But we don’t use the potential. And that’s is a big shame. If the people who are fed up with corruption and poverty stand up, Congo can change in a country with jobs, peace and prosperity.

12. How long will you stay in DRC?
For this trip, I will stay for one week and I will meet as many people as I can. I want to talk with them, I want to know what they think of this beautiful country. Because the D of DRC stands for Democratic, which means of the people. And at his moment this people of Congo has no voice. I want to be their voice.