The road always leads back to home.
I was born in Africa by mix parents and raised in Canada. Growing up with a father who carried his Congolese pride loudly — music blasting, foufou and pondu
on the table, wearing his traditional clothing without
apology.
What once embarrassed me became the foundation of who
I am.
Canada gave me a lifetime of experiences, careers, reinventions, and lessons. A jack of many trades, maybe a master of some — or maybe not. But what I am sure of is this: I’m privileged to live in a first-world country. Not because of what I own, but because of my ability to feel, to witness, to speak up, and to choose meaning over material.
I’ve chased milestones that left me empty. I’ve celebrated achievements that felt hollow. Life taught me that it’s the stops along the way — the messy, painful, beautiful ones — that shape who we become. Somewhere on that road, I realized my voice had a purpose.
From contract work with Live Nation clients being the wellness girl to artists behind the scenes around the world, to navigating the systems of finance and sales, I’ve seen both the human cost and the structural machinery of our modern world. As a holistic practitioner, I’ve learned that healing is never one-dimensional — it requires care for the body, the mind, and the systems we live within.
Congo is part of my history, my heartbeat, and my responsibility. I created this foundation to return to the source — to stand for those who are unseen, unheard, and suffering in a land that gives everything to the world.
I was named Nseya (“say-yah”) after my aunt, who passed tragically in Congo — a woman I never met, yet whose story lives through me. Knowing she was touched by the atrocities faced there, I now vow to carry this name forward with purpose: to turn its energy into action, to build community, restore humanity, and stand for those who have no voice.
That is my promise
— Nseya Ariane Kamba
Meet The Board Members
It’s important to surround yourself with people you trust. I’m over the moon to welcome family friends to the board of the Nseya Foundation. Integrity is the heart of Nseya — Meet Lunzaya and Rani. We are grateful to have them by our side.
Lionel Kizaba
We are proud to welcome Kizaba to the Nseya Foundation team as our official ambassador. Passionate about giving back to his roots, Kizaba was born and raised in Democratic Republic of the Congo and witnessed firsthand the realities and challenges faced by his community.
After arriving in Canada in 2011 with no industry backing, he built his music career through determination, resilience, and vision. Today, he is a 2x Juno and ADISQ nominee, internationally recognized for blending Afro-fusion sounds with powerful storytelling, and is now preparing for an upcoming world tour.
Through this partnership, Kizaba brings his voice, heart, and lived experience to the Nseya Foundation’s mission of uplifting communities, inspiring change, and reconnecting people to culture, purpose, and hope.
Lunzaya Nlandu
A proud member of the Congolese diaspora with deep roots in community advancement and youth empowerment. A former college-level basketball athlete, he brings discipline, leadership, and a results-driven mindset to the Nseya Foundation board. As the founder of LZ Entertainment, he has successfully bridged cultural gaps by bringing international artists to Canada and creating platforms for African talent. His commitment to elevating Congolese communities and strengthening the global diaspora makes him a powerful voice within our mission.
Rani Ladha
Born in Rwanda and is a survivor of the 1994 genocide, an experience that shapes her deep commitment to humanitarian work and community rebuilding. With a strong background in administration, event planning, and project coordination, she brings clarity, structure, and heart to everything she does. Now living in the diaspora, she serves on the Nseya Foundation board, using her lived experience and professional expertise to support initiatives that restore dignity, safety, and hope for vulnerable communities in Congo and beyond.