Bana Mboka
The community app for Congolese people living in the USA.
About
One app for the Congolese community in America
Bana Mboka ("children of the homeland" in Lingala) is a free mobile app that brings together Congolese people living across the United States. It helps members discover local businesses, churches, community groups, events and professionals in their state, buy and sell within the community, find roommates, ship luggage to the DRC, follow news from home, and stay connected.
The app is free to download and use. Bana Mboka earns revenue by charging a small fee when a member chooses to publish certain listings — for example promoting a business or advertising an item for sale — as described in the pricing section below.
Features
What's inside the app
Business Directory
Discover Congolese-owned businesses near you, organized by state and city.
Churches & Communities
Find churches and community associations, follow their announcements and join their groups.
Events
See upcoming community events, RSVP, and promote your own gatherings.
Marketplace
Buy and sell items within the community, or give items away for free.
Professional Directory
Find lawyers, accountants, doctors, and other professionals who understand the community.
Luggage Shipping
Connect with travelers heading to the DRC who have spare luggage space.
Roommates
Post or find roommate opportunities within the community — free of charge.
News & Immigration
Follow news from the DRC and access immigration resources and guides.
Chat & Polls
Message other members, join group chats, and vote in community polls and elections.
Pricing
Listing fees
Downloading and using Bana Mboka is free. The only charges are one-time fees to publish the listings below. A listing goes live in the app immediately after payment and remains visible for the period shown. Fees are payable by credit or debit card, or by PayPal.
| Listing type | Fee | Listing period |
|---|---|---|
| Item for sale (Marketplace) | 3% of the item price minimum $1.00 |
6 months |
| Business promotion | $10.00 | 6 months |
| Professional directory listing | $5.00 | 12 months |
| Event announcement | $5.00 | Until the day after the event |
| Church listing | $10.00 | 12 months |
| Community group registration | $10.00 | 12 months |
| Luggage / shipping-space offer | 3% of the shipping fee minimum $1.00 |
Until the day after the travel date |
| Roommate ad | Free | 30 days |
| Give-away / donation listing | Free | 6 months |
Expired listings may be renewed for the same fee. All listing fees are non-refundable once the listing has been published — see our Refund Policy.
Contact
Get in touch
Whitestown, IN 46075
United States