Love that gets where you're from.
Roots helps Africans and the diaspora meet through shared culture, language, family story, values, and the cities that shaped them.
Find someone who shares your roots.
Roots turns family roots, hometowns, languages, and diaspora paths into context for better matches and better first conversations.
Not just another dating app.Built for the diaspora experience.
Know if the fit is real
A practical score for intentions, dating pace, lifestyle, family goals, and values, so the conversation starts with fewer guesses.
Hear and see their vibe first
Voice and video bios let personality, accent, humor, and energy show up before a match. Text is useful. Presence is better.
Call before you meet
Built-in voice and video calls help people feel chemistry and safety without sharing phone numbers before they are ready.
Not Just Another Dating App
Features built specifically for the African diaspora experience
Heritage Map
Tell your story through places. Show where your family's from, where you were born, and where you live now.
Cultural Match Score
See how you connect. Compatibility scored across heritage, interests, lifestyle, languages & values.
Voice Bios
Hear their vibe. 15-second voice intros let personality shine before you even match.
A Map of Where You've Been
Your heritage is more than a flag. Pin your family roots, where you were born, where you grew up, and where you live now. Every place tells part of your story.
- Pin family roots, mom's roots, dad's roots separately
- Add every city that shaped who you are
- See your journey as a beautiful visual timeline
- Match with people who share your path
Know How You Connect
No other dating app scores cultural compatibility. See exactly how you match across five dimensions — and tap to see the details.
How It Works
Three steps to meaningful connections
Add Your Heritage
Pin your family roots, where you grew up, and where you live now. Tell your diaspora story through places.
Discover Your People
Browse profiles matched on culture, region, and diaspora path. Filter by heritage, language, and more.
See Your Compatibility
Tap any match to see a detailed breakdown of what you have in common — heritage, interests, lifestyle, and more.
Built for the Diaspora
We match on cultural region — not just country. Someone from Ethiopia and someone from Eritrea share East African roots.
East Africa
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania
West Africa
Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Sierra Leone
Central Africa
Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Chad
Southern Africa
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique
North Africa
Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya
Caribbean
Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti, Barbados, Bahamas
Everything You Need
Plus all the features you'd expect from a modern dating app
Teleport Mode
Discover people in other cities before you travel. Go Gold to unlock virtual location.
Video & Voice Calls
Built-in HD calling powered by WebRTC. No phone number sharing needed.
Verified Profiles
Selfie verification ensures real people. Verified badge builds trust from the start.
Diaspora Path Matching
Both moved from East Africa to the US? Roots recognizes shared migration stories.
Detailed Compatibility
Tap any match score to see exactly what you share — every interest, language, and value.
Privacy First
GDPR-compliant with region-specific data storage. Your data stays where you are.
Ready for Early Access?
Join the Roots waitlist and be first in line when early access opens in your city.