The living archive of African names, elder voices, stories, recipes, and cultural knowledge. Built by Africans, for Africa — forever.
The archive opens in
29 April 2026 — VIP Keepers get early access on 27 April
Imvelaphi is where we take it back. A permanent, living archive — not a museum artefact, but a fire that keeps burning.
"When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground."
Amadou Hampâté Bâ · Mali
A permanent monument of African names — their meanings, origins, and the stories of how they were given.
Video and audio recordings of African elders — their wisdom, languages, and lived knowledge preserved forever.
A cultural dialogue feed where Keepers share stories, recipes, proverbs, and voice recordings every single day.
Live events — the Indaba Yomlilo — where Keepers come together to record, share, and light the flame in person.
Generate your Name Card now. When the Naming Wall opens on 29 April, your name will be permanently archived — not just downloaded, but preserved forever.
Fill in what you know. Every field is a piece of the archive.
Your Name Card Preview — 1080×1080
Seven questions. Ninety seconds. A mirror that shows you which African cultural current runs through your soul. Not a test — a recognition.
Take the Quiz →Your result is a shareable card — and a reserved place in the archive.
Join the archive before it opens. VIP Keepers get early access on 27 April — two days before the world. Plus a permanent founding badge.
✦ You are now a founding Keeper. Check your email — we have sent you a confirmation.