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RootsTech Africa

Welcome! Explore our classes and content created and selected especially for African audiences by FamilySearch.

An Introduction to Family History


Ata ninii mo Who is FamilySearch?
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Who is FamilySearch?

FamilySearch is a global organization dedicated to helping you discover family connections. Everyone who uses FamilySearch becomes a part of it, from employees to users like you. Watch and learn more about who FamilySearch is as a brand, and how we help unite families.

Ata ninii mo What is Family History?
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:08
2023

What is Family History?

Family history tells more than just the history of your family. It's about preserving it for your future generations.

Ata ninii mo Why is FamilySearch free?
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:02
2022

Why is FamilySearch free?

Kayla Jackson

Ata ninii mo Why Do We Record Our Histories?
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:13
2023

Why Do We Record Our Histories?

I write so I don't forget. I write to remember. If I don't get it down now capturing every last detail, I am terrified I will forget the feeling. I write to remember the feeling. - N.R. Hart.

Se e Lagolagoina

Free Family History Help

FamilySearch has experts in African Family History available to help you build your family tree. Schedule a 20 minute free, online consultation to help you take the next steps in your family history.

Learn the Basics of FamilySearch


Ata ninii mo Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
3:00

Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series

Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.

Ata ninii mo FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1

Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.

Ata ninii mo FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2

Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.

Ata ninii mo FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3

In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.

Ata ninii mo FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4

Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.

Ata ninii mo FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
3:00

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5

FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.

Keynote Speakers


Ata ninii mo Tara Davis-Woodhall ma Hunter Woodhall| RootsTech 2025
26:23
2025

Tara Davis-Woodhall ma Hunter Woodhall| RootsTech 2025

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall

Ata ninii mo Lynne M. Jackson Faamatalaga Autu | RootsTech 2024
13:21
Ata ninii mo Jordin Sparks Keynote Address
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

Jordin Sparks Keynote Address

Jordin Sparks

Ata ninii mo Ladysmith Black Mambazo Keynote: Peace, Love, and Harmony
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
Ata ninii mo Azumah Nelson - A Champion's Story
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English

FamilySearch Experiences


Ata ninii mo Try Shared Surnames

Try Shared Surnames

See your homeland connections to friends and others.

Ata ninii mo Find Famous Relatives

Find Famous Relatives

See if you are connected to a famous person!

Ata ninii mo How to Experience Relatives at RootsTech
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

How to Experience Relatives at RootsTech

This how-to video will orient you to the Relatives at RootsTech feature including how to connect with others.

Ata ninii mo FamilySearch Library Highlight
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
2023

FamilySearch Library Highlight

Hear from a member of the FamilySearch library team speaking to the purpose and features of the FamilySearch library.

Ata ninii mo See Contributors

See Contributors

See your connection to people adding to FamilySearch Family Trees.

Latter-day Saint Sessions


Ata ninii mo Sauniga Tuusao o le Aso o le Mauaina o Aiga | 2026
1:00:00

Sauniga Tuusao o le Aso o le Mauaina o Aiga | 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Ata ninii mo Mea Maoae o Sauniga o le Aso na Maua ai le Aiga 2025| Elder & Sister Andersen
58:35
2025

Mea Maoae o Sauniga o le Aso na Maua ai le Aiga 2025| Elder & Sister Andersen

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Ata ninii mo Faatonuga mo Taitai o Malumalu ma Talafaasolopito o Aiga i le 2025
32:09
2025

Faatonuga mo Taitai o Malumalu ma Talafaasolopito o Aiga i le 2025

Ua faasoa mai e Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Patrick Kearon, ma sui o le Aufono Faapitoa o Malumalu ma Talafaasolopito o Aiga ni malamalamaaga e uiga i le mauaina o le mana patino e ala i sauniga ma feagaiga o le malumalu.

Ata ninii mo Gaoioiga a le Autalavou i le Lalolagi Atoa 2025 i le RootsTech
50:49
2025

Gaoioiga a le Autalavou i le Lalolagi Atoa 2025 i le RootsTech

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Ata ninii mo Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:00:55
2025

Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton

Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, Elder Massimo De Feo, Elder Mark A. Bragg, Elder Jorge M. Alvarado, Elder K. Brett Nattress

Ata ninii mo RootsTech 2024 Sauniga Tuusao o Le Aso e Maua ai Aiga
2024

RootsTech 2024 Sauniga Tuusao o Le Aso e Maua ai Aiga

E potopoto faatasi aiga mo se sauniga e tumu i musumusuga ma faafiafiaga e faaautu ia M. Russell Ballard ma isi.

Discover FamilySearch Africa Experiences

Are you ready to get started? Head over to FamilySearch.org/Africa to discover fun experiences to get you going on your journey to preserve your family history.

Research


Ata ninii mo Online Sources for South African Research
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
24:54
Ata ninii mo AFRICA: DNA, A New Hope for African Genealogy
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
27:23

AFRICA: DNA, A New Hope for African Genealogy

John Mark Peter-Brown

Preserve Living Memory


Ata ninii mo Meet Clifton Karani
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
00:33
2023

Meet Clifton Karani

How do you keep the memory of your loved ones? See how Clifton used a simple technology to remember his family.

Ata ninii mo Your Family History, Your Health Tomorrow - Clifton Karani
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
00:53
2023

Your Family History, Your Health Tomorrow - Clifton Karani

The history of your family’s health can shape your future.

Ata ninii mo Understanding Your Background -  Clifton Karani
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:09
2023

Understanding Your Background - Clifton Karani

How do you know where you come from and your family members?

Ata ninii mo We are One - Woowill Lala
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
00:58
2023

We are One - Woowill Lala

We are one. See how preserving our family history binds us together.

Ata ninii mo Learning Your Family History Before Getting Married - Nancy Auma
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
1:04
2023

Learning Your Family History Before Getting Married - Nancy Auma

Auma shares her thoughts on why it is essential to learn about your family history before getting married.

Having challenges with your FamilySearch Account?

FamilySearch Africa now has a Help Support team ready to assist FamilySearch account related issues. Reach out to us on WhatsApp on +233 59 379 7062, +233 24 183 0707 or +233 59 379 8157. Click on the button below to start chatting with us on WhatsApp.

Oral Genealogies


Ata ninii mo African Oral Genealogies
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o English
4:47
2021

African Oral Genealogies

A video highlighting the positive impact of collecting oral genealogies from villages in several African countries as people learn more about the importance of connecting with their ancestors.Includes a few personal stories from FamilySearch staff and Local Leaders

RootsTech Africa in other languages


Ata ninii mo Rootstech Afrique (Français)
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o French

Rootstech Afrique (Français)

Accueillir! Explorez le contenu et les cours créés exclusivement pour le Afrique.

Ata ninii mo RootsTech África
O le gagana o lenei sauniga o Portuguese

RootsTech África

Bem-vindo! Explore conteúdos e aulas criados exclusivamente para o África.

Social Accounts


Ata ninii mo YouTube

YouTube

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Ata ninii mo Instagram

Instagram

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Ata ninii mo Facebook

Facebook

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Ata ninii mo Website

Website

Visit our localized website with mobile-ready experiences at familysearch.org/africa