RootMatch
RootMatch

Find Love From Your Roots

A culture-first dating platform connecting people through heritage, tribe, village roots and shared values — not random swiping.

RootMatch Dashboard showing top tribe matches and upcoming festivals
Why RootMatch?

Dating Should Honour Your Heritage

The Problem

  • ✗Random swiping with no cultural context
  • ✗Ignores tribe, village roots and family background
  • ✗No consideration for religious or traditional values
  • ✗Fake profiles and no community verification

The RootMatch Way

  • ✓Matches based on heritage, tribe and shared values
  • ✓Village Radar connects people from the same community
  • ✓Culture Match Score measures real compatibility
  • ✓Multi-layer community verification for safety
Smart Profiles

Profiles That Tell Your Story

Basic Info

Name, age, location, occupation

Cultural Background

Tribe, village, state of origin, country

Personal Preferences

Religion, lifestyle, marriage intention, family values

Media

Photos, short video, voice introduction

What Makes Us Different

10 Features That Change Everything

Every feature is designed around culture, heritage and genuine connection.

Feature 1

Village Radar

A discovery system connecting people through heritage and origin — find people from your village, neighbouring villages, and the same tribe worldwide. Unlike apps that focus on distance, RootMatch focuses on community identity.

Village Radar
Feature 2

Culture Match Score

A compatibility percentage calculated from tribe, language, religion, family values, lifestyle habits and marriage goals. No more random swiping — every match is meaningful.

Culture Match Score
Feature 3

Health Compatibility Filter

A private, optional health matching system. Users can choose their status (HIV positive, HIV negative, or prefer not to disclose). End-to-end encrypted, with optional medical verification, and never publicly visible. Promoting safe and responsible dating.

Health Compatibility Filter
Feature 4

Diaspora Match

Connects Africans worldwide — a Nigerian in London can match with someone from their village in Enugu. Targeting diaspora communities in the UK, USA, Canada and Europe.

Diaspora Match
Feature 5

Community Verification

Multi-layer verification to fight fake accounts: selfie video verification, government ID scan, and village reference verification. Verified profiles earn the Community Verified Badge.

Community Verification
Feature 6

Event Mode

Real-world cultural meetups: cultural festivals, village events, singles meetups and community gatherings. Find your people in person, not just online.

Event Mode
Feature 7

Family-Friendly Profiles

Built for serious relationships and marriage: share your marriage intentions, family expectations, cultural traditions and relationship goals upfront.

Family-Friendly Profiles
Feature 8

Voice Introduction

Record a 10-second voice intro to add authenticity and personality. "Hello, I'm Chinedu from Anambra, currently living in Abuja…" — hear the person behind the profile.

Voice Introduction
Feature 9

Anonymous Health Community

A private support community for users living with HIV: anonymous profiles, private chat groups, relationship matching and emotional support. Built with care and social impact in mind.

Anonymous Health Community
Feature 10

Love Story Feed

A viral social feature where couples share success stories: how they met, engagement photos, wedding photos and relationship journeys — inspiring the community.

Love Story Feed
More To Love

Everything You Need

Swipe & Match

Like, pass or Super Like — when both people like each other, it's an instant match. Simple, fun, effective.

Advanced Filters

Filter by tribe, religion, location, age, marriage intention, education and profession to find your perfect match.

In-App Messaging

Text chat, voice messages, video calls, GIFs and stickers — communicate naturally and build real connections.

Profile Boost

Tribe Boost shows you to your tribe first. Super Boost puts you at the top of all village radars. Stand out and be seen.

Built For Our Community

Connecting Africa & The Diaspora

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Potential Users

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African Countries

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Diaspora Markets

Primary Market

NigeriaGhanaKenyaSouth Africa

Diaspora Market

United KingdomUnited StatesCanadaEurope
Heritage Premium and Profile Boosts
Premium

Heritage Premium

Unlock the full power of heritage-based dating with exclusive features.

  • See Who Liked You
  • Unlimited Matches
  • Advanced Filters
  • Passport — Match Worldwide
  • Read Receipts
App Preview

Experience RootMatch

Every screen is designed to honour your heritage.

Splash Screen

Splash Screen

Village Radar Intro

Village Radar Intro

Culture Match Score

Culture Match Score

Global Diaspora

Global Diaspora

Trusted Community

Trusted Community

Sign Up

Sign Up

Dashboard

Dashboard

Discovery Swipe

Discovery Swipe

Profile Details

Profile Details

Village Radar

Village Radar

Heritage Filters

Heritage Filters

Verification Center

Verification Center

Match Celebration

Match Celebration

Direct Message

Direct Message

Health Community

Health Community

Cultural Events

Cultural Events

Event Details

Event Details

Profile Boosts

Profile Boosts

Splash Screen

Splash Screen

Village Radar Intro

Village Radar Intro

Culture Match Score

Culture Match Score

Global Diaspora

Global Diaspora

Trusted Community

Trusted Community

Sign Up

Sign Up

Dashboard

Dashboard

Discovery Swipe

Discovery Swipe

Profile Details

Profile Details

Village Radar

Village Radar

Heritage Filters

Heritage Filters

Verification Center

Verification Center

Match Celebration

Match Celebration

Direct Message

Direct Message

Health Community

Health Community

Cultural Events

Cultural Events

Event Details

Event Details

Profile Boosts

Profile Boosts

Splash Screen

Splash Screen

Village Radar Intro

Village Radar Intro

Culture Match Score

Culture Match Score

Global Diaspora

Global Diaspora

Trusted Community

Trusted Community

Sign Up

Sign Up

Dashboard

Dashboard

Discovery Swipe

Discovery Swipe

Profile Details

Profile Details

Village Radar

Village Radar

Heritage Filters

Heritage Filters

Verification Center

Verification Center

Match Celebration

Match Celebration

Direct Message

Direct Message

Health Community

Health Community

Cultural Events

Cultural Events

Event Details

Event Details

Profile Boosts

Profile Boosts

Early Access

Be the First to Find Love From Your Roots

Join the waitlist for early access when RootMatch launches. Your roots, your match, your love story.

We respect your privacy. Your information is safe and will only be used to notify you when RootMatch launches.