About Us
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, forgetting to take a moment to remember where we come from. Cherished memories and legacy narratives may gradually fade away, phones get lost, loved ones can tragically depart, undocumened family oral history and precious archives can be irretrievably lost.
That's where Ukumbusho Legacy Co. comes in, offering a wide range of services to help you unlock and preserve your family's heritage and unique stories. We believe that memories are the threads that connect us to our past, shape our present circumstances, and inspire future generations.
Our company name, "Ukumbusho", is a Swahili phrase meaning "Remembrance".
We are the remarkable Remembrancer - the pinnacle of reminders and the embodiment of precious memories as well as adored keepsake mementos, elevating your experience of reminiscing and legacy preserving to unparalleled heights.
Remembrance plays a crucial role in preserving collective memory and heritage, fostering empathy, and promoting understanding of the past. It can also serve as a means of healing, reconciliation, and resilience in the face of loss or adversity.
Ukumbusho is a Remembrancer of Familly Roots, Enduring Legacy, Personal Achievements, Life Narratives and Fallen Loved Ones.
Our work is inspired by the “Sankofa” Philosophy of the Akan Tribe in Ghana from West Africa, whose literal meaning is “Go back and get it!”, that is “ fetch what is at risk of being left behind". It emphasises that we should retrieve things of value from our knowledge of the past as learning from the past ensures a strong future. In that regard, Ukumbusho embodies the spirit and attitude of reverence for the past, reverence for one’s forebears, reverence for one’s history, and reverence for one’s elders to prevent their contributions and discoveries from being lost forever.
Vision
A world where memories are celebrated and shared, legacies are revered and preserved, and the bonds between generations are fortified.
Every family in Africa flourishes, safeguard its heritage as an enduring wellspring of inspiration and wisdom for generations to come.
Mission
As a contribution to making a difference in the world, Ukumbusho is dedicated to curate solutions, platforms, and resources that enable individuals, families, and organisations to preserve their most valuable memories, pay tribute to their legacies, and foster enduring intergenerations connections.
Our approach involves capturing, collecting, curating, organising, archiving and sharing stories, experiences, and artefacts, across different generations within families or communities.
We are dedication to craftsmanship, personalisation, and sustainability. Our goal is to create products that are made with the finest components and crafted using eco-friendly methods. We believe in creating items that will withstand the test of time and hold sentimental value for generations to come.
By cultivating a culture of remembrance and appreciation, we strengthen family bonds, celebrate cultural heritage, and encourage enduring personal, familial, and organisational legacies that are honoured by present and future generations.
Aim
Ukumbusho aims to bridge the generational gap, ensuring that valuable traditions, knowledge, and personal histories are passed down and remain accessible to future generations.
