Promoting African culture in China: is enough being done?

Brian Ireri (Left) and Ria Raadwijk (Center)[Photo provided by Ria Raadwijk]

Ria Raadwijk an interior designer loves art and culture that has traveled to 70 countries in the world.  She has traveled around China and has visited 23 cities for both work and pleasure. Traveling and seeing new cultures is her passion.

Brian Ireri on the other hand is an Aerospace Engineer, Pan-African activist, adventurist and IT enthusiast. He is passionate about what he does. He's been in the tech industry since 2012, and he specializes in Cyber Security. In his spare time, he nerds out about video games, Space tech, and dynamic story-telling. 

Together Ria and Brian run IDIFA, an organisation that seeks to bridge Africa and China bilateral relations through campaigns that promote and create a growing awareness for African culture and values in China. They spoke with Nillah Nyakoa on why this project is important to them.