Can You Still Find Love at African Parties? A Look Back at Afro Meet Talk

On Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:30 p.m., the third Afro Meet Talk went live on TikTok via @afro.meet with one question: "Can you still find love at African parties?" After the discussion, Carole Tchany presented TropiNutri, the sponsor of this edition, and Eve Diabaté joined the stream.

Can you still find love at African parties?

An African party can be the beginning of a relationship. A song you both love, an introduction through friends or a conversation on the way out can leave you wanting to see each other again. What happens next depends on what each person is looking for and whether the interest is mutual.

The live discussion centred on meeting people, intentions and relationships. Some guests come to dance, others want to catch up with friends or meet someone new. A conversation can start wherever those plans overlap. If you hit it off, suggesting a coffee or another outing can give you a chance to talk somewhere quieter.

The moderator, consultant and announced guests

Bryce Ngatchou — Consultant

Bryce Ngatchou trained as an engineer, holds an MBA and founded Baskamerun, an association launched in Germany in 1999. He created "Douala vs Yaoundé - The Basketball Battle", a tournament that brings the Cameroonian diaspora together through basketball. He also led marketing and sponsorship for the Challenge Camerounais.

Simplice Ndaago — Moderator

Simplice Ndaago moderated the discussion. A mechanical engineer, founder of SellNow Marketing and personal development coach, he has worked in energy consulting and team management.

Tonye Gerome Hulrich — Panellist

An entrepreneur, author and founder of La Relance, Tonye Gerome Hulrich is interested in how behaviour and social surroundings shape decisions. Life as a couple is among the subjects he explores in his books.

Princesse Fotoulaise — Announced guest

Princesse Fotoulaise was announced as a guest for this edition. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, she was unable to join the livestream. A Cameroonian businesswoman based in Germany, she is a relationship coach and cultural promoter. She chairs Better Life for Africa, an association she founded to support children in Cameroon. In Hamburg, she leads the Top Success Forum & Gala, which showcases entrepreneurs from the African diaspora and artists from the continent.

Serge and Ange Boua — Guest couple

Entrepreneurs of Ivorian origin, Serge and Ange Boua co-founded Salon Inguewa, a fair for Afro-Caribbean weddings and events. The idea came while they were planning their own wedding and struggling to find suppliers familiar with their traditions.

After 10 p.m.: TropiNutri and Eve Diabaté

Carole Tchany — Founder of TropiNutri, the livestream's sponsor

Carole Tchany, an entrepreneur who trained as a cybersecurity engineer, joined the stream to introduce TropiNutri, the app she founded. The project grew out of a personal question: how can you change the way you eat while continuing to cook the dishes you love?

TropiNutri puts African and Caribbean cooking at the centre of meal planning. The app offers personalised weekly menus, updated recipes and portion guidance. It starts with familiar dishes such as mafé or colombo and helps people work them into everyday meals.

Eve Diabaté — Transformational public speaking coach

Eve Diabaté then joined the livestream. A life coach, transformational public speaking specialist and growth strategy adviser, she has worked in banking, commerce and tourism. She helps African women entrepreneurs and leaders, whom she calls her "Queens", structure their talks, negotiate confidently and develop their presence online and in person.

She chairs Divine Kon7ept Group, which provides consulting and services, and Distinguée Afrique, which works to empower African women. She also leads YOUVISION Francophone in Côte d'Ivoire, where she helps aspiring coaches clarify their vision. Her work includes mentoring and organising trade missions to promote "Made in Africa".

Keep the conversation going

Thank you to everyone who took part in the live discussion and watched on TikTok. Have you ever met someone at an African party who stayed on your mind? What made you want to keep talking?

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