Ntibonera, Emmanuel: - Emmanuel Ntibonera is a gifted public speaker, humanitarian at heart, and a singer/songwriter who has built a successful non-profit--the Ntibonera Foundation, which shares the love of Christ while bringing hope and relief to those suffering in the Congo and in Africa as a whole--from the ground up. Through his efforts, he has secured fundraising, booked gigs across the country, and raised ten thousand pairs of shoes through sheer dedication. Emmanuel enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and leading worship with his family band while raising awareness about the issues Congolese people face. He graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in health promotion and an MBA. Emmanuel was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and then moved to Kenya, where he lived as a refugee after his family was forced to flee their home due to war and political instability. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.