Trace Your Roots. Connect Your Legacy.
HeritageTree Africa is a family management and genealogy platform designed to help African families trace their lineage, document family history, and manage connections across generations.
Designed for All African Family Structures
Supporting diverse cultural traditions across the continent with ancestral wisdom
Family Page
View all members, their relationships, and key details at a glance. Add or invite new family members, manage family events, upload and share family photos, and document important milestones.
Clan Page
View all families in the clan, see the clan hierarchy, and access a directory of clan members. Assign and manage clan leadership roles, organize clan-wide events, and facilitate communication across families.
Media Storage
Preserve family history by uploading photos, documents, and recordings. Create a digital archive of your family's important moments, oral histories, and traditional ceremonies.
Heritage Preservation
Document traditions, stories, and cultural practices for future generations. Record important rituals, naming ceremonies, traditional knowledge, and community celebrations.
Gye Nyame
"Except God"
The supremacy of God; spiritual protection
More Than Just Genealogy—A Cultural Legacy
While Western platforms focus solely on names and dates, HeritageTree Africa embraces the richness of African family structures and traditions.
Built by Africans, for Africans, our platform recognizes that African heritage extends beyond bloodlines to include:
- ✓ Oral histories and proverbs passed through generations
- ✓ Traditional roles within extended family networks
- ✓ Cultural ceremonies that mark life's important transitions
- ✓ Community connections that define collective identity
Your Heritage, Securely Preserved
We protect your family's cultural heritage with the highest security standards
End-to-End Encryption
Your family data and cultural artifacts are encrypted both in transit and at rest. Only your family members have access to your shared heritage.
Cultural Ownership
We believe your cultural heritage belongs to you. You maintain full ownership of all content, stories, and traditions shared on our platform.
Privacy Controls
Granular privacy settings let you control exactly who can see which aspects of your family heritage, from public traditions to private family connections.
Connect Beyond Your Family Tree
HeritageTree isn't just about individual families—it's about building bridges between communities and cultures.
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Clan Connections
Discover and connect with extended clan networks that share your heritage, even across different regions and countries.
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Cultural Forums
Participate in discussions about traditions, ceremonies, and cultural practices with communities across Africa.
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Shared Knowledge Base
Contribute to and access a growing library of cultural wisdom, historical records, and traditional knowledge.
🌍 HeritageTree Africa Roadmap
Tracking Our Journey in Preserving African Heritage
✅ Phase 1 – Soft Launch (Now Live)
Status: In Progress
- 🌱 Basic Family Tree Creation
- 👥 Family & Clan Profiles
- 📸 Upload Photos & Documents
- 📣 Social Feed for Announcements & Events
- 🌍 Country-specific support (Starting in Ghana 🇬🇭)
- 🧪 Beta Testing with early users
- 📩 Feedback system (Live now)
🔜 Phase 2 – Core Enhancements
Status: Coming Soon
- 🔎 Searchable Family/Clan Directory
- 🧠 AI Agent for Family History Questions
- 🤖 WhatsApp & Telegram Bot Integration
- 🗃️ Advanced Document Library
- 📬 SMS & Email Notification Systems
- 🌐 Dual Language Support (English + French)
🚀 Phase 3 – Expansion & Mobile
Status: Planned
- 📱 Android & iOS Mobile App Launch
- 🗺️ Multi-Country Onboarding (Nigeria, Kenya, etc.)
- 🧬 AI-powered Ancestry Suggestion System
- 👑 Clan Leadership Features (Voting, Roles, etc.)
- 🔐 Enhanced Privacy Controls
- 🔗 Invite & Connect with Extended Families
🌟 Future Vision – 2026 and Beyond
- 💾 Full Data Backup & Export Options
- 📊 Analytics for Family/Clan Activity
- 🧬 DNA Integration Possibilities (Ethical review ongoing)
- 🕊️ Memorial Pages for Deceased Ancestors
- 🌳 Interactive 3D Family Tree Visualizations
- 📖 Cultural Education Sections by Region/Tribe
- 🌍 International Collaborations (Tourism, Culture & Diaspora Organizations)
🔁 We're Building Together!
Have ideas? Share them via our feedback form. Together, we're preserving legacy — one story at a time. ✨
GEDCOM (Genealogical Data Communication)
HeritageTree Africa is committed to industry best practices in genealogy data management. Our platform fully supports the GEDCOM standard—the global format for exchanging genealogical data between different software and services.
Why it matters? GEDCOM ensures your family tree data is portable, future-proof, and compatible with other genealogy tools worldwide. Whether you want to export your family tree or import existing records, HeritageTree makes it seamless and secure.
Stay up-to-date with the latest in genealogy technology—your legacy is always in your hands.
Our Commitment to Free Access
As part of our commitment to preserving African heritage and giving back to our communities, HeritageTree Africa is currently offered completely free of charge. We believe that access to one's heritage and family history is a fundamental right, not a privilege.
This platform is our contribution to the African society—a token of appreciation for the rich cultural legacy that has been passed down through generations. Our mission is to ensure that every African family has the tools they need to document, preserve, and celebrate their heritage.
While the platform remains free, we warmly welcome community support in any form—be it spreading the word, providing feedback, or contributing resources. Together, we can ensure HeritageTree continues to serve African families for generations to come.
Contact Us & Feature Requests
Share your ideas, get support, or just say hello!
HeritageTree Africa is in active development. While some features are still being refined, we're constantly improving the platform based on your feedback.
Introducing HeritageTree Club
A specialized platform for clubs, associations, and organizations to manage their members, preserve their history, and strengthen their community bonds.
Member Management
Organize and manage your club members with ease. Track memberships, roles, and engagement all in one place.
Preserve Your History
Document your club's legacy, achievements, and milestones. Create a digital archive of your organization's journey.
Community Engagement
Foster stronger connections among members with announcements, events, and shared communication channels.
Secure & Private
Built with the same security and privacy standards as HeritageTree, ensuring your club's information is protected.
Perfect for alumni associations, cultural clubs, professional organizations, and community groups