Meet Rosette
Rosette Bahati is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and speaks Lingala, French, and Swahili. She started her business, African Roots, in 2006 and uses it to display her culture and to represent the Congo in Utah and the rest of the U.S. All of her products are fair trade and are crafted both in Utah and in Africa. Through her business, Rosette seeks to demonstrate the self-sufficiency of the Congolese people, as well as their hard work and hand-craftsmanship. Rosette is a strong and smart woman who loves to be active and to be surrounded by people. She is the mother of nine children and one grandson. She works hard for her children, and they work hard for her.
About African Roots
African Roots is a business owned by refugees from Congo in central Africa. We have spent years in refugee camps before being granted refugee status and moving our large family of 9 children to Salt Lake City. We now have 4 children in college. The other 5 are on the honor roll and college bound. We love fashion and hope that our new venture will help inspire entrepreneurship in Utah's refugee community.