Originally from Cameroon, Central Africa, Jacky Yenga grew up in Paris and now lives in Vancouver, BC.  Her foundation for life was rooted in togetherness and collaboration, respect for the elders, for nature and the ancestors.  Living a connected life was her only reality, until the age of 9.  She experienced the trauma of disconnection when she was sent to the West to “live a better life”. Now she is an inspiring speaker and an enthusiastic ambassador for the wisdom of Africa and their message of togetherness, which she shares around the world in various forms, including as a singer, music and dance performer. Her upcoming book “The Spirit of the Village” talks about how community is essential to our happiness, and how people, nature and the ancestors are all part of the same community and therefore they have a responsibility to take care of each other.  Her mission is to leave people feeling the Spirit of the Village.  Her promise to the world is to break the habit of living disconnected.