Today we’d like to introduce you to Jean-Pierre Lofumbwa
Jean-Pierre , we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My name is Jean-Pierre Lofumbwa, know as Black_pater. My people on social media call me « Le Prof », which means « The Professor » in English. I am Congolese and have started with social media since I was in my home country, which is the Democratic Republic of Congo. Everything started as a joke until I moved to the US in 2021 as an international student. With a lot more opportunities, I have managed to work with brands, people and even schools in the US and outside the US. I think my story deserves to be told regarding all the hardships I’ve gone through. Coming from an African country should not be an easy task, especially when you decide to move to Utah too. Social media has helped me learn and achieve things that I could never do before. I am glad to be selected. I hope I will have a chance to say more in person. Thank you!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Things were hard, especially when I got here. The culture shock was intense. Fortunately, I knew how to speak English already. However, I did not have any biological family member in Utah. I had to learn so many things. I have seen things in a new light. I have had obstacles that even made think that going back to my country was the best option. But I was wrong, I had to keep being strong. And I’m glad that I’ve made it so far.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a social media content creator. I work with brands, artists, schools and other businesses. I also speak 5 languages. This is why I am trying to get my professional translator certification in French-English. I also do dance, typically African trending and urban songs. I also teach languages in my free time and so on. People know me as « Le Prof Black_pater », which Professor Black_pater on my social media. This makes proud because most people do not consider me as a simple influencer, but they think that I am more of a public figure in the way that my opinion matters. Also, they can learn things from me such as news, life experiences or tips, etc. I also consider myself a Congolese cultural ambassador.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
One thing about is that I am a nerd, I like studying a lot even though I do not look like. When I graduated from high school in 2015, I was the best student in my field, which was « Latin-Philosophie » with 85% in the whole country, DRC. I deserved a scholarship to go study abroad, which I did not get because of political injustices of that time with the former regime. When the current President Felix Tshisekedi came in office, things got better and I finally managed to make it to the US to pursue my academic dreams. I was also helped by the Education General Inspector Mr. Odia. I won’t forget my family : Every single member of my biological family believes in my success. I will also include my high school classmates who have become more than friends to me. They all deserve credit. Fally Ipupa, an international Congolese artist, and Cristiano Ronaldo have inspired me with their success.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_pater?igsh=cjE2YWJqdTE0OXhs&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/EuWU4JqJAYwByKuh/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@black_pater?_t=8oPlM62zUwZ&_r=1
Herve Atwabi Ngoy
August 15, 2024 at 9:50 pm
fière d’être congolais
Herve Atwabi Ngoy
August 15, 2024 at 9:51 pm
fière d’être congolais 🇨🇩
Daniella
August 15, 2024 at 10:02 pm
Beaucoup du courage pour vous mon frère et je sais que cela ne va jamais s’arrêter ici mais ça continuera 🥰❤️
Josh
August 15, 2024 at 10:04 pm
Vraiment courage
Jean-Pierre Lofumbwa Black_pater
August 15, 2024 at 10:04 pm
Thank you for acknowledging my work. I’m speechless and happy at the same time. From CONGO🇨🇩 to the US🇺🇸. C’est le Congo qui gagne.
Dieudonnée Kanyama
August 15, 2024 at 10:33 pm
félicitations à toi cher confrère pour parler à haute voix pour tous ce Qui se passe à l’Est de la RDC
Exaucé scofield
August 15, 2024 at 10:53 pm
En tant que chef de classe je suis venu commenter
Caleb-parker Mukonkole
August 15, 2024 at 11:17 pm
Force à toi mon prof
Caleb-parker Mukonkole
August 15, 2024 at 11:18 pm
Never give up teacher
Terrysan Mégalo
August 15, 2024 at 11:29 pm
bon parcours mon professeur ♥️♥️♥️✊🔥
Estelle Bouabre
August 16, 2024 at 12:38 am
cdsettno n’tr
Google.com
August 16, 2024 at 12:54 am
on vous soutient
ИТUПβΛ Jя🦉
August 16, 2024 at 1:29 am
Je soutiens black pather 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩
Merveille Ntumba
August 16, 2024 at 4:34 am
Best person 🫶
Stino
August 16, 2024 at 6:08 am
mon prof toujours likolo
MALAWU THOM’S
August 16, 2024 at 6:21 am
Hello
I really like the guy (Prof JEAN-Pierre )
Maybe you can ask me why
My reply is : I like his behavior and the way he is treating others on his social media nice way and helping peoples a lot
It’s not so easy to be far as he is and helping peoples that he doesn’t even know , therefore may God keep him safe and keep on blessing him a lot
Mungunza
August 16, 2024 at 6:27 am
Le meilleur prof du monde
Jeanpy Mungala
August 16, 2024 at 6:29 am
courrage ya trop ,depuis Lubumbashi RDC🇨🇩
Andy Nkayilu
August 16, 2024 at 6:37 am
Hello teacher, congratulations on the work you are doing. really courage we are behind you, may the lord bless you in all your activities, I’m Andy Nkayilu one of your students on tiktok thank you
Aldy Mpunga
August 16, 2024 at 6:51 am
le prof thé one of better man performance of my country Drc WE love you . God bless your business.
Tancil MAKUMBI
August 16, 2024 at 7:03 am
To Lela yo fortrt
Tancil MAKUMBI
August 16, 2024 at 7:03 am
Nous t’aimons grave
Nsenda
August 16, 2024 at 9:08 am
félicitations Prof
Nsenda
August 16, 2024 at 9:09 am
félicitations Prof c’est le Congo qui gagne
Alpha Musumba
August 16, 2024 at 9:24 am
toute mes félicitations mon prof 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 beaucoup des bonnes choses 🥰🥰🥰 on t’aime par ici
Alpha Musumba
August 16, 2024 at 9:28 am
se le Congo qui gagne mon prof 🥰 🥰🥰 on t’aime énormément par ici
Gradius Onganga
August 16, 2024 at 10:12 am
chic
Carine yav
August 16, 2024 at 10:27 am
Am so happy for you you made it this far
Keep going my brother and we are proud of you
Kim muteba
August 16, 2024 at 11:30 am
Nous sommes tous fière 🥹 de vous notre prof 👨🏫
Jonathan Asaba kisembo
August 16, 2024 at 12:05 pm
mon prof, l’homme le plus gentil que je connais, soit là prof 🙂 je suis fier de toi ✅
Ruben Sido
August 16, 2024 at 7:31 pm
A teacher like no other 👌
+243 Mwana mboka 🇨🇩
Mollo Ngoie
August 16, 2024 at 8:22 pm
When ba yebisaka bango que Congolese (RDC) aren’t mopaya, ba ndimaka te!
Sincères CONGRATULATIONS et continue de nous surprendre !
🎉🥳🔥🇨🇩
Delvie Kimbadi
August 16, 2024 at 10:30 pm
that is good and he is the best always,
we are drc people
Arjoun Hug Ekwalanga
August 17, 2024 at 5:13 am
Unité de mesure de l’éveil patriotique
Joel
August 17, 2024 at 6:06 am
My prof , Le titulaire 🔥🤲🏾❤️
Victor lokembo
August 17, 2024 at 6:35 am
très kitoko et force à toi mwana mboka
Jeullene KEGI
August 17, 2024 at 7:38 am
Very nice
Cryne
August 17, 2024 at 8:31 am
Congratulations Mon prof 😁😇😇😇😇
Jeanne batumike
August 17, 2024 at 8:34 am
C’est le Congo Kinshasa qui gagne toujours✔️
Gédéon Bonuya
August 17, 2024 at 2:35 pm
Keep flying man, so proud of you
Ma Fra
August 17, 2024 at 7:24 pm
que Dieu t’amène plus loin le prof of 🇨🇩🇨🇩✌️✌️
Ma fra
August 17, 2024 at 7:30 pm
prof of Congo🇨🇩✌️
Gédéon mukuna
August 18, 2024 at 9:45 am
makila
Christy Bakala
August 18, 2024 at 10:46 am
le meilleur des profs on vous aime
Divine Ngoma
August 21, 2024 at 1:08 pm
mon prof na nga 😌
Maria
August 21, 2024 at 8:11 pm
🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩 bendele jamais ekueya