Est. 2014 · iamcvbp.com
Our People. Our Culture. Our Stories.
Connecting Cape Verdeans around the world since 2014. Celebrating our achievements, preserving our heritage, and sharing the stories that define who we are.
2014
Founded
160K+
On Instagram
Global
Diaspora reach
Who We Are
Founded in 2014 by Patrick Rodrigues, Cape Verdean Beautiful People began with a vision to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and achievements of Cape Verdean people worldwide.
What started as a Facebook community evolved into an international media platform connecting Cape Verdeans across generations, countries, and continents.
For more than a decade, CVBP has amplified voices, celebrated milestones, preserved cultural heritage, and shared stories that deserve to be told.
A milestone in our history
CVBP holds the distinction of being the first Cape Verdean Facebook community to reach 100,000 followers — a milestone in our history.
What We Do
Seven recurring editorial series carry our mission — news, history, language, food, and the people who make this community what it is.
A Taste of Cape Verde
Cachupa simmering on the stove, fresh-caught fish, island recipes passed hand to hand — the flavors and food traditions that carry Cape Verde wherever our people land.
Our history. Our legacy. Maritime roots, migration, independence, and the moments that made Cape Verdeans who we are.
Discover Cape Verde
Discover Cape Verde — surprising, verified facts about our ten islands, our people, and our contributions to the world.
Our language. Our identity. Words, expressions, and proverbs from Kriolu — with the island variety each one comes from.
Cape Verdean excellence — musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, educators, and everyday people whose stories deserve a wider audience.
The stories that unite us — immigration journeys, family traditions, and community members making a difference where they live.
Faith. Hope. Unity. A moment of reflection and encouragement — welcoming to every member of our global community.
Inform. Educate. Inspire. Celebrate. Unite. Every CVBP feature serves at least one of these purposes.
Follow @iamcvbpFeatured Stories
The features at the heart of the CVBP archive. Full-length articles are in production now — each one will be published here as it is completed.
CVBP HISTORY
Feature in production
From 1948 to 1965, the Ernestina sailed as a Cape Verdean packet, carrying immigrants and goods between the islands and the United States — the last sailing ship in regular service to carry immigrants across the Atlantic.
Photo via Hive / Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey
CVBP CULTURE
Feature in production
Ten volcanic islands in the Atlantic, each with its own character — and one culture that carried itself across oceans. The essential facts behind the homeland.
Photo: São Vicente, Cape Verde
CVBP CULTURE
Feature in production
It lives in our mornas, in every goodbye at the dock, in every phone call home. Sodade is the longing that defines the Cape Verdean experience of leaving — and returning.
Photo: Cachupa, SodadeTour
CVBP SPORTS
Feature in production
At 40, the boy from Mindelo who didn't turn pro until 25 held Spain scoreless in Cabo Verde's first-ever World Cup match — and carried a nation's dream into the knockout stage.
Photo: Vozinha, Cape Verde national team
Community & Philanthropy
CVBP was never only a page. From the beginning, it has been a gathering place — a community that shows up for Cape Verdeans in celebration and in hardship, across the islands and across the diaspora. Uplifting our people, amplifying community needs, and connecting Cape Verdeans to one another and to help when it matters is part of why this platform exists.
Amplifying community voices and milestones that deserve recognition
Connecting the diaspora — across generations, countries, and continents
Preserving the heritage and history younger generations will inherit
Standing with our community in moments of celebration and of need
Documented community initiatives will be featured here as they are added to the CVBP record.
Press
Verified coverage only — each item below links to the original source, labeled by how CVBP appears in it: cited, quoted by name, profiled, or named in the community record.
Featured / Profiled · The Brockton Enterprise
November 17, 2019 · By Marc Larocque
The Brockton Enterprise profiled Brockton native Patrick Rodrigues and the platform he founded — Cape Verdean Beautiful People — the feature story on the man behind CVBP and the global community it became.
Read the originalFeatured / Profiled · The Standard-Times (SouthCoast Today)
November 23, 2019
The Standard-Times of New Bedford featured Patrick Rodrigues' online community, Cape Verdean Beautiful People — the platform connecting Cape Verdeans across the islands and the diaspora.
Read the originalFeatured / Profiled · Brava News (Cabo Verde)
September 1, 2019
Brava News covered Patrick Rodrigues of CVBP on the island of Brava, Cabo Verde, pictured with U.S.-based music producer Ney Miranda, who was in Brava recruiting new local talent for an upcoming music project.
Read the originalAward · FORCV
December 2024
FORCV's annual "Caboverdianos do Ano" (Cape Verdeans of the Year) honors named Patrick Rodrigues "Criador Digital do Ano" — Digital Creator of the Year for 2024 — announced December 15, 2024, recognizing him as the founder of Cape Verdean Beautiful People (CVBP).
Cited · GiveMeSport
June 15, 2026
GiveMeSport quoted @iamcvbp's coverage of Vozinha and described CVBP as "the largest Cape Verdean news and media platform in the world."
Read the originalCited · The Brockton Enterprise
June 22, 2026
The Enterprise quoted CVBP's Instagram post in its coverage of Brockton's Kevin Pina scoring Cabo Verde's first-ever World Cup goal.
Read the originalCited · The Brockton Enterprise
June 26, 2026
The Enterprise quoted CVBP again as Brockton's Cape Verdean fans celebrated the national team's run to the World Cup Round of 32.
Read the originalStatement · The Valley Breeze
January 24–30, 2024
Patrick Rodrigues gave a statement on behalf of Cape Verdean Beautiful People, quoted by name in the Rhode Island paper's community coverage.
Read the originalFeatured / Profiled · The Tiger Pit Podcast
May 18, 2020
A full interview and profile of Patrick Rodriguez as the founder of Cape Verdean Beautiful People.
Read the originalFeatured / Profiled · Cape Verde USA
May 25, 2021
Cape Verde USA ranked CVBP #1 on its list of the biggest Cape Verdean Facebook pages and groups, at 117,000 followers at the time.
Read the originalCommunity Record · Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce
2022
The Chamber named Cape Verdean Beautiful People as a co-organizer of the 2nd Annual Cape Verdean Festival, held May 28, 2022.
Read the originalPartnerships
Reach an engaged Cape Verdean audience through culturally relevant storytelling, brand collaborations, event promotion, and digital advertising.
Editorial features crafted with CVBP's voice and standards.
Campaigns built for a community that trusts this platform.
Concerts, festivals, and community events across the diaspora.
Placement across CVBP's social channels and this website.
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