NKENNE: Learn African Language
Learn Swahili, Yoruba, & more
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone
iPhone
Reclaim your ancestral languages. Embrace your culture. Reconnect with your roots. African language learning starts here.
NKENNE is an African language learning app built to help you learn, speak, and understand African languages with confidence, cultural context, and modern AI-powered tools. Whether you’re reconnecting with your heritage or discovering a new language, NKENNE brings African languages to life.
Join over 400,000 learners worldwide learning 15 African languages, including Igbo, Yoruba, Swahili, Somali, Lingala, Hausa, Twi, Wolof, Zulu, Amharic, Kinyarwanda, Nigerian Pidgin, Shona, French, and Portuguese.
Why Learn African Languages with NKENNE?
African languages are tonal, expressive, and deeply cultural. NKENNE goes beyond memorization by teaching pronunciation, tone, and real-world usage so you can speak naturally and confidently.
Powered by NKENNEAi, our proprietary African language AI technology, learners benefit from smarter language support built specifically for African languages, not generic translation tools.
Learn Your Way
Start with immersive audio-based African language lessons developed by accredited educators. Then take your learning further with NKENNE LiiVE, our 1-on-1 live tutoring experience with native-speaking instructors. Learn independently or in real time with personalized guidance.
Key Features
• African Language Learning App — learn anytime, anywhere
• 15 African Languages — from widely spoken to underrepresented
• NKENNEAi-Powered Learning — AI built for African languages
• Audio Lessons with Captions — master pronunciation and tone
• Live Tutoring (NKENNE LiiVE) — personalized instruction with native speakers
• TRiiBE Community — connect with learners globally
• Culture-First Content — African music, blogs, and podcasts
• Offline Learning — learn African languages on the go
NKENNE means “mother’s own” because language is personal.
It is identity. It is heritage. It is connection.
Download NKENNE and start your African language learning journey today.
*Some features and offerings may vary by language.
*Terms of Use: https://www.nkenne.com/terms-of-service
Miscellaneous bug fixes and performance improvements.
The developer, ESM Global Productions, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contact Info
- User Content
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- User Content
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- ESM Global Productions, LLC
- Size
- 148.5 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Infrequent
Contests
Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
Gambling and Contests
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly Subscription $9.99
- Quarterly Premium Subscription $24.99
- Annual Premium Access $89.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 NKENNE, Inc.