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
The app is a nonsense app.,do not waste your data to download..they will tell you to start paying and later lock your account.. Very Bad App💔
Very boring and feels alien making it hard to continue
THEALKEBULANQUEEN
I wish they could make it fun, like Duolingo or especially Memrise. It’s just too boring! How can someone be consistent when they feel like they have to spend hours listening to an hour-long audio with a white man’s voice in the background? I don’t understand; it feels alien. You should’ve at least used a local person who speaks English for the translation, but please, make it more fun. As much as I want to learn my native tongue, it’s discouraging. I’m disappointed that Memrise doesn’t offer Igbo, only Yoruba. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have bothered with you guys at all.
This app is good i must say it, is giving me joy it makes learning languages easy.
Atsonise
May God bless the person that created this app oh.
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Ramcieyy
You can use this app to learn different languages and helps you explore many African countries
Security and Performance fixes applied
Version 6.1.0
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Information
Provider
ESM Global Productions, LLC
Size
163.4 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.
