NKENNE: Learn African Language 16+

Learn Swahili, Yoruba, & more

ESM Global Productions

Designed for iPhone

    • Free
    • Offers In-App Purchases

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Description

Reclaim your ancestral languages. Embrace your culture. Reconnect with your roots and your community — it starts here.

NKENNE is the premier and only dedicated African Language learning app. Join our community of over 150,000 users in learning any of our 14 offered African languages on the app: Igbo, Somali, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Swahili, Twi, Hausa, Zulu, Amharic, Wolof, Kinyarwanda, French, Portuguese, and Shona.

We offer hundreds of language learning lessons developed by accredited educators around the world. With our community-focused approach to language learning, we offer a unique approach to learning African languages and engaging with the beautiful cultures and people of Africa.

NKENNE means "mother’s own" and it is a unisex name from the southeastern part of Nigeria. Driven by passion and inspired by technology, we built NKENNE to revolutionize African language learning for everyone.

NKENNE: African Language Learning App Features:

Learn African Languages on-the-go with NKENNE. You can access lessons for Igbo, Somali, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Swahili, Wolof, Twi, Hausa, Zulu, and more, easily online or offline so you can learn from anywhere.

NKENNE offers premium 15-30 minute lessons, community chat capabilities, music, blog posts, podcasts, and more!

LANGUAGE LEARNING LESSONS:

Our lessons are designed in a fun, conversational format, and accompanied by Captions time-synced to the audio, making it easy for you to learn a language on the go with a convenient and collaborative language-learning app.

DIGITAL FLASH CARDS:
Sharpen your vocabulary skills with our digital flashcards to test your knowledge.

SKILL BUILDING:
Build your African language skills and practice phrases and words with General Phrases, Speed Round, Speak Easy, Quick Match and Practice Sections. Our Sound Table feature is designed for learners to master the complex sounds and tones in African languages.

BLOG AND PODCAST:
Our blog articles and podcasts provide unique and engaging content on African Culture, Music and Art.

GAMIFICATION FEATURES:
You can learn African languages and compete with friends and other community members on the NKENNE app. Be prepared to level up with unique Badges and Achievements (XP) that reflect the rich heritage of Africa.

COMMUNITY SECTION:
TRiiBE is a cornerstone of the NKENNE app. With interactive social media features and chat rooms, we aim to build a safe and engaging community for our users to connect with each other.

PERSONALIZE YOUR PROFILE:
Customize your profile and track your progress on the app.

*Not all features are available for all languages and/or lessons. For more info, please visit the NKENNE website.

*Terms of Use: https://www.nkenne.com/terms-of-service

What’s New

Version 4.8

Learn at your own pace! Now you can make your audio lessons go slower or faster to suit your learning preferences!

Events

NOW AVAILABLE

MAJOR UPDATE
From Lagos streets to London nights — Michael O.’s new EP brings raw Afro vibes in Nigerian Pidgin to NKENNE Afrobeats!

HAPPENING NOW

SPECIAL EVENT
Learn the language and culture of your ancestors and stay connected to your heritage with NKENNE.

HAPPENING NOW

SPECIAL EVENT
Honor your ancestors—keep your culture alive. Learn the language, connect to your roots, and carry the mantle.

App Privacy

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

Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More

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