NKENNE: Learn African Language

NKENNE, Inc

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About this app

NKENNE is the premier and only dedicated African Language learning app. Join our community of over 150,000 users in learning any of our 13 offered African languages on the app: Igbo, Somali, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Swahili, Twi, Hausa, Zulu, Amharic, Wolof, 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, Twi, Hausa, Zulu, and Amharic easily online or in offline and hands-free/driving mode 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.

Ratings and reviews

Why use such a slow drawn out white person voice? It sounds like a Key&Peel skit of the 1920s. They say 45+min of free content but that's how long it takes them to say 2 sentences. General phases section plays audio in English instead of African language.. 1 year later and narrator still drags

Wow, someone finally stepped up and realized there was a need in the market for something like this. My dad is from Ghana and speaks Ewe my hope is that you will add that in the future since you have Twi. But for now I can start learning Twi. Keep up the good work I'll spread the word. Best of luck on making this app blow up. Lots of stuff on the market for latin based languages and even Asian but this is the first I've seen catered to the African continent.

It has helped me learn more Igbo in one week than anyone else has tried to help me in the time span of over a decade. It was nice and helped me a lot until I realised that I need to pay to unlock the remaining lessons. I'm only on lesson 3 but I want to do more but I don't want to pay. I do wish nsukka was on the app as well.

What’s new

This update contains bug fixes and improvements to the overall app experience.