Igisha

Leonce Nshuti Nashville

About this app

Igisha is a gamified language learning app that helps you master Kinyarwanda and Swahili through culturally-grounded lessons, interactive quizzes, and adaptive practice. Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage in the diaspora or learning languages in Rwanda, Igisha adapts to your journey.

REGION-SPECIFIC LEARNING
• Diaspora Mode: Learn Kinyarwanda from scratch with English translations and audio support
• Rwanda Mode: Master English and French while strengthening your Kinyarwanda

COMPREHENSIVE LANGUAGE CONTENT
• 900+ Kinyarwanda phrases across 20+ categories
• 450+ Swahili phrases with dialect markers (Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar)
• Real-world cultural dialogues and context notes
• High-quality text-to-speech for perfect pronunciation
• All audio bundled for offline learning

OFFLINE-FIRST ARCHITECTURE
• Learn anywhere without internet connection
• All audio bundled in the app
• Automatic cloud sync when online
• Progress saved locally and safely
• Works on flights, commutes, anywhere

What’s new

Learn Kinyarwanda with improved accuracy in this update.
• Corrected evening greetings (Umugoroba mwiza vs. Mwiriwe)
• Proverb cards now expand fully for long Rwandan proverbs
• Clearer correct/incorrect feedback in listening exercises
• Multiple-choice answers no longer get cut off
• Refreshed app icon matching our latest branding

Igisha, the African language learning app built for the diaspora.