# Kwanzaa > Daily poetic affirmations for self-improvement based on Kwanzaa principles. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephen Jones.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwanzaa/id346505905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stephen Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/346505908) - Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 87 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.3 · 28 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-12-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwanzaa/id346505905/reviews.md ## What is Kwanzaa? *** NEWS *** Featured by Apple in the "Holiday Cheer" section for two years in a row! As others have discovered, you can use this app year-round, not just during Kwanzaa. Thanks for all the reviews! Every great review makes our day! *** APP DESCRIPTION *** Need some help with thinking positive? This is the iPhone app companion to Venus Jones's "Kwanzaa: 7 Days, 7 Principles" album. Celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa poetically through daily affirmations. These affirmations can be recited year-round to improve your spirit, and align yourself with the seven daily principles of Kwanzaa: * Umoja (Unity) * Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) * Ujimaa (Collective Work and Responsibility) * Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) * Nia (Purpose) * Kuumba (Creativity) * Imani (Faith) No matter your cultural background, this app will prove to be a tool for self-improvement and the emotional stimulus we all need. Note that this app doesn't include the audio clips from the CD (you have to buy the CD for that!), but it does include Venus's poetic affirmations for each day. Try it today. It's free! ## Key features - Daily poetic affirmations - Seven principles of Kwanzaa - Year-round use - Self-improvement tool - Emotional stimulus ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwanzaa/id346505905/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Relevant now more than ever *2023-12-04* Kwanzaa was developed to unite people of African descent. It is an expression of our identity which must be reinforced continuously in a world that seeks to define us. The wonderful app is a gift to the diaspora. I benefit from using it every day. The affirmations feed the soul and strengthen the spirit! Reclaim our narrative! ### 5/5 — Love it 🥰 *2022-11-13* Can't wait to use this with my children! ### 5/5 — An app full of the spirit of love and unity *2020-01-01* I’m so grateful for this app and the education And affirmation it has provided as I picked up and decided to celebrate Kwanzaa for the first time with intention. Venus is a gifted artist who is fulfilling her creative purpose and loving this world so well. I look forward to continued use, continued affirmation. Love and Blessings. Ase! ### 5/5 — Very informative app on Kwanzaa *2019-12-30* Your app is amazing and makes it very easy to explain to my family friends and children. Thank you very much. ### 5/5 — Best Way to Introduce Friends and Family. *2017-12-25, version 3.1* Nicely written Affirmations! ### 5/5 — What the world needs now! *2017-11-28* I love this App! This is such a positive and informative App! We need more quality cultural content like this ! Bravo Venus!!! ### 3/5 — Love *2014-12-26, version 2.0* Great idea xx however app freezes once in affirmation tab and you are not able to scroll or return to menu xx 3stars is because of glitch xx I would rate it 5 if it worked properly. ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2014-12-26, version 2.0* I appreciate this app. ### 3/5 — Great app!!! *2014-12-26, version 2.0* Great app!!! ! The only thing is that it freezes when I want to share with others. Other than that, it's a beautiful app. ### 5/5 — awesome app! *2014-01-09* this is such a great tool for anyone wanting to know more about Kwanzaa. the layout is quite easy to follow, and we even have the amazing poet, Venus, teaching us how to pronounce each day's principle. doesn't get much cooler than that! great job, Steve and Venus! ## Frequently asked questions about Kwanzaa ### What does the Kwanzaa app do? The app provides daily poetic affirmations inspired by the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It is designed to be a tool for self-improvement and emotional stimulus, encouraging positive thinking that can be practiced year-round. ### What are the seven principles of Kwanzaa mentioned in the app? The app aligns with the seven daily principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujimaa (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features. ### Can I use this app outside of the Kwanzaa holiday? Absolutely. While inspired by Kwanzaa, the app's affirmations are designed for year-round use to foster positive thinking and self-improvement, regardless of cultural background or the time of year. ### Does the app include audio from Venus Jones's album? No, this app does not include the audio clips from Venus Jones's "Kwanzaa: 7 Days, 7 Principles" album. It features Venus's poetic affirmations for each day, but the audio content is available separately with the CD purchase. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 3.1 — 2017-12-17 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. * Notifications! If you give the app permission, it will give you a short Kwanzaa message each day of Kwanzaa. As a bonus, the app icon will show a number so you'll know the day of Kwanzaa without even opening the app! I mean, for this reason alone, we shoulda called this version 3.5, people! (You can always turn off these notifications under Settings > Notifications > Kwanzaa.) * Page Updates. Some minor changes to the "More Info" pages, including links to Venus's social media sites. * Other behind-the-scenes improvements to support future improvement ideas. ### 3.0 — 2017-11-27 Okay... wow. After a too-long absence from the app store, we're back! Here's what's new... * Universal App. So this app was always "universal", right? But now it's "iOS Universal," meaning it works on both iPhones and iPads. Have an iPad? Install it! (It's free, remember.) Know someone else who has an iPad? Share it! * iOS 11 Rewrite. The entire app has been rewritten in Apple's Swift programmming language, with some enhanced design and a simplified app icon. I hope you find the new look easy on the eyes. If you don't, let me know. * Social Sharing. Version 2.0 introduced the ability to share via email. With version 3.0, we've added the ability to Tweet, Post to Facebook, and even send some Kwanzaa wishes via text message! Look for the usual share button at the bottom right of each Day view. Sharing is caring, and we hope you'll find it easy to spread the love! ### 2.0 — 2010-10-13 v2.0 Lots of cool updates in this version, including: * audio pronunciation of the Swahili names * kinara (Kwanzaa candle) lighting guide * ability to forward an affirmation via email * calendar dates for each day (not just the day number) * whole new color scheme ### 1.0 — 2009-12-18 No release notes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*