NKENNE: Learn African Language

NKENNE: Learn African Language

Learn Swahili, Yoruba, & more

95 ratings
35 reviews
Free
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Released
September 23, 2022
Updated
September 28, 2026

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Learn African languages with AI-powered tools and cultural context. Offers audio lessons, live tutoring with native speakers, and a community to connect with learners worldwide. Reconnect with heritage or discover new languages.

✓AI-powered African language learning
✓15 African languages offered
✓Audio lessons with captions
✓1-on-1 live tutoring with native speakers
✓Culture-first content
✓Offline learning
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What's New in NKENNE

6.1.0

September 28, 2026

Security and Performance fixes applied

6

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Monthly Subscription

User can access all lesson

$9.991 Month
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User reviews

Needs Standard Swahili

It has some African languages to learn but the Swahili is based in the Kenyan slang and not the pure Tanzanian Swahili (where Swahili originated from). They need to add Tanzanian Swahili or at least the Kiswahili Sanifu that they teach in academics.

Bugs

So far I enjoy the app. But there are bugs. The audio button won’t work on the sound table as I learn Twi. So I can’t hear the letter pronunciation. It would also be nice to be able to click on the caption and go back to the sentence without having to skip back 10 seconds. My main issue is the sound table though. Please fix this.
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Can’t access after update

The app won’t move from the page that ask for an email verification ever since I updated to the newest version. I have the fully paid version and this is extremely frustrating.

why french and portuguese?

if the whole point of this app is to reclaim OUR ancestral languages why is there the option to learn these colonizer languages, they should be replaced by other actual african languages

No audio

I want to begin learning twi but there is no audio on the first lesson. I can’t even access the rest without paying for it. If there’s no sound on the first one, why would I pay to see what the rest are like? Very unfortunate.

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FAQ

What is NKENNE?

NKENNE is a mobile application designed to help users learn, speak, and understand African languages. It utilizes AI-powered tools and provides cultural context to make the learning process engaging and effective. The app aims to bring African languages to life for learners worldwide.

What African languages can I learn with NKENNE?

NKENNE offers learning for 15 African languages, including Igbo, Yoruba, Swahili, Somali, Lingala, Hausa, Twi, Wolof, Zulu, Amharic, Kinyarwanda, Nigerian Pidgin, Shona, French, and Portuguese. The availability of certain features may vary by language.

How does NKENNE teach languages?

The app provides immersive audio-based lessons developed by accredited educators, focusing on pronunciation, tone, and real-world usage. It also features NKENNEAi, proprietary AI technology built specifically for African languages, and offers NKENNE LiiVE, a 1-on-1 live tutoring experience with native-speaking instructors.

Is NKENNE free to use?

The app is free to download and offers various learning features. However, some advanced features and offerings, such as live tutoring, may require in-app purchases.

Who is NKENNE for?

NKENNE is for anyone looking to learn African languages, whether they are reconnecting with their heritage, discovering a new culture, or seeking to expand their linguistic skills. It caters to both independent learners and those who prefer personalized, real-time instruction.