NKENNE: Learn African Language

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4.7
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About this app

NKENNE is your gateway to Africa’s soul. A journey back to identity, culture, and belonging. Whether you're learning to connect with your roots or discovering the beauty of a new language, NKENNE empowers you to speak Africa with confidence and pride.

Join over 250,000 learners worldwide embracing the richness of 15 African languages, including Igbo, Yoruba, Swahili, Lingala, Wolof, Hausa, and more.

Why It Matters:
Language is more than words—it’s music, memory, and meaning. With every NKENNE lesson, you're not just learning—you’re unlocking stories, traditions, and the soul of a continent.

Your Journey, Your Way:
Start with engaging audio lessons crafted by global educators. Then take it deeper with NKENNE LiiVE—our 1-on-1 learning experience with native-speaking tutors. Compare learning at your pace through audio with learning in real time through live mentorship.

Here’s what awaits you:
• 15 African Languages — from the most spoken to the rarest, accessible anytime, anywhere.
• Audio + LiiVE Learning — shift from self-guided to personalized live sessions.
• TRiiBE Community — connect, celebrate, and converse with fellow learners.
• Culture-First Content — music, blogs, podcasts that bring African stories to life.

NKENNE means “mother’s own”—because language is personal. It’s who we are.

Download NKENNE and begin your journey of reconnection, one word at a time.

*Some features and offerings may vary by language. Learn more at https://www.nkenne.com

*Terms of Use: https://www.nkenne.com/terms-of-service
Updated on
Jun 1, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 6 others
Data isn’t encrypted
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
2.63K reviews
Empress Adaeze
May 17, 2026
I'm sorry but I would like to request a full refund. I paid $50 USD for the annual subscription but trying to use this app to learn Yoruba has just been a headache. It is constantly buffering and crashing. It takes forever to load a new lesson. Not sure what needs to be done on your end to fix all these bugs but this isn't working for me.
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NKENNE, Inc
May 17, 2026
Hi, sorry to hear you’ve been experiencing some crash issues. Please contact us at support@nkenneapp.com and share as much information as you can. We will definitely investigate your case. Thank you for posting!
Afotey Annum
March 25, 2026
The app doesn't get past the sign up screen for me. No matter which method I choose for signing up (FB, Gmail, Email address), I get the "Limited Internet Connection" message. This renders the app COMPLETELY useless for me. Hopefully a fix is in the works for this
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NKENNE, Inc
March 25, 2026
We apologize for the inconvenience, Afotey. We have been conducting planned maintenance this week, which caused temporary service disruptions and may have affected your signup attempt. The app should now be functioning normally. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please reach out to us at support@nkenneapp.com if the problem persists.
Merit Evuarherhe
March 30, 2026
I downloaded and thoroughly tested the app to evaluate its performance, usability, and overall functionality. The installation and setup process were smooth and completed without any issues. The user interface is clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate. All sections of the app are well-organized, making it simple to access features. I tested the core functionalities of the app, and all features worked as expected. No bugs, errors, or inconsistencies were encountered during the testing process.
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NKENNE, Inc
March 30, 2026
Thank you for your encouraging words.

What’s new

Bug fixes and improvements. We fixed an issue where a playing lesson would not stop when a progression lock was unlocked. We've also made improvements under the hood for a better experience.