NKENNE: Learn African Language

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4.8
2.34K reviews
100K+
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Content rating
Teen
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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.
Updated on
Sep 16, 2025

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

4.7
2.32K reviews
valeria wicker
August 12, 2025
Shoddy Version of Pimsleur, at least for French. First off, though, it's a grand undertaking to offer regional languages that are hard to find materials for--languages like Hausa and Somali are offered by this app. But what I have seen with the French program erodes my confidence in the quality and accuracy of what is taught. I'm only on Lesson 2 of the French. The transcript veers off of the recording dozens of times. The materials are incomplete. This could be solved with a simple review.
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Danette Brown
September 3, 2025
I sooo wanted to love this app. (For Pidgin) For the most part it's good, but there are some issues with the verbal and written translations. The narrator (extremely slowly) will say in English what is to be said next in Pidgin. Then the verbal Pidgin response doesn't always match the written Pidgin response whichnis confusing. As a predominently visual learner, it is a bit more challenging but I do make it work. The fact that the app exist is great, just waiting on better UX enhancements.
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NKENNE, Inc
September 5, 2025
We’d love to coordinate with you in more detail on the issues you faced so we can resolve them. Please reach out to us at support@nkenneapp.com. We recently added a new feature that lets you control the speed of the audio playback. This will be helpful to you.
Anissa DelaCruz
August 20, 2025
very cool!! I've been listening to any African languages I've ever heard, on the bus or in music and I'm hoping I know something next time I might have an opportunity to assist in a foreign language.
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NKENNE, Inc
August 20, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We hope to be able to enhance your language learning experience.

What’s new

Learn at your own pace! ⏩ Now you can make your audio lessons go slower or faster to suit your learning preferences!