More than a language.
A way home.
LinguaRoots exists to keep African languages alive in the people who carry them — by making learning joyful, culturally honest and easy to fit into a busy day.
Whether you grew up hearing Yorùbá at the dinner table or you're meeting Igbo for the very first time, there's a place for you here.
Why we started
The lesson that was missing
Across the world, African languages are spoken less by each new generation — not because people don't care, but because there hasn't been a modern, respectful way to learn them. Textbooks feel dry, resources are scattered, and culture often gets stripped out of the lesson.
LinguaRoots flips that. We pair short, game-like lessons with the proverbs, phonics and stories that make a language feel alive — built mobile-first for people who have ten minutes, not ten hours.
10min
per lesson
2langs
at launch
∞
culture included
“Àgbà kì í wà lọ́jà, kí orí ọmọ tuntun wọ́.”
An elder cannot be at the market and let a newborn's head go crooked.
Where there is experience present, the inexperienced will not be allowed to fail. Community is a safety net.
What we build
Three foundations, one mission
Cultural Ecosystem
Language is more than vocabulary. Every lesson carries the proverbs, stories and context that give a culture its voice — so learners don't just speak, they belong.
Cultural Database
We're building a living library of words, sounds and meanings designed specifically for African languages, starting with Yorùbá and Igbo and growing from there.
Economic Empowerment
Culturally fluent people build stronger businesses and careers. Language skills open doors to communities, clients and opportunities at home and in the diaspora.
Who it's for
Home means many things
Wherever you're starting from, the first lesson meets you there.
The diaspora generation
Reconnect with the language your family speaks — at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
Learners at home
Sharpen what you already know and fill the gaps with structured, playful lessons.
First-time learners
No background needed. A few quick questions and your first 10-minute lesson is ready.
Help us keep the roots alive.
Join the waitlist and get early access to LinguaRoots as we roll out to new learners.
- Early beta access
- Founding-member pricing
- Shape the lessons