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Celebrating Africa, its People, & its Culture

Live online classes in eight African languages for Children, Teens, and Adults, taught by native speakers to Diasporan Families, Missionaries, Tourists, and Businesses.

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“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”

— NELSON MANDELA

8

African languages taught

94

weekly class times to choose from

100%

live, real-time classes

5+

Classes for ages 5 and up

2026/27 CLASSES

Choose from eight languages, taught live by native speakers.

Don’t see your language? Request it →

HOW IT WORKS

From sign-up to first lesson in three steps.

  1. 01

    Pick a language and class

    Choose by age group and level. Class times are shown in UK, Eastern and Pacific time.

  2. 02

    Register and pay securely

    One form for yourself, your family or your organization, then monthly payment by card through Stripe.

  3. 03

    Join your live class

    Log in to the Learner Portal and learn with your tutor and classmates in real time.

OUR TUTORS

Native speakers who share the culture, not just the words.

Our tutors grew up speaking the languages they tutor, and they bring them to life with the stories, songs, proverbs and everyday phrases families really use at home. Every lesson is live and interactive, so learners start speaking from their very first class.

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Meet some team members

Chineme Ijeabuonwu, Proprietor of Voice of Afrikka
Chineme IjeabuonwuProprietor
Oluwatosin Akintunde, Yoruba tutor at Voice of Afrikka
Oluwatosin AkintundeYoruba Tutor
Lemessa Negeri Gusu, Oromo tutor at Voice of Afrikka
Lemessa Negeri GusuOromo Tutor
Ann Langat, Swahili tutor at Voice of Afrikka
Ann LangatSwahili Tutor
Domnikus Omollo, Swahili tutor at Voice of Afrikka
Domnikus OmolloSwahili Tutor
Hermela Weldemariam, Tigrigna tutor at Voice of Afrikka
Hermela WeldemariamTigrigna Tutor

WHY IT MATTERS

Preserving African languages by passing them on in the diaspora.

  • 1.59b+

    people

  • 30.3m

    square kilometres

  • 20%

    of Earth’s land

  • 55

    countries

  • 19%

    of the world’s population

  • #2

    largest youth population

Africa is home to about a third of the world’s languages: more than 2,000, in five language families. At least 75 have over a million speakers; the rest are spoken by communities of a few hundred to several hundred thousand. Most are primarily oral, with little in written form, which is why passing them on to the next generation matters.

Niger-Congo

The world’s largest family: Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo. About 600m speakers.

Afroasiatic

Hausa, Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Tigrigna. 400–500m speakers.

Nilo-Saharan

About 80 languages across East and North-East Africa.

Austronesian

Madagascar and the Comoros. About 20m speakers.

Khoisan

The oldest family, mainly in Namibia and Botswana.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before you enroll.

How do the online classes work?

Classes are live and in real time. You log in to the Learner Portal at your class time and learn with your tutor and classmates.

What ages do you tutor?

Children (5–12), youth (13–17) and adults (18+). Under-18s are registered by a parent or legal guardian through a Family registration.

How much does it cost?

$59 per month per learner, billed monthly in US dollars through Stripe. Families and organizations registering more than one learner get a group discount; for example, two learners cost $115 a month.

When do classes run, and what times are available?

The school year runs from September to May. Each language has several weekly class times, shown in UK, Eastern (EDT) and Pacific (PDT) time. You choose your class when you register.

Can I cancel?

Yes, you can cancel at any time and you won’t be billed for the following month. Months in which classes have already been taken aren’t refunded, and because classes are recurring group lessons, missed classes can’t be refunded or made up.

Do you offer 1-on-1 classes?

Classes are offered in groups of about 8 learners.

What do I need to join?

A computer or tablet with a webcam and microphone, and a stable internet connection. For children, we ask parents to make sure they’re in a quiet, safe space during class.

Can a school, place of worship or community group register?

Yes. Choose Organization on the registration form to register up to 20 learners at once.

My language isn’t listed. Can I request it?

Yes, please do. Let us know which language you’d like to learn and we’ll get in touch as classes become available.

Still have a question? Email info@voiceofafrikka.com

TUTOR WITH US

Share your language with the largest community of African language learners in the diaspora.

We welcome tutors who love Africa, its people and culture, enjoy tutoring children and adults, and communicate clearly.

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