Learn Yoruba

the NKENNE Way

Join over 50 million speakers across Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and the diaspora. NKENNE makes it easy—learn anytime, anywhere, with tools designed to get you speaking fast.

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YORÙBÁ: ÈDÈ WA, IWA WA.

Our Language, Our Ethics.

Yoruba is more than a means of communication—it’s a vessel of values, identity, and resilience. Spoken boldly across West Africa and the diaspora, Yoruba is the heartbeat of music, religion, and rich oral traditions. Whether you're reconnecting with your roots or exploring a global culture, NKENNE brings the Yoruba language to life.

How NKENNE
Helps You Learn Faster?

Build Vocabulary Fast

Digital flashcards

Quick Match game

Learn On the Go

15–30 min audio lessons

Offline lesson playback

Audio-synced captions

Go Beyond Language

Podcast & Blog: Dive into Yoruba culture

TRiiBE Community: Connect and practice with native speakers

Real Learners. Real Results

  • “Clear audio. Easy to follow.”

    Temi A

  • “Great for building fluency.”

    Dayo O

  • “I feel more connected to my heritage.”

    Bamidele S

  • “Best app for Yoruba learners.”

    Adeola M

  • "Helps with tones and pronunciation."

    Tolu F

Choose Your Plan

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  • 45+ minutes of Yoruba lessons

  • Cultural blogs & podcasts

  • TRiiBE community access

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  • Unlock 4000+ minutes of Yoruba lessons

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Speak Yoruba with Confidence

Don’t just study it—use it. NKENNE helps you speak Yoruba the real way.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Not at all. Yoruba is highly approachable, especially with NKENNE’s tools like audio lessons, flashcards, and pronunciation guides.

  • Nope. NKENNE is perfect for complete beginners and fluent speakers alike. You’ll learn everything from greetings to full conversations.

  • Absolutely. NKENNE was built with the diaspora in mind. Whether you're in London, New York, or Johannesburg, you can learn on your own schedule.

  • Modern Yoruba is written using the Latin script, but historically, it was also written using Ajami (Arabic script).

  • Yes! With TRiiBE Community and 1:1 LiiVE tutoring, you can speak and connect with other learners and native speakers.

  • Yes—plus, you get a 7-day free trial.

    When you upgrade to premium, NKENNE gives you a 7-day free trial to explore the full Yoruba library, access our support team, and chat with tutors. No commitment required—cancel anytime.

Still got questions? Email NKENNE Support and we will address your concerrns