Stories will then stem into activities, and then also link to songs. Our main thing is that we want children to learn from stories because we know they love stories and engage in stories every day. Danisa had difficulty finding material to help her young daughter learn these African languages in fun and engaging ways.ĭanisa and Sibeko met in business school and began having discussions and conceptualizing what would become Limu Lab. ![]() The concept of Limu Lab was created out of mutual frustration around the lack of educational content in African languages. They discuss the origin of Limu Lab, how the app works, and what made this business solution worth investing in. Joining Bongani Bingwa in this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Journey with MIC is Limu Lab co-founders Sifiso Danisa and Sphumelele Sibeko, alongside MIC’s Chief Financial Officer, Cynthia Pongweni. “We’ve created an environment where we want the African child to see themselves, hear their own stories, and be able to experience their stories in their languages,” says Limu Lab co-founder Sifiso Danisa.īy using stories, activities, and songs, Limu Lab aims to give the new generation a learning adventure, providing a new appreciation for African languages and culture. This wide palette of words and wisdom can enable young Africans to paint their paths with their own colours, and in turn, create a masterpiece they can truly call theirs. However, it seems we are still very influenced by foreign cultures, despite the plethora of languages and tales that form part of Africa’s foundation. ![]() South Africa - Rich in culture, breathtaking scenery, and a wide selection of indigenous languages to tell our own stories. An app for African children that makes learning our myriad of languages, a more fun and accessible experience.
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