With $1.1 million in funding, Lingawa wants to redefine language education for Africa’s diaspora
- Over 2,000 languages in Africa, with 12% at risk of extinction.
- Lingawa has secured $1.1 million in funding to promote African language learning.
- The startup targets the African diaspora and individuals on the continent.
The efforts by Lingawa to preserve African languages through innovative teaching methods and technology are commendable. However, the challenge remains in overcoming the deep-rooted influences of colonialism and globalization that have marginalized these languages. A broader strategy involving community engagement and policy support may be necessary to ensure the sustainability of these languages in the long term.
