My IDENTITY – My NAME,  my COLOUR, my RACE, my CULTURE, is a big part of who I am. It explains my history, where I am coming from and shines a light on where I am going.
KARIBANI is identity. It is HOME. It is a place for us to learn about US – TOGETHER.

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Learn from Native speakers. LIVE and ON-DEMAND

KARIBANI our name is derived from the Swahili phrase KARIbu
nyumBANI which means ‘Welcome Home .

We have created a unique platform to connect you with HOME wherever you are in the world. With our stories and LIVE language classes, you and your children will immerse in rich African culture represented by various languages and traditions.

In LIVE sessions, you will interact with tutors, ask questions, compete in
quizzes and learn with other students from all around the world.

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Upcoming Events

Roots & Rhythm

Join us for “Roots and Rhythms,” an extraordinary Family Fun Fair and Cultural Event celebrating the vibrant spirit of African culture! Bring your family for a captivating day filled with African storytelling, folk songs, music, dance, and games.

Imagine the joy and excitement on your children’s faces as they discover their rich cultural heritage. Don’t miss this chance to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!

There is also a special invitation for secondary school students and undergraduates (18-23 years old) who fluently speak at least one Nigerian language! Participate in our exciting essay competition for a chance to win incredible prizes worth up to 100,000 Naira. Winners will also enjoy free entry and exclusive access. Entries should be sent to info@karibani.com.

To attend, please make payments to

Account Number: 0493936478
Bank: Gtb
Account Name: Ajikan- Music Academy And Performance

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Roots and Rhythm Back

Join us for “Roots and Rhythms,” an extraordinary Family Fun Fair and Cultural Event celebrating the vibrant spirit of African culture! Bring your family for a captivating day filled with African storytelling, folk songs, music, dance, and games.

Imagine the joy and excitement on your children’s faces as they discover their rich cultural heritage. Don’t miss this chance to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!

There is also a special invitation for secondary school students and undergraduates (18-23 years old) who fluently speak at least one Nigerian language! Participate in our exciting essay competition for a chance to win incredible prizes worth up to 100,000 Naira. Winners will also enjoy free entry and exclusive access. Entries should be sent to info@karibani.com.

To attend, please make payments to

Account Number: 0493936478
Bank: Gtb
Ajikan- music Academy And Performance

Send proof of payment to us on WhatsApp

Message us on WhatsApp

Loughborough Funfair

Karibani is excited to present a unique and enriching experience for children in Loughborough! Our Cultural Funfair is designed to immerse young minds in the vibrant world of African languages and cultures through engaging activities.

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Karibani – An African Oasis of Storytelling,
Songs, Adages and Proverbs

We don’t just teach you how to speak, we immerse you in the culture of the various tribes in our beloved continent. 
With our stories and songs, you will learn various African concepts, Proverbs, Adages and songs. 

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Attend Weekly Online Live Classes

Join our online classes led by expert Tutors and learn different
African concepts ranging Stories, Proverbs, Adage and
languages. Interact with tutors, ask questions, compete in
quizzes and learn with other students from all around the world.

We aim to start weekly online interactive Yoruba classes by June 2022. We hope to add more languages as we progress. This initial class will run weekly for 3 months. If you would like to take advantage of current discount prices, please sign up using either the Monthly or one time payment buttons below.

In the meantime, you can watch a clip of one of our Igbo classes in the video on the right.

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Why Choose karibani

DEDICATED TUTORS

Our tutors are dedicated to making your African language learning experience smooth and unmatched, providing for 1 on 1 tutoring.

VIRTUAL COURSES ONLINE

Learn African languages Online Anytime,
Anywhere. Take online lessons at the time that suits you best via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype etc.

REQUEST ANY LANGUAGE

Can’t find the language you are looking for? Worry less! In addition to the languages available currently, you can request for any African language course.

IMMERSE IN THE CULTURE

Learn African languages Online Anytime,
Anywhere. Take online lessons at the time that suits you best via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype etc.

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African language For Children

With over 5 songs and phrases in a local African language, your children will pick up the words quickly. The first set of toys will be in three different languages Yoruba, Swahili and Igbo. We are however working hard to add more languages.

Karibani toys will sing songs you grew up listening to. They will not only be entertained but also educated in your mother tongue! They will learn songs like 'ojo nro sere ninu ile, ma wonu ojo' (Yoruba) or 'Bata madogo dogo' (Swahili).

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