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Would you like a cartoon photo of you similar to the ones below?       It’s easy! In exchange for a free cartoon photo of you from us, we’d love to view your experience with our Yoruba101 and Igbo101 apps. Follow the steps below: Take a photo or shoot a video of you or your child/children using our Yoruba101 or Igbo101 app. Send to  info@geniigames.com  OR  Press here to fill a form and we’ll get back to you.   For some inspiration, here’s a video of Ada learning Igbo with our Igbo101 app. We’re looking forward to your amazing photos and videos. Read More →

In a previous piece entitled ‘Our cultural heritage and external validation’, I highlighted the irony of not appreciating our African cultural values such as languages (Igbo, Yoruba etc.) until we see or hear others, usually Westerners, embracing it with pride. While we marvel at foreigners or non-natives speak any native African language fluently, it helps to get a sense of the underlying emotions behind such efforts. Specifically, what peculiar feelings lie at the heart of the learner as he or she wades through the process? Today, I can answer that within the context of my current... Read More →

We’ve been getting a lot of questions from customers of our Yoruba101 and Igbo101 on iOS (iPhone & iPad) saying the levels they previously bought are now locked. First, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE LEVELS AGAIN! Why are previously purchased levels now locked? This may occur following a new update or if you reinstalled the app. How to restore previously purchased levels To do this, open the Yoruba101 or Igbo101 iPhone/iPad apps then follow the steps below. You can also watch this video Select the Settings button on the menu page Press the RESTORE button. You may be asked to... Read More →

Counting in Igbo is one of the topics covered in the Igbo101 app. Counting plays a significant role in everyday conversations as I’m currently learning with my private Igbo lessons. The good news is counting in Igbo is easy! That’s because Igbo counting follows a simple trend. For numbers 1 – 99, simply follow 3 simple steps below: Learn to count 1 to 10 To get the tens 20, 30, 40…90, simply combine ‘Iri (10)’ with numbers 2, 3, 4…9 To get the rest, combine the Tens with ‘na (and)’ and the numbers 1 to 9. The photo below summarises the... Read More →