About

At Lingawa, we believe in the power of language to connect, inspire, and empower. We make learning Yoruba and Igbo fun and accessible for everyone, kids and adults alike. With our expert tutors, tailored lessons, and engaging materials, we create a personalized learning experience that fits your lifestyle.

Our Mission

To ignite cultural pride and economic empowerment through African language learning

Our Founding Team

Frank Williams

Frank Williams

Co-Founder, CEO

Frank is a language enthusiast who loves exploring new cultures — he speaks English,French, and is currently Read More…

working on Yoruba (Lingawa Level 2) and Igbo (Lingawa Level 1).  Over the past decade, he has helped Africa’s most innovative entrepreneurs scale their businesses as a growth investor. A Harvard MBA graduate, Frank moved from London to Lagos in 2019, where he lives with his wife and two kids. He enjoys family beach days and rooting for Arsenal.View less…

Yvonne Williams

Yvonne Williams

Co-Founder, COO

With over 15 years of experience teaching teens and children across Europe and West Africa,Yvonne is passionate about Read More…
bringing the richness of Nigerian languages to the world.A lifelong educator and learning science enthusiast, she blends her expertise in education and tech project management to craft Lingawa’s immersive language experiences. Her work is driven by a vision of cultural preservation, empowering diasporic communities to reconnect with their roots through language. Based in London, Yvonne leads Lingawa with a commitment to making language learning accessible and culturally enriching for generations to come. Her favorite Lingawa topic? “Expressing Emotions” because emotions are universal yet expressed uniquely in every culture View less…
Uche Azinge

Uche Azinge

Co-Founder, CTO

Uche is a seasoned entrepreneur and full-stack developer with a passion for building A passion for building AI applications.Read More…

As a second-time founder, he brings a wealth of tech expertise to the team. Previously, he worked at Symphony, a San Francisco-based tech firm. Uche holds BSc and MSc degrees in Computer Science from the Universities of Cardiff and Swansea. When he’s not coding, you can find him in Germany playing with his four dogs or cheering for Manchester United.
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Our Vision

We envision a world where all African cultures are celebrated and preserved for future generations and where everyone has access to dignified work

Our Values

Integrity

Act with Integrity especially when no one is looking

Innovation

Boldly Innovate to solve our students and tutors’ biggest problems

Care

Genuinely Care for customers and each other

Over-communication

Over-communicate to ensure transparency and understanding