About Lingawa

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

With over 15 years of experience teaching teens and children across Europe and West Africa,Yvonne is passionate about 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

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