Ubongo

Meet an Unreasonable Venture Ubongo Overview Connect Videos Press Overview Connect Videos Press Teaching more than 11 million households weekly in East-Africa through scalable TV, radio, internet, and mobile device programs. Nisha Ligon Co-Founder at Ubongo More about Nisha » Connect ubongo.org Employees 51–100 Headquarters United States Ubongo creates engaging and locally relevant edutainment for African learners. Their multiplatform and fun learning programs, "Ubongo Kids" and "Akili and Me," help millions of kids find the fun in learning through whatever technology they have, whether radio, TV, mobile, or web. Ubongo's edutainment TV series and radio programs teach mathematics, science, and reading skills to approximately 5 million children in African countries ranging from Ghana to Tanzania every week. Students who use Ubongo show 24 percent improved numeracy and 12 percent greater overall school readiness compared to their peers. By leveraging localized media on accessible technology, Ubongo has created an extremely cost effective and high-reach solution to help close the literacy gap for millions of children at the base of the pyramid in Africa. Education Currently Operating in 53 Regions Graphics is not supported× 5 Minute TED-style Talk Subscribe for More Videos » Press Mentions June 29, 2025 Elephant In The Room: Why Ghana Missed The June Deadline For 5G Rollout - AmaGhanaonline.com Ubongo is highlighted for its innovative educational programming, aiming to bridge the digital divide in Africa. Despite challenges in Ghana's 5G rollout, Ubongo's contributions to enhancing... Read on AmaGhanaonline.com » April 18, 2025 Empowering Students Globally: A Chat with Toluwalope Bamidele In-country Manager (West Africa) at Loughborough University Ubongo, an innovative educational company, is making strides in enhancing learning experiences across Africa. By leveraging technology and engaging content, Ubongo is successfully addressing... Read on Business Africa Online » March 25, 2025 Rushlake Media Tapped to Bring 'Ubongo' Edutainment Content to NorAm & Europe Ubongo, a leading edutainment company, has partnered with Rushlake Media to expand its educational content into North America and Europe. This collaboration aims to enhance children's learning... Read on Animation Magazine » May 10, 2024 Ubongo Appoints Mwasi Wilmore as its new CEO Ubongo appoints Mwasi Wilmore as its new CEO. Wilmore brings a wealth of experience in media and entertainment to the educational content company. The move is seen as strategic for Ubongo's growth... Read more » April 10, 2024 Ubongo and Open Planet Scor MIP SDG Awards: 'We Want to Create a Generation of Changemakers' MIPTV announces Ubongo and Open Planet as recipients of the SDG Awards for their impactful content promoting sustainability and education. The recognition highlights their commitment to addressing... Read on Yahoo News » April 10, 2024 Ubongo and Open Planet Scor MIP SDG Awards: ‘We Want to Create a Generation of Changemakers’ The International Television Market awards Ubongo and Open Planet for their impactful entertainment initiatives promoting social change. The innovative programs recognized at the SCOR MIP aim to... Read on Variety » More Ventures in Education Robbie AI We exist to assess and predict human emotions and behavior through real time wearable and computer vision technology and AI. View Profile » Karen Marquez Co-founder & C3PO of Robbie AI Babajob (aq'd by Quikr) Babajob (aq'd by Quikr) has been acquired. View Profile » Learnerbly We exist to be the most inspiring learning platform for people and organisations around the world. View Profile » Rajeeb Dey Founder and CEO of Learnerbly Get the Unreasonable Newsletter Get monthly updates on Ubongo and all of the other ventures working to solve global challenges. Email address Newsletter (2x monthly) Must select the list to subscribe to. Read our Privacy Policy. Unreasonable works with partners who believe that solving the world's toughest problems is not only a moral imperative but also an unprecedented financial opportunity. We select Unreasonable Ventures that match this criteria. About About Unreasonable For Partners For Investors For Entrepreneurs © 2026 Unreasonable Group, Certified B Corporation. All rights reserved.