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An edtech company that pivoted from K-12 education to teaching African languages, successfully raising funds and expanding its user base.
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Toluwanimi Onakoya has built a career managing startups’ hardest moments
TechCabal - Jan 07, 2026
Toluwanimi Onakoya transitioned from RED Media Africa to corporate communications, showcasing her ability to adapt to fast-paced environments. She successfully positioned Stears as the go-to product during the 2023 Nigerian elections, achieving over one million signups and significant media coverage

Lingawa: Reviving African Languages Through Digital Education”
Tech In Africa - Nov 20, 2024
12% of Africa's 2,000 languages are at risk of disappearing. UNESCO predicts 40% of global languages face extinction.

With $1.1 million in funding, Lingawa wants to redefine language education for Africa’s diaspora
Techpoint Africa - Nov 18, 2024
Over 2,000 languages in Africa, with 12% at risk of extinction. Lingawa has secured $1.1 million in funding to promote African language learning.
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