Latest news with #AkiliandMe
Zawya
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Zawya
A New Chapter for Ubongo's Award-Winning Children's Program Akili and Me
Ubongo ( Africa's leading edutainment organization, is thrilled to announce the launch of Season 5 of its early childhood development program, Akili and Me, featuring a vibrant new look and a deeper commitment to helping young children understand their emotions, build resilience, and develop empathy. Through music, storytelling, and interactive segments, this new season elevates early learning to new heights, with a strong focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), providing children with the tools to recognize their emotions and express them in healthy ways. "With Season 5, we wanted to go beyond ABCs and 123s and focus on something even more fundamental—helping kids understand and express their emotions," said Tamala Maerere-Kateka, Senior Strategic Communications Manager at Ubongo. "We believe that when children learn how to navigate their feelings, they build the confidence and resilience they need to thrive in school and life." The new season features a redesigned cast of characters, enhanced with modern animation techniques that bring Akili and her friends to screens with greater vibrancy and expressiveness, making the viewing experience more immersive and engaging for young learners and their caregivers. Ubongo has expanded its learning ecosystem with the launch of Akili and Me Games on the Ubongo Playroom app—a dynamic, interactive feature designed to deepen engagement through play. The app combines a carefully curated selection of educational videos, audio stories, eBooks, and games, providing children with a rich and seamless learning experience. "We know that children learn best through play," said Maerere-Kateka. "By adding more interactive elements, we're empowering kids to take an active role in their learning journey." Akili and Me is more than just a show—it's a child's first classroom, a trusted friend, and a gateway to lifelong learning. With Season 5, Ubongo continues its mission to make early learning more engaging, inclusive, and impactful for children across Africa and beyond. "Big emotions can feel overwhelming for little ones, but when children have the words and tools to express themselves, they develop the confidence to face life's challenges," said Maerere-Kateka. To learn more about the new season of Akili and Me, visit Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ubongo. For media inquiries, interviews, or more information, please contact: tamala@ About Ubongo: Ubongo is Africa's leading creator of fun, localized, and multi-platform educational cartoons that helps kids learn and love learning. With a reach of over 48 million children across the continent, Ubongo's innovative approach to learning blends entertainment with essential skills development, ensuring that children across Africa have access to high-quality educational resources.
Broadcast Pro
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Rushlake Media partners with Ubongo to distribute educational kids' content
The partnership will help foster curiosity, creativity and a love for learning among children everywhere while elevating the global presence of African storytelling. Rushlake Media has teamed up with Ubongo, Africa's producer of educational entertainment, to distribute its children's series Akili and Me, Nuzo and Namia and Ubongo Kids across key markets in North America and Europe. The partnership aims to expand the reach of engaging educational content to young audiences worldwide. Ubongo's approach to learning combines entertainment, mass media and kid-centered design, currently reaching over 42m children across Africa each month. By providing localised, cost-effective and engaging learning experiences, Ubongo enhances literacy, numeracy and social-emotional development among young learners. With Rushlake Media's expertise in digital distribution, these programmes will now be accessible to a wider global audience. Philipp Hoffmann, Founder and CEO of Rushlake Media, commented: 'We are excited to partner with Ubongo in bringing these outstanding educational series to new audiences. The need for accessible and high-quality learning resources is greater than ever, and we are honoured to support Ubongo in its mission to empower young learners globally through engaging, research-driven content.' Mwasi Wilmore, CEO of Ubongo, added: 'At Ubongo, we believe that every child, no matter where they are, deserves access to fun, engaging, and transformative learning experiences. Partnering with Rushlake Media allows us to bring our beloved educational content to even more families across North America and Europe, ensuring that more children can benefit from our research-driven approach to learning. We are thrilled about this opportunity to expand our reach and inspire kids worldwide.' By bringing Akili and Me, Nuzo and Namia and Ubongo Kids to new regions, the collaboration fosters curiosity, creativity and a love for learning while amplifying the global presence of African storytelling.
