THE future of the education of Africa’s children may have just
received beef up through a new programme.
Last month, Ubongo, Africa’s leading edutainment organization,
announced the highly anticipated launch of its groundbreaking new
show, Nuzo and Namia.
As a pan-African, non-profit social enterprise, Ubongo Edutainment
significantly improves school readiness, learning outcomes, and
promotes social and behavioral change communication for kids and their
caregivers.
According to Ubongo, this one-of-a-kind program aims to encourage
learning through play, promote inclusivity, and raise awareness about
neurodiversity across the continent.
Research states that Neurodiversity recognizes that individuals
perceive and engage with the world in diverse ways, acknowledging that
there is no singular “correct” way of thinking, learning, or behaving.
Moreover, it celebrates differences rather than viewing them as
shortcomings or deficits.
In African households, neurodivergent children often face challenges,
including parental concerns, being labeled as slow learners, and even
exclusion from schools.
Ubongo firmly believes that every child has a unique way of learning
and that no child should be left behind in education.
With this vision in mind, Ubongo has embarked on a journey to create a
new show that focuses on the diverse ways in which children can learn
while emphasizing the universal language of play.
Iman Lipumba, Ubongo’s Director of Communications and Development remarked:
“We have partnered with The LEGO Foundation, a global leader in
children’s play and learning, to develop a groundbreaking early
learning program specifically designed for, and with, African children
aged 6 to 9 that celebrates different ways of thinking and learning.
This partnership has provided us with invaluable insights and
expertise that have directly shaped our approach to curricula,
pedagogy, content creation, and product design across all of our
programs.”
Through this transformative collaboration, Ubongo is committed to
equipping every African child with the necessary support to thrive.
Ubongo’s organizational goal is to become the leading inclusive,
play-based edutainment producer in Africa, improving engagement,
learning experiences, and outcomes for all audiences, including
neurodivergent children. Additionally, Ubongo aims to increase
awareness of Autism, ADHD, and the benefits of Learning Through Play
among millions of African families.
At the heart of this initiative is Nuzo and Namia, a captivating show
that takes young viewers on a magical adventure. The story revolves
around 7-year-old twins, Nuzo and Namia, who share a deep bond with
their adventurous grandmother. When their grandmother passes away, the
twins move into her house to cope with the loss. Inside, they discover
a magical bookshelf that transports them to different African
countries in each episode. Accompanied by a magical creature named
Bubelang, they embark on exciting adventures that introduce them to
diverse cultures, develop their character strengths, and enhance their
reading and listening comprehension skills.
“The launch of Nuzo and Namia marks a significant milestone in our
journey to revolutionize education and create engaging, inclusive
content that resonates with diverse learners. We plan to adapt the
show to over 12 languages to ensure accessibility for audiences with
different linguistic backgrounds and learning styles.
Join us on this extraordinary journey as we bring the magic of Nuzo
and Namia to screens across Africa,” Lipumba.
More details on the Nuzo and Namia launch and broadcasting schedules
can be found at NuzoandNamia.com.
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