A new education technology startup, OhunLabs, has entered the African market with a platform that teaches children broadcasting skills in their native languages, while adopting a business model built around affordability and long-term sustainability.
The company, founded by a former Lagos Television presenter, Oluwakemi Sodolamu, is launching at a time when confidence in the sector remains fragile. The collapse of Edukoya in 2025, despite attracting millions of dollars in funding, exposed structural weaknesses such as high costs, poor connectivity and low retention rates.
Seeking to avoid the same pitfalls, OhunLabs is developing lite applications designed for low-end smartphones and promoting asynchronous learning to reduce data use. The startup is also diversifying its revenue streams, combining freemium access for parents with bulk licensing for schools, and exploring partnerships with NGOs and cultural institutions.
According to Sodolamu, the idea grew out of her experience as a broadcaster, where she observed children’s difficulty in expressing themselves in local languages.
She said, “They weren’t lacking intelligence; they were lacking confidence and context. Our platforms weren’t teaching them how to use language in practical ways, especially not in front of a camera.”
Unlike most education technology platforms that focus on exam preparation, OhunLabs is positioning itself as a media literacy and cultural identity platform.
To reinforce this distinction, the company is introducing features such as AI-powered voice coaching and a continental broadcasting competition for children, which they believe will attract both learners and institutional partners.
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