Preserving Africa’s Heritage, One Book at a Time

Connecting generations through stories, languages, and learning materials rooted in African culture.

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My First Words Series

Introduce children to Africa’s native languages through simple word-image association. Each box set includes three books—Animals, Body Parts, and Things at Home—available in 25 languages and counting. This series gives children an authentic introduction to African vocabulary, fostering pride and connection to their heritage.

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  • My favorite purchase of the season!

    "Extremely excited to find a book that teaches my native tongue in a fun, simple and engaging way. Looking forward to teaching my son Yoruba, as well as future editions that build off the first! Very well done."

  • Beautifully illustrated and educational

    "I bought these books for my grand daughter, and she loves them. You can't keep her away from it. I love everything about the book, from the packaging to the illustration and pictures. Every child will love and benefit from learning different languages that these series offer. I strongly recommend buying these books."

  • Amazing product

    "Excellent quality. My 3 year old is so excited about learning the language because the books are so bright and colorful. The drawings are awesome as well."
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African Folktale Picture Books

Our African folktale series brings ancient stories to life for new generations. Each book retells well-loved African folktales with timeless morals such as bravery, integrity, and kindness. Each book includes a geography lesson, culture, cards, and more.

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"Discover Africa" Activity Books

Our Discover Africa Activity Books enhance children’s development by combining essential math, writing, and problem solving skills with cultural exploration. Each activity book provides a fun, educational way for children to connect with Africa’s heritage.

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Introducing Kids To African Languages

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Who we Are

Hi! We are Ada and Oge, two mothers and sisters-in-law who were always looking for creative ways to introduce our young children to their native language - IGBO.

As we developed the Igbo language set, we quickly realized that parents of other backgrounds would enjoy the same tools. 

Today, KOLI & OLUM is on a mission to provide the same tools to parents of all African backgrounds and interests - one language at a time.

Fun fact: the name KOLI & OLUM is a blend of our children's names... and an extra layer of cousin bonding.

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Giving Back

We are passionate about the care of orphans. 10% of all purchases is donated to orphanages around the African continent.