About Us

Building Africa's Children's Media Ecosystem

Muna is a Pan-African organisation dedicated to creating, amplifying, and delivering high-quality educational content that reflects the richness of African cultures — for every child, everywhere.

Our Mission

Empowering African children through accessible, relevant education

At Muna, our mission is to provide accessible, relevant, and engaging educational content that improves learning outcomes for African children, promotes African cultural heritage and supports the development of a more educated, and inclusive African society. We are dedicated to promoting African children's educational resources and empowering young readers with access to high-quality, Africa-focused educational content. Through our digital platforms, publishing services, advocacy campaigns, and workshops, we strive to facilitate intercultural communication, improve literacy, and inspire children to become global citizens and change makers.

Our Vision

An inclusive world where every child is courageous and confident

Our vision is to create an inclusive world where every child is courageous and confident, knowing their true identity and culture through diverse and engaging content that reflects their realities and nurtures their imaginations.

Our Traction

Impact by the numbers

22,201+Children directly impacted
2,048+Publishers, creatives & educators
5African countries (Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Kenya)
1,310Stories, blogs & educational content created
6Libraries in orphanages
Our Story

How we got here

2017

Muna founded by Christian Elongue to advance African children's literacy, culture, and publishing.

2018–2019

Launched digital literacy programs, reading initiatives, and cultural activities promoting African children's books and creativity.

2020

Adapted to COVID-19 through virtual programming, expanded digital reach, supported community libraries, and promoted African games.

2021

Expanded regional and international impact through talks, podcasts, partnerships, workshops, and advocacy for African children's literature.

2022

Established operations in Ghana, strengthened organisational capacity, and expanded research and literacy programs across Africa.

2023

Focused on strategic partnerships, industry research, governance strengthening, and increasing the visibility of African children's publishing.

2024

Transitioned into a social enterprise and launched the Muna Kalati App, a digital reading platform providing African children's ebooks and audiobooks to families worldwide.

2025

Launched Munaflix, the first streaming platform dedicated to African animated stories for Christian families, and evolved from Muna Kalati into Muna, a comprehensive children's media ecosystem serving African families through books, audio, animation, and educational content.

Our Team

The people behind the mission

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Christian Elongue
Executive Director
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Emmanuel Agbanyo
Project Manager
Ghana
Ghana
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Christabel Adepah
Creative Media Lead
Ghana
Ghana
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Bright Okyere
Technical Lead
Ghana
Ghana
Governance

Board of Directors

Charles Kojo Vandyck
Charles Kojo Vandyck
Board Chair
West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
Kojo Enniful
Kojo Enniful
Board Member
Quartin Partners Limited
Sydney Sam
Sydney Sam
Board Member
Workspace Global
Bonaventure F. P. Dossou
Bonaventure F. P. Dossou
STC AI Scientist
World Bank Group
Our Partners

Trusted partners across Africa and beyond

UNICEFUNESCOSILAUniversité SenghorMITMIT SloanHarvard Kennedy SchoolIBBYWorld Literacy FoundationInternational Literacy AssociationIPAGlobal Book AllianceGhana Publishers AssociationGhana Book Development CouncilGhana Enterprises AgencyGhana Hubs NetworkADEABnFL'HarmattanÉditions Ruisseaux d'AfriqueTakam TikouYouScribeCloudPlexoWENDUGoogle NewsAfrica Feature NetworkAccess BankInnovest AfrikaFalling Walls FoundationThe GracedLife Leadership CentreUNICEFUNESCOSILAUniversité SenghorMITMIT SloanHarvard Kennedy SchoolIBBYWorld Literacy FoundationInternational Literacy AssociationIPAGlobal Book AllianceGhana Publishers AssociationGhana Book Development CouncilGhana Enterprises AgencyGhana Hubs NetworkADEABnFL'HarmattanÉditions Ruisseaux d'AfriqueTakam TikouYouScribeCloudPlexoWENDUGoogle NewsAfrica Feature NetworkAccess BankInnovest AfrikaFalling Walls FoundationThe GracedLife Leadership Centre
MK In the Media

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Awards & Recognition

Excellence in Digital Learning & Education
Africa Early Childhood Education Awards 2025
Best African Children's Media Initiative
Pan-African Digital Content Summit
Innovation in EdTech
Ghana Tech & Innovation Summit
Outstanding Impact Award
African Publishers Network

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