About Muna Kalati

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
— Nelson Mandela

Yet for millions of African children, education often begins with stories that reflect worlds they do not see themselves in. The richness of African cultures, languages, and values remains underrepresented in the books and media they consume, leading to a disconnection from their roots and a missed opportunity to nurture pride, confidence, and identity from an early age.

At Muna Kalati, we believe the change begins with stories. By increasing the visibility and accessibility of African-inspired content—through animated stories, eBooks, and audiobooks—we aim to reshape the narrative and empower the next generation with educational tools that reflect who they are. Our mission is simple but urgent: make Africanism visible in children’s literature, and in doing so, help raise a generation ready to change the world.

Meet Our Team

Discover the passionate minds driving our mission to educate and inspire the next generation.

Christian Elongue

Christian Elongue

Founder & Executive Director

Christian is an expert in African children's literature and cultural policies with over 204 publications

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Bright Okyere

Bright Okyere

App & Software Developer

Bright is a skilled software developer who leverages technology to solve societal issues

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Emmanuel A. Agbanyo

Emmanuel A. Agbanyo

Project Manager

Emmanuel excels in project management and leadership, driving complex projects to success.

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Christiana Eleh

Christiana Eleh

Research & Partnership Officer

Christiana is a dedicated researcher, who advocates for African children’s literature and digital storytelling.

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Antonio Esther

Antonio Esther

Graphic Designer

A creative and detail-oriented female graphic designer at Muna Kalati, passionate about crafting visually engaging designs that reflect African culture and captivate young readers.

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Princess Yllara

Princess Yllara

C.O.O

Princess Sonia is a skilled administrator in accounting and HR, focused on efficiency, employee well-being, and organizational growth.

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Join Our Team

At Muna Kalati, we are always on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals who share our commitment to education and cultural enrichment. Whether you're a creative, a tech expert, or an educator, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact Us

communication@munakalati.org

The Story Behind the App

Muna Kalati, after 7 years of dedication to the promotion of African children's books through research, documentation and advocacy, wishes to respond to a crucial need: the absence of a centralized platform for distributing and monetizing African children's books limits access for young readers, contributing to a poor understanding of their cultural heritage and hindering efforts to improve their foundational literacy skills. This gap hinders access to work and limits distribution and sales opportunities. To remedy this, Muna Kalati has launched the development of a mobile and web application.

Our Traction

Social impact​

  • Reached 12,201 children through:​
  • - 03 Reading for Healing workshops​
  • - 08 Reading for Pleasure (Togo, Ivory Coast, CMR)​
  • - 06 libraries created in orphanages​
  • - 15 MK Talks and policy conversations on reading policies, digital publishing, children media;​
  • - Book donations to 231 kids in conflict zones
  • - Trained 1048 professionals on digital tools for creativity and arts.

ECD Resources & Communities

  • 442 articles & resources on ECD, parenting, localisation, book reviews, multilingual education in African languages, etc. that have improved children’s education and advocacy globally.​
  • Network of 2047 publishers and creatives (animators, writers, illustrators), and educators specialised in ECD.

Selected Rewards & Prizes​

  • 1st Prize for Best Pitch, Fundable Venture and Public Choice at Innovest Afrika Investment Summit, 2025​​
  • Finalist Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Thon, 2025​​
  • 34 Global Influencers in the Language Industry, 2024 by MultiLingual (USA)​
  • Best Media Platform for children’s content, OAPE, 2023 (Panafrican)
  • Top 30 Global Literacy Champion, 2021 by ILA (USA)​
  • Ashoka Changemakers, 2016

Key Partners & Content Providers​

GBDC, Google News, Takam Tikou, Ghana Publishing Association, UNICEF Ghana, APNET, Global Book Alliance (GBA),

Our Partners