African Stories, Global Joy

Kunda Kids is a leading children’s media company specialising in publishing, edtech, animation, and live events. Founded by married couple and parents Louisa and Dele Olafuyi, we are on a mission to bring Africa’s rich cultural heritage to children around the world.

Since launching in 2020, our award-winning stories have reached millions of children, nurturing curiosity, confidence, and a deeper sense of identity. From bestselling books to the popular animated series Kunda and Friends, our content is trusted by families and educators in over 400 schools.

Headquartered in London and teams in Lagos and Kampala, we work with experts in education, child development, and storytelling to create joyful, high-quality experiences rooted in African culture. At Kunda Kids, we believe great stories can change the world, and it starts with the children who hear them.

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LEADING WITH EXCELLENCE

Awards

Top 100 London Start-Ups - Enterpreneur 2025

Top 50 - African Business Heroes 2024

Winner - AOT Lagos Start-Up of the Year 2024

Finalist - Black British Business Awards 2023

Finalist - Channel 4 Black in Business Awards 2023

Top 10 Children's Books for BHM - The Independent 2022

Top 10 Children's Books for BHM - The Independent 2021

Our impact

By 2040, 40% of the world’s children will be of African heritage.

As our global population grows more interconnected, every child, whether on the continent or across the world, deserves access to stories that reflect Africa’s rich cultures and voices.

9/10 children learnt something new, and interesting about African culture and history using Kunda Kids resources.

At Kunda Kids, we’re reimagining how children everywhere learn about Africa. Through books, animation, music and experiences, we’re helping a new generation grow up informed, inclusive, and proud of the diverse world they share.

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  • Oladele Olafuyi

    Co-founder & CEO

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  • Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi

    Co-founder & COO

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  • Media & PR

    For media and press enquiries, contact Beth Catchpole at beth@adiapr.co.uk

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.

FAQS

What is Kunda Kids?

Kunda Kids is a children’s media company that creates fun, educational content rooted in African history, culture, and values. Through books, animations, music, and events, we aim to inspire the next generation of global citizens.

Is Kunda Kids only for African children?

Not at all. Kunda Kids is for all children. Our stories centre African cultures and characters, but they’re designed to spark curiosity, empathy, and global awareness in children everywhere.

What ages is Kunda Kids content suitable for?

Our content is primarily aimed at children aged 2–10, but many parents and educators tell us that older children (and even adults!) enjoy our books and shows too.

Do you ship your books internationally?

Yes, we ship our books and merchandise worldwide and through Amazon. We also offer digital book formats for readers who prefer instant access or live in regions where shipping may take longer.

Are your books and shows available in different languages?

Currently, Kunda and Friends is available in both English and French. On our Kunda Kids App, we also offer language-learning content featuring Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo, and Luganda.

Our books are currently published in English, with plans to translate them into French, Portuguese, Yoruba, and Kiswahili by 2026, making our stories even more accessible to children around the world.

How is Kunda Kids funded?

Kunda Kids is an independent, founder-led company supported by our amazing customers, strategic partnerships, and early-stage investors who believe in our mission to reshape global children’s media.

How can I support your work?

There are many ways to support Kunda Kids! You can buy our books, share our content, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or connect us with schools and organisations that might benefit from our work.

Most of all, we love hearing from our community, so if you’d like to partner with us in any way, please drop us an email at hello@kundakids.com.