Cultura AI

Cultura AI uses artificial intelligence to preserve African culture by translating languages, narrating folktales, and offering immersive learning games. Designed to connect global audiences to authentic African experiences, it ensures cultural heritage thrives in the digital age.

Innovation Details

Cultura AI is a transformative digital initiative committed to preserving and celebrating African heritage through the power of artificial intelligence. At its core, the project provides a dynamic platform where users can explore African languages, traditional folktales, historical origins, and cultural names in an interactive and accessible way. With services like the AI Translator and the Folktale & Origin Explorer, Cultura AI ensures that cultural nuances are not lost in translation and that users gain an authentic understanding of African traditions. The platform also incorporates interactive language games to enhance cultural immersion and educational engagement.

The project’s solution addresses the growing disconnect between modern societies and their cultural roots—especially among younger generations and diaspora communities—by breaking down geographical and linguistic barriers. Using AI technologies, Cultura AI delivers real-time translation with context sensitivity, preserves oral storytelling through digital formats, and builds a global community centered around shared African identity. It fosters cultural pride, historical awareness, and digital literacy, making African heritage not only accessible but also engaging for people around the world.

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The team

Dr Lawrence Nderu

Project Investigator

Ethan Kisang

AI Lead

Cecil Kioko

Backend Developer

Emmanuel Mwangangi

Frontend Developer

Philip Muendo

UI/UX Designer

Walter Simon

Integrations Specialist

Erick Munyaka

Researcher