Zoom Awards $30,000 to African Language Platform Nkenne in Solopreneur 50 Program

Deal Summary

Nkenne, an AI‑powered African language‑learning and translation platform founded by Michael Odokara‑Okigbo, was named a Top 5 winner of Zoom’s inaugural Solopreneur 50 program and received a $30,000 cash award. The no‑strings‑attached funding from Zoom Communications Inc will help Nkenne expand its B2B and B2G services across Africa. The award was announced on June 15, 2026.