Meet our mascots

We are excited to introduce our beloved mascots, who represent the fun and energetic spirit of Yanai. These friendly and lovable characters are here to help us learn Shona and Ndebele in a fun and interactive way. They will take you on exciting adventures, introduce you to new concepts, and help you develop important skills. We hope you'll join us and enjoy the company of our mascots as we embark on this exciting journey!

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Meet Nandi

Meet Nandi, a curious and adventurous hippo who loves to learn about different cultures, histories, and languages from around Africa. Nandi is passionate about exploring the world and discovering all the amazing things it has to offer. Through her engaging and interactive lessons, Nandi helps children to develop a greater appreciation for diversity and to become more open-minded, compassionate, and understanding individuals.

Meet Twigga

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Meet Twigga, a curious and intelligent giraffe who loves spending her days reading and learning new things. She has a voracious appetite for knowledge and spends hours in her treehouse library, surrounded by books of all shapes and sizes. In addition to her love of reading, Twigga is also a big fan of trivia. She enjoys learning about all sorts of topics, from current events and world affairs to science and technology. She loves to participate in quiz shows and brain games. She has an incredible memory and can recall all sorts of fascinating facts and figures.

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Meet Mandla

Meet Mandla, a cheerful and energetic lion cub who loves spending time in nature and discovering the wonders of the great outdoors. Mandla is an avid adventurer who is always on the lookout for new and exciting things to learn about and share with others. In his adventures, Mandla often encounters all sorts of animals and plants; he loves to learn about their unique characteristics and behaviours. He also enjoys learning about different ecosystems and how different species interact with each other.

Meet Masimba

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Meet Masimba, a friendly and wise elephant who loves to share his knowledge and experiences with others. Masimba is a firm believer in the importance of creativity and the role it plays in our daily lives.  In addition to promoting the value of creativity, Masimba is also passionate about teaching important life values such as kindness, empathy, and respect. Masimba helps children develop important life skills and to become more confident, creative, and empathetic individuals.