Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning has become increasingly popular in Africa. Capitalizing on this trend, a Senegalese startup is using its mobile application to broaden access to education.

Yello, an edtech solution developed by a young Senegalese startup, provides students in grades 10, 11, and 12 with access to practical course summaries in both text and audio formats. The Dakar-based startup was founded by Stéphane Mancabo, Mohamed Aly Sidibe, and Abdoulaye Ndiaye.

"At Yello, our vision is to reinvent education in Africa by making it accessible, interactive, and personalized through digital solutions tailored to each student," the startup stated. "We aim to break down barriers to learning by providing a supportive and engaging environment that fosters growth, curiosity, and success for high school students across the continent."

The mobile application is available on both iOS and Android platforms, with over 10,000 downloads on the Play Store alone. However, the startup reports a community exceeding 80,000 students, with over 2 million hours of audio content listened to and a baccalaureate success rate of over 89% among its users.

To access Yello's content, users need to download the application from either the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iPhone). After creating an account, they gain access to the app's free content. For more in-depth features and additional resources, a paid subscription option is available.

The edtech platform includes more than a thousand course summaries, quizzes and exercises for tracking progress, audio lessons, revision sheets, and tips and methods designed to reinforce knowledge and promote academic excellence. Recognizing connectivity and cost limitations, particularly in rural areas, Yello also offers an offline mode, allowing users to learn at their own pace without requiring constant internet access.

Incubated within Teranga Tech and supported by the Orange Corners Dakar program, the startup is also leveraging an integrated referral system to enhance community engagement and expand its user base. By strategically using audio as a tool for inclusivity, Yello aligns with the growing number of African edtech companies that are reimagining learning to address local needs and realities.

By Adoni Conrad Quenum,

Editing by Feriol Bewa