Kunda Kids, a startup based in London and owned by Africans, has recently accomplished a significant milestone. They successfully concluded a pre-seed fundraising round, securing a remarkable $700,000 to facilitate further expansion and growth of their African music-led animated series.

The injection of capital will play a pivotal role in enhancing Kunda Kids’ production capabilities, expanding their reach, and enabling them to bring their captivating storytelling experiences to an even wider audience.

In addition to this newfound funding, the digital content company has also unveiled the launch of their YouTube series, “Kunda and Friends.” This 3D animated series, driven by music, is specifically crafted for children and immerses them in a magical African landscape.

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Founded in 2020 by Oladele Olafuyi and Louisa Olafuyi, Kunda Kids has rapidly evolved into a reputable and award-winning publisher of children’s media, as well as a creative studio. They are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of global citizens.

Kunda Kids’ primary objective is to showcase various facets of African culture to children in creative, enjoyable, and accessible formats. Their book, “Africa’s Little Kings & Queens,” which is available in over 130 countries and utilized by more than 300 schools and libraries worldwide, has sold over 20,000 copies within a span of just two years.

The establishment of Kunda Kids and its underlying idea originated from a vision to introduce more cultural, historical, and language learning materials, with the aim of promoting diversity and inclusion in children’s literature.

The company’s mission revolves around instilling vital values like self-confidence, teamwork, and kindness in children, employing vibrant and engaging storytelling techniques while fostering an appreciation for various cultures. Their commitment to creating top-notch content that resonates with children from diverse backgrounds has earned them recognition and accolades from numerous prestigious awards.

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Kunda Kids epitomizes the power of combining creativity, education, and cultural representation in the realm of children’s media. Through their innovative approach and unwavering dedication to nurturing young minds, Kunda Kids is making a profound impact by inspiring the next generation, cultivating global citizenship, and celebrating the richness of African heritage.

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Charles Rapulu Udoh

Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer, who has several years of experience working in Africa’s burgeoning tech startup industry. He has closed multi-million dollar deals bordering on venture capital, private equity, intellectual property (trademark, patent or design, etc.), mergers and acquisitions, in countries such as in the Delaware, New York, UK, Singapore, British Virgin Islands, South Africa, Nigeria etc. He’s also a corporate governance and cross-border data privacy and tax expert. 
As an award-winning writer and researcher, he is passionate about telling the African startup story, and is one of the continent’s pioneers in this regard