Why Karanta
Karanta (from the Hausa word for “to read”) is a calm digital library and learning hub for African children ages 3–12. It turns screen time into productive time with stories, read-alouds, reflective quizzes, and creative prompts—designed to build curiosity, creativity, and resilience.
Beyond digital wellbeing, Karanta breaks cost and access barriers. One affordable subscription unlocks stories with offline access and a multilingual roadmap, thus reimagining a representative library.
Karanta is a bridge between the ancient power of storytelling and the digital future our children will inherit.
Co-founders
Foluke Oyeleye — CEO & Co-founder, Karanta
Foluke is a children’s book author, corporate director, and business leader with 25+ years of experience. She is the author of the I Am a Nigerian In… collection—beautiful, research-rich books that bring Nigerian history to life. As Founder of Tani Series, she champions representative stories. At Karanta, Foluke pairs cultural depth with corporate discipline, shaping partnerships and setting quality standards to help families trust what their children read.
Foluke is also a Non-Executive Director at NGX Limited and First Registrars & Investor Services, contributing governance expertise and strategic oversight.
She is a wife and mum living in Nigeria and finding story sparks in archives, markets, and school visits.
Adebola Rayo Falade — COO & Co-founder, Karanta
Adebola Rayo is a lifelong storyteller passionate about engaging the next generation. A writer, editor, and communications leader with 15+ years of experience, she has designed strategies and led creative teams across sectors, from culture to technology and social impact.
She teaches storytelling (including a Domestika course for professional communicators) and holds postgraduate degrees in Corporate & Marketing Communications and Creative Writing. As part of Tani Series, she advances representative publishing for children. At Karanta, Adebola shapes voice, content standards, and creativity.
She is a wife and mum living in the UK, and loving family rituals of weekly library trips and long walks.
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