Give Your Children The Gift Of Their Mother Tongue
The Complete Dagbani Language System for Children, Families & Working Professionals
Reconnect with your heritage in a structured 3-month learning journey — starting with Module 1: The Foundation.
Learn Dagbani the Right Way — From the Very Beginning
Download a free beginner’s guide to understanding the Dagbani alphabet and correct pronunciation.
12+ Years
Preserving Culture
56,000+
Community Members
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15+ Countries
audience Worldwide
Your Language is Your Legacy
Every day, more Dagbanli children grow up unable to speak to their grandparents. Diasporans feel disconnected. Spouses struggle to blend into the culture. Workers moving to the Northern Region want to connect meaningfully with the people.
Language is the bridge. Culture is the root. Identity is the foundation.
If we don’t pass this down now… the next generation will lose what our ancestors protected for centuries.
This course exists to stop that loss — and rebuild the connection.
The Heart Behind the Mission
Kumtili Dikpong (Abdul-Latif Umar)
“I built this program because I lived the struggle.”
I left Yendi at age seven and grew up in Accra. Over time, I watched my language, culture, and identity slowly fade.
Years later, returning to the North for senior high school reconnected me to my roots. I listened to elders, explored forgotten historical sites, and realized how much of Dagbon’s knowledge was disappearing.
That realization led me to a single question:
If we don’t preserve our heritage, who will?
In 2012, I launched my first Dagbon history website. That effort grew into Dagbonkingdom.com and the Dagbon Media Foundation, which for over a decade has documented and shared Dagbon’s history, culture, and stories with the world.
This Dagbani language program exists because:
- our children are losing the language
- diasporans are disconnected
- spouses want to belong
- newcomers need cultural understanding
This is more than a course. It is my mission, my service, and my legacy to Dagbon.
And now, I invite you to pass that legacy on.
A Complete Step-by-Step Learning Journey
You are starting with Module 1, but the full system includes 3 levels:
Month 1: The Foundation
Module 1Master:
Month 2: The Connector
Module 2Coming soon — builds deeper fluency and sentence structure.
Month 3: The Storyteller
Module 3Coming soon — proverbs, storytelling, cultural expressions, tradition
You can enroll in Module 1 now and join the waitlist for discounts on Modules 2 & 3.
Instant Access to Everything You Need to Start Speaking Dagbani
12 High-Quality Video Lessons
Step-by-step breakdowns of every concept.
12 Printable Workbooks
Practice exercises for every lesson.
12 “Cheat Sheet” Handouts
Understand what’s said at gatherings, pick up the meaning behind proverbs, and finally get the jokes and references everyone shares.
Audio Drills Package
Perfect your pronunciation anywhere.
Exclusive Gifts for Module 1 Students
Enroll today and receive 3 carefully curated digital resources designed to deepen language learning and cultural connection.
Bonus 1: Dagbani Visual Dictionary
A beautifully designed, beginner friendly visual reference featuring everyday words, objects, animals, body parts, and household items. Perfect for children and visual learners.
Bonus 2: Tales of Asuro Storybook
A graded beginner storybook written specifically for learners. Read your first short stories in Dagbani, build confidence, and enjoy language through storytelling.
Bonus 3: The Origins of Dagbon
A simplified and engaging introduction to the history of the Mole Dagomba people. Understand who you are, where you come from, and why Dagbon matters not just what you speak.
Total Value: $74 — Yours Free When You Enroll in Module 1
Why We Created This Course
For over 12 years, Dagbon Media Foundation has shared Dagbon history, culture, language, news, and tourism with the world. Throughout this journey, we’ve received countless messages from people—at home and abroad—who want to learn Dagbanli but have no structured way to do so.
Parents in Accra, London, and New York tell us their children are losing the ability to speak Dagbanli, adopting English and other languages instead. Even those who can speak the language often don’t know the history, identity, and cultural values that make them Dagbamba.
We believe identity builds confidence. When children understand who they are and where they come from, they stand taller, feel proud, and develop a deep sense of belonging.
This course exists to change that—to help the next generation speak the language of their ancestors, stay connected to their roots, and carry the heritage of Dagbon into the future.
Choose Your Path
Perfect for parents, students, and busy professionals.
You get:
- Lifetime access to Module 1
- All workbooks
- All cheat sheets
- Audio drills
- All 4 bonuses
- Access to future updates
(One-time)
Option 2: VIP One-on-One Coaching
$124
For learners who want personal correction and accountability.
You get:
- Everything in Self-Paced
- 4 weekly live coaching sessions (Zoom/WhatsApp)
- Personalized pronunciation feedback
- Weekly progress tracking
- Direct WhatsApp access to the instructor
(One-time) (Limited spots available)
PAY FOR ALL 3 MODULES NOW AND SAVE BIG
For families committed to full fluency, we offer a 3-Month Full Access Package:
FULL PROGRAM (Modules 1 + 2 + 3)
- Includes all future modules
- Priority access
- Biggest discount
- Locked-in price
$119
(Save $28)
Early Bird Full-Program Price
This Course Is Perfect for You If…
No matter your background or reason for learning, this Dagbanli course is designed to help you communicate confidently, connect deeply with people of Dagbon, and engage meaningfully with the culture.
Diaspora Parents
Your children are growing up in the UK, USA, or elsewhere, and you want them to stay connected to their Dagbamba roots and communicate with extended family back home.
Professionals & Culture Enthusiasts
You work with communities in Northern Ghana or you simply love West African culture and you want the language skills to build trust, understand local contexts, and explore the rich heritage and traditions of the Dagbon Kingdom.
Married Into Dagbon
You’ve married a Dagbamba partner and want to connect with your in-laws, understand family conversations, and fully participate in cultural celebrations.
Moving to Northern Region
You’re relocating to Northern Ghana for work or life, and want to communicate effectively in a region where over 90% of people speak Dagbanli daily.
MEET YOUR TUTOR
Learn Dagbani from a Master of the Language and Culture
Malik Abukari, popularly known as Malik Alshabazz, is a highly respected Dagbani teacher, historian, and cultural expert with deep roots in Dagbon heritage. As a founding member of the Dagbon Media Foundation, he has played a vital role in collecting, documenting, and preserving Dagbon’s cultural and linguistic resources. His work over the years has helped safeguard oral history and traditional knowledge that might otherwise have been lost.
With extensive experience teaching Dagbani at the primary level within Ghana Education Service (GES) schools, Malik brings proven classroom expertise to this program. He is known for his calm, simple teaching style and his ability to break down complex language structures into clear, practical lessons that beginners can easily understand. Whether you are a child, a parent, a spouse, or a professional new to Dagbon, learning under his guidance means you are truly in capable and trusted hands.
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