Their language. Their roots. Their adventure.
Meet Hinya — a playful new way for Somali Bantu kids to learn Chizigula through songs, games, and adventure.
Coming Soon • Late 2026 • iOS & Android
Egg Incubator
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A little world of learning awaits.
Explore the three core learning loops that keep children excited to practice Chizigula every day.
Visual, Story-Driven Lessons
Children journey through 21 illustrated milestones. Native elder voice models clear pronunciations, supported by gentle English hints so diaspora kids learn independently without getting stuck.
Learning feels like play.
Three expressive game experiences that turn grammar rules and numbers into satisfying, kid-friendly puzzles.
Word Train
Bantu verb conjugation made visual. Children snap subject prefixes (Na-, Cha-) to verb actions (-dya) to assemble full sentences like toy train wagons.
Count & Tap
Master Chizigula numbers (Mosi, Pili, Tatu, Nne, Shano...) through multi-sensory tactile counting. Little fingers tap illustrated characters with instant audio reinforcement.
Egg Incubator
A habit loop that builds genuine anticipation. Practicing Chizigula each day keeps the nest egg warm over a 5-day cycle until a new feathered friend hatches into the child’s bird sanctuary.
Hear the language come alive.
Tap any greeting below to hear native elder audio. Notice how children respond respectfully to elders versus peers.
Wi vihi?
How are you?
Everyday greeting exchanged between children and friends.
Faya!
Good / Fine!
Natural child response when greeted with "Wi vihi?".
Mwi vihi?
How are you?
Polite plural form taught for greeting parents, elders, or a room.
Chi faya!
We are fine!
United group answer when children respond together to an elder.
Children say Mwi vihi? to parents and elders, answering Chi faya! together. Peers greet informally with Wi vihi? and Faya!
A language worth passing on.
From our elders to the next generation, Hinya helps keep Chizigula alive — one word, one song, one child at a time.
Oral Heritage
Carried across generations from Somalia and Kenya to communities worldwide.
Diaspora Friendly
Built specifically for English-speaking children to build vocabulary with zero frustration.
Family Bonding
"Teach a grown-up" reverse learning cards create shared joy at home.
Singing makes Chizigula stick.
Watch the flagship sing-along video for our greeting anthem: "Wi vihi? How Are You?"
Original Songs Shipped in Version 1.0
Produced with authentic Zigula phrasing and melodic catchiness
Greetings & Manners
Wi vihi? Faya!
Counting 1 to 10
Mosi, Pili, Tatu
My Body & Health
Singo na Shingo
Family & Elders
Wana na Wadala
Feelings Song
Kufurahi na Mayega
Birds of the Sky
Dege na Kasuku
Real words. Real voices. Real heritage.
Hinya is grounded in academic research from the landmark Chizigula-English Dictionary (Dayley, Mberwa, Temkin-Martinez, 2020), augmented by community speaker confirmations and verified audio.
822 Documented Chizigula Words
Searchable within the app, complete with native audio and provenance tags.
Math-Gated Parent Hub
Adult settings and source notes are secured behind multiplication challenges.
Their next adventure starts here.
Be among the first families to experience Hinya.
Priority Beta Invites
Be the first to test early app builds on TestFlight & Google Play.
Founding Member Badge
Special in-app profile badge and exclusive bird friend avatar.
Community Input
Vote on upcoming lesson topics, songs, and story storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chizigula?
Chizigula (also known as Kizigua or Zigula) is the Eastern Bantu language spoken by the Somali Bantu people (Wazigua). Today, vibrant diaspora communities thrive across the United States, Kenya, and around the world.
Is Hinya suitable for kids who speak only English?
Yes! Hinya is designed from scratch for English-speaking diaspora kids. Clear English audio guides and contextual translations support every lesson so children can explore independently.
When and where will Hinya launch?
Hinya will launch on iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android in late 2026. Early beta access will be provided to families on our waitlist.
How are the Chizigula words and pronunciations verified?
All vocabulary is sourced from academic research by Dayley, Mberwa, and Temkin-Martinez (2020) and confirmed by native elder speakers. We do not invent words or use automated translations.
How can parents or elders get in touch?
You can reach our team anytime at support@issaholdingsllc.com. We welcome feedback, elder storytellers, and community collaboration.