Wonder Needs a Workflow | Nkululeko Sedibe on Building WonderBooks, a South African AR Classroom

From ‘guilt-free screen time’ to a hybrid impact model, the iNKULU founder unpacks what it really takes to turn phones into portals for learning – and self-doubt into momentum.

In this episode, Nkululeko explains how his startup, iNKULU Creative, created WonderBooks — a digital learning platform that transforms standard school content into animated, gamified, and story-driven lessons.

He talks about how WonderBooks emerged from frustration with boring textbooks and aims to make learning feel more like play — so children engage naturally without realizing they’re studying.

The conversation touches on the difficulties of launching edtech in Africa: limited resources, market resistance, and the challenge of building meaningful educational products in a system not yet primed for them.

Ultimately, the episode argues for rethinking education — using creativity, tech, and local storytelling to reclaim attention and make learning joyful and relevant for African kids.