N'Ko is a writing system created in 1949 by the Guinean scholar Solomana Kante for the Manding languages, which include Bambara, Malinke, and Soninke. It was designed to promote literacy and cultural identity among speakers of these languages in West Africa. The script is written from right to left and has its own unique characters. The N'Ko alphabet consists of 27 letters, representing both consonants and vowels. It is used in various forms of media, including literature, education, and music, helping to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Manding people.