welcome to afriword
Unlocking Africa’s Voices for the World
Afriword helps global businesses and organizations communicate clearly and authentically across Africa. With over a decade of experience, our work is trusted for its accuracy, cultural insight, and professional excellence.
WHY CHOOSE AFRIWORD?
- Expert Linguists: Native speakers fluent in diverse African languages and dialects.
- Global Expertise, Local Insight: Serving clients worldwide with deep cultural knowledge.
- Comprehensive Services: From translation to cognitive debriefing, we cover all linguistic needs.
- Proven Track Record: Trusted by clients like RWS Life Science, Lionbridge, BayanTech and Doctors of the World.
Languages offered
- Igbo
- Hausa
- Akan (Twi)
- Ga
- Yoruba
- Kasem
- Nankam
- Krio
- Nigerian Pidgin
About Us
Our Story: celebrating Africa’s Linguistic Diversity
Founded by Sunday Chibuike Obasi, a seasoned linguist with over a decade of experience, Afriword is dedicated to promoting African languages and cultures globally. Based in Accra, Ghana, we specialize in delivering high-quality linguistic services in Igbo, Hausa, Akan (Twi), Yoruba, Kasem, Nankam, Frafra, Krio, Nigerian Pidgin, and English. Our mission is to facilitate meaningful communication for businesses, NGOs, researchers, and individuals, fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
Our Vision
To be the world’s leading provider of African language solutions, empowering clients to engage with Africa’s vibrant linguistic heritage.
Our Team
Our linguists are native speakers with expertise in linguistics, cultural studies, and specialized fields like medical, legal, and technical translation. We use industry-leading tools like Trados Studio to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Our Commitment
- Quality: Rigorous quality assurance for every project.
- Cultural Authenticity: Reflecting the nuances of each language and culture.
- Client Satisfaction: 97% client retention rate, as evidenced by long-term partnerships with RWS Life Science, AGATO Translation, Welcome Translation Experts, Homeland Language Services, and more.
Our services
TRANSLATION
- Document Translation: Contracts, manuals, reports, academic papers, marketing materials.
- Website Translation: Full localization for African audiences.
- Multimedia Translation: Subtitles, dubbing, and transcription for videos and podcasts.
- Certified Translation: Official translations for legal, immigration, or academic purposes.
LOCALIZATION
• Website Localization: Tailoring websites for linguistic and cultural relevance.
• Software Localization: Adapting apps and UI for African users.
• Marketing Localization: Crafting campaigns with local idioms and values.
• E-commerce Localization: Optimizing product listings for African markets.
SUBTITLING AND DUBBING
• Subtitling: Accurate subtitles in African languages for films, e-learning, or corporate videos.
• Dubbing: Voice-overs with native speakers for authentic delivery.
CULTURAL CONSULTING
• Market Entry Consulting: Linguistic and cultural strategies for African markets.
• Cross-Cultural Training: Preparing teams for collaboration in African contexts.
• Content Review: Ensuring cultural appropriateness.
EDITING AND PROOFREADING
• Linguistic Editing: Refining grammar, style, and tone.
• Cultural Proofreading: Ensuring cultural alignment.
VOICEOVER SERVICES
• Commercial Voice-Overs: For ads or promotional videos.
• Educational Voice-Overs: For e-learning or training modules.
• Tailored to your brand or industry.
INTERPRETATION
• Simultaneous Interpretation: For conferences, webinars, and events.
• Consecutive Interpretation: For meetings, interviews, tourists or legal proceedings.
• Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI): Instant support for medical, legal, or general needs.
• Video Remote Interpretation (VRI): Virtual interpretation for global accessibility.
TRANSCRIPTION
- Verbatim Transcription: Word-for-word transcripts for legal or research purposes.
- Edited Transcription: Polished transcripts for publications or presentations.
- Time-Coded Transcription: For subtitling or media production.
LANGUAGE TRAINING
• Corporate Training: Teaching African languages for market expansion.
• Individual Lessons: Personalized courses for expats or enthusiasts.
• Cultural Workshops: Training on cultural nuances for effective communication.
COGNITIVE DEBRIEFING
• What is Cognitive Debriefing? A process to test translated materials (e.g., questionnaires, clinical trial documents) with native speakers to ensure clarity, comprehension, and cultural relevance.
• Applications: Medical research, pharmaceuticals, market research, social studies.
• Our Process: Conduct interviews, analyze feedback, and refine translations to eliminate ambiguities.
• Industries Served: Healthcare, academia, market research.
LINGUISTIC VALIDATION
• Applications: Clinical trials, medical devices, pharmaceuticals.
• Process: Forward and back translation, harmonization, and cognitive debriefing.
CONTENT CREATION
• Copywriting: For marketing, websites, or social media.
• Technical Writing: For manuals or user guides.
Our clients
Trusted by Leading Global Organizations
Afriword proudly serves a diverse range of clients, delivering high-quality linguistic services across industries. Here’s a list of some of the clients we’ve worked with, as featured in our founder’s professional experience:
Lionbridge
RWS Life Sciences
Homeland Language Services
AGATO Translation
Human Touch Translation (HTT)
Oracle Translation LTD. UK
testimonials
“Afriword’s translation of our medical documents into Akan (Twi) was flawless. Their attention to cultural nuances and timely delivery exceeded our expectations.”
Human Touch Translation
“Working with Afriword for over-the-phone interpretation in Hausa and Igbo has been a game-changer for our healthcare services. Highly professional and reliable.”
Homeland Language Services
“The cognitive debriefing process for our clinical trial questionnaires in Yoruba was thorough and insightful. Afriword is our go-to for African language solutions.”
Ready to unlock Africa’s linguistic potential? Contact Afriword for a free quote or consultation.