In this episode, we delve into the pivotal role of the Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) in elevating the visibility of the language industry across the continent. Join us as we sit down with Christiana Aboagye, the coordinator of ALCA, to explore how the association is working tirelessly to enhance recognition and appreciation for language professionals in Africa. From engaging with governments and civil society organizations to advocating for ethical standards and professionalism, discover how ALCA is driving positive change and fostering growth within the language services ..read more

Africa's rich linguistic tapestry, with its many low-resource languages, offers a unique challenge for localization project managers. Our guest for this episode is Mary Mawuena Nanafi, a project manager at Bolingo Consult with extensive experience in managing low-resource language projects. She will dive into practical tools and strategies to navigate the uncertainties inherent in managing such projects. She will also explore a crucial, often overlooked aspect: navigating uncertainties. Join us to discover how to overcome these challenges and streamline your African localization projects focus ..read more

In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Ghanaian languages with our esteemed guest, Belinda Missaah Tuffour, an MPhil researcher from the University of Education, Winneba - Ajumako. Belinda’s study seeks to comparatively examine the tone usage within specific syntactic structures in these two Akan dialects. Belinda is investigating how tones manifest in pronominals, nouns, and verbs across both dialects as well as gather acoustic evidence to compare pitch values. She also explores the underlying phonological and tonal rules governing these variations. Africa’s LSP P ..read more

Embark on a journey through the captivating realm of localization with our esteemed guest, Louise Callcott-Stevens, in this enlightening episode of Africa's LSP Podcast. Join us as we explore the profound impact of EarCandy's contributions to Africa's linguistic landscape. Louise shares her invaluable insights on the dynamic field of localization, from dubbing to subtitling, and how it Welcome to the world of limitless possibilities in the realm of language and culture. Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠, a Multiple Language Services Provider, and hosted by&nb ..read more

Let's delve into the vibrant world of African children's literature with our guest, Christelle Zami, on this illuminating episode of Africa's LSP Podcast. Join us as we unravel the enchanting journey behind 'Ami Series' and Christelle's remarkable dedication to localizing children's stories across the continent. Discover how her work transcends borders, empowering young minds through the magic of culturally rich storytelling. Tune in to explore the boundless potential of African children's literature, where imagination knows no limits. Welcome to a world of stories, inspiration, and the remark ..read more

Step into the captivating world of translation and cultural preservation on Africa's LSP Podcast, where we engage with Sopuru Egbodo, a skilled Content Writer and Translator. In this episode, we explore Sopuru's fascinating journey in bridging language divides through his expertise in Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin English translation. Join us as we uncover the nuances, challenges, and unique aspects of these languages. Discover how Sopuru navigates the intricacies of translations for various target audiences across different industries, ensuring cultural accuracy and linguistic depth. Tune in to ga ..read more

Join us on Africa's LSP Podcast as we delve into the inspiring work of Theovision International in spreading the Gospel across Africa in local languages. Our guest, Theodore Philip Asare, the Executive Vice President of Theovision, shares the organization's mission to serve the Body of Christ and demonstrate the love of Christ through audio recordings of the Bible. Discover the challenges they've encountered, their collaboration with language service providers, and the profound impact their recordings have had on African communities. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on promoting multi ..read more

Join us on Africa's LSP Podcast as we embark on a captivating journey into the world of conference interpreting with the remarkable Paul Thierry. In this episode, we explore the art of bridging language divides and delving into the intricacies of multilingual communication. Discover the behind-the-scenes experiences, challenges, and triumphs of a freelance conference interpreter, as he takes us through a typical day in his job. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Paul, as he gives us insights into the vital role played by interpreters in international events. Africa’s LSP Podcast i ..read more

Join us in this insightful episode of Africa's LSP Podcast as we sit with Christian Elongue, a Knowledge Management Consultant and Managing Director of Kabod Group, a Language Service Company in Africa. Christian, in this episode, offers insights into the most exciting developments currently happening in the language services industry in Africa. From discussing important skills and attributes for language service providers, to overcoming challenges, and ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate services, Christian provides a wealth of knowledge for anyone looking to break into the ind ..read more

Join us for an insightful conversation with Oluwadamilare Igbayiloye, a Yoruba language coach and content creator. In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the Yoruba language. Damilare shares her insights on the beauty and complexity of Yoruba, her rollercoaster journey of how she came to study Yoruba instead of Law, her work with Akonilede Yoruba, an online platform revolutionizing Yoruba language learning, and her experiences as a language service provider. Whether you're an LSP, a language enthusiast, a native speaker, or simply curious about Yoruba, you won't want to miss this ..read more