Africa's LSP Podcast

Go behind the scenes of Season 4 of Africa's LSP Podcast with producers Emmanuel Clifford Gyetuah [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecgyetuah/] and Frank Boakye Gyan⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankboakyegyan/]. Discover the highlights, hear about the unexpected challenges they faced, and learn what they've learned along the way. Get ready for an inside look at your favorite podcast! Africa’s LSP Podcast is also available in all major podcasts libraries. From Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5NUIJIWkV5MYTgvO6Qavir] to Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c23f6561-4f51-48db-9f94-bcc5b5081943/africas-lsp-podcast] and Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/africas-lsp-podcast/id1549577821?uo=4] to YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@africaslsppodcast/videos]. Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bolingoconsult.com/], a language services company, and hosted by Grace Hammoah Agyemang. Edited by Frank Boakye Gyan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankboakyegyan/]. Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children’s book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com [https://podcast.localizationafrica.com/localization-project-management-for-low-resource-languages-with-mary-mawuena-nanafi/www.books.bolingoconsult.com]⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and major audiobook platforms (search ‘Ami Series Volume 1 & 2’). Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on our next episode, please send us an email via podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

In this episode, we sit down with Qhawekazi Phelakho [https://www.linkedin.com/in/qhawekaziphelakho/], a seasoned localization expert, to discuss the intricacies of localizing content for the South African market. We look into the importance of cultural nuances, language diversity, and specific considerations for e-commerce and media content. Qhawekazi shares valuable insights and practical tips to help businesses and organizations navigate the complexities of the South African market and achieve success in localization. She makes reference to the South African Localization Guide. Get the guide via: https://localizationafrica.com/south-african-localisation-guide/ Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bolingoconsult.com/], a language services provider, and hosted by Grace Hammoah Agyemang. Edited by Frank Boakye Gyan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankboakyegyan/]. Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children’s book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com [https://podcast.localizationafrica.com/localization-project-management-for-low-resource-languages-with-mary-mawuena-nanafi/www.books.bolingoconsult.com]⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and major audiobook platforms (search for ‘Ami Series Volume 1 & 2’). Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on our next episode, please send us an email via podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

In this episode, we look into the world of language preservation with Franca Ụmásoyé Igwe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/francaumasoyeigwe/], a passionate language advocate. Discover how she's leveraging technology to revitalize the Ekpeye language, a Niger-Congo language spoken in Nigeria. Learn about her innovative initiatives, including online language courses and multimedia projects, and how they're empowering the next generation of Ekpeye speakers. Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bolingoconsult.com/], a language services provider, and hosted by Grace Hammoah Agyemang. Edited by Frank Boakye Gyan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankboakyegyan/]. Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children’s book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com [https://podcast.localizationafrica.com/localization-project-management-for-low-resource-languages-with-mary-mawuena-nanafi/www.books.bolingoconsult.com]⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and major audiobook platforms (search for ‘Ami Series Volume 1 & 2’). Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on our next episode, please send us an email via podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

Africa's LSP Podcast is a monthly podcast that dives into the world of language services in Africa. In a recent episode, Dr. Wycliffe Masezerano, a researcher in governance and regional integration, joined the show to discuss his PhD thesis on language policy and trade language in the East African Community, with a focus on Kiswahili in Rwanda. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult [https://bolingoconsult.com/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a language services provider, and hosted by Grace Hammoah Agyemang. Edited by Frank Boakye Gyan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankboakyegyan/]. Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children’s book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com [https://books.bolingoconsult.com/] ⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and major audiobook platforms (search for ‘Ami Series Volume 1 & 2’). Should you have suggestions about topics we should cover or want to be a guest on our next episode, please send us an email via podcast@bolingoconsult.com / info@bolingoconsult.com.

Africa's LSP Podcast welcomes Somali linguist and localization expert, Abdikadir Hassan Yussuf, to discuss the intricacies of localizing content, product and services for Somali market. In this episode, Abdikadir shares valuable insights on: * Understanding the Somali language: Gain a deeper understanding of the Somali language, including its dialects and cultural nuances. * Navigating cultural sensitivities: Learn how to effectively navigate cultural nuances in Somali localization to avoid misunderstandings and offensive content. * Overcoming technical challenges: Discover practical solutions for addressing technical challenges such as font compatibility and right-to-left text direction. * Building relationships with Somali communities: Understand the importance of localizing content for NGOs and development organizations working in the Horn of Africa. * Staying updated on market trends: Explore the latest trends in the Somali market and how businesses can adapt their localization strategies accordingly. Africa’s LSP Podcast is also available in all major podcasts libraries. From Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5NUIJIWkV5MYTgvO6Qavir] to Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c23f6561-4f51-48db-9f94-bcc5b5081943/africas-lsp-podcast] and Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/africas-lsp-podcast/id1549577821?uo=4] to YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@africaslsppodcast/videos]. Africa’s LSP Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bolingo Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bolingoconsult.com/], a language services company, and hosted by Grace Hammoah Agyemang. Edited by Frank Boakye Gyan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankboakyegyan/]. Bolingo Consult has published Ami Series, a children’s book on the environment, which is available in seven (7) languages: Arabic, English, Ewe, French, Kiswahili, Twi, and Zulu. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.books.bolingoconsult.com [https://podcast.localizationafrica.com/localization-project-management-for-low-resource-languages-with-mary-mawuena-nanafi/www.books.bolingoconsult.com]⁠⁠⁠ to get a copy. The English audiobook version is also available on Spotify, Kobo, Google, and major audiobook platforms (search ‘Ami Series Volume 1 & 2’).