Stories about @DigiAfricanLang
“Greetings from…” Oratile Olivia, a Setswana language digital activist from South Africa
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the fifth episode of the "Greetings From..." series with this piece featuring Setswana language digital activist Oratile Olivia from South Africa.
“Greetings from…” Surajo Teete, a Fulfulde language digital activist from Nigeria
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the fourth episode of the "Greetings From..." series with this piece featuring Fulfulde language digital activist Surajo Teete from Nigeria.
“Greetings from…” Siya Masuku, an isiZulu language digital activist from South Africa
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the third episode of the "Greetings From..." series with this piece featuring isiZulu language digital activist Siya Masuku from South Africa.
“Greetings from…” Lucy Iwuala, an Igbo language digital activist from Nigeria
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the second episode of the "Greetings From..." series with this piece featuring Igbo language digital activist Lucy Iwuala from Nigeria.
“Greetings from…” Umasoye, an Ekpeye language digital activist from Nigeria
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the premiere of the "Greetings From..." series with an episode featuring Ekpeye language digital activist Umasoye from Nigeria.
Meet a pioneer promoting inclusion through digital STEM education in the Yoruba language
Dr. Taofeeq Adebayo is breaking entrenched language barriers and the digital divide by teaching scientific and technological concepts in Yoruba through digital platforms.
Digital activist discusses why native Yoruba speakers should embrace their Indigenous language in online spaces
Many people are beginning to forget all the rich cultural and historical aspects of Yoruba. If the language is to thrive, its culture and identity must be visible.
Surajo Teete: bringing the Fulfulde language of Nigeria into the digital world
Surajo Teete is hosting the @DigiAfricanLang Twitter account from August 3–9, 2023, covering his work around the Fulfulde language, native to Western Africa.
Franca Umasoye Igwe: promoting the Ekpeye language of Nigeria
Franca Umasoye Igwe is hosting the @DigiAfricanLang Twitter account from July 6-12, 2023, sharing invaluable perspectives on the Ekpeye language in Nigeria.
Toroga Denver: promoting the Khoikhoi language in South Africa
Toroga Denver is hosting the @DigiAfricanLang Twitter account from June 29-July 5, 2023, sharing invaluable perspectives on the Khoikhoi language of South Africa.
Faisal Ali's role in pioneering Ghanaian Pidgin on Wikipedia
Faisal Ali, a Wikimedia volunteer known as DaSupremo, has helped launch the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia in an effort to preserve language diversity online and offline.
Oratile Olivia Gabaphethe: striving to keep the Setswana language relevant, online and offline
Oratile Olivia Gabaphethe is hosting the @DigiAfricanLang Twitter account from June 15-21, 2023, sharing with us her work with the Setswana language through short films and other media.
Siki Dlanga: working to connect indigenous languages activists across South Africa
Siki Dlanga is hosting the @DigiAfricanLang Twitter account from June 1-7, 2023, covering her work around indigenous languages of South Africa.
