
Voice Over · African English
African English voice over services
Native West African English voice actors for corporate video, eLearning, advertising and more. Nigerian, Ghanaian and other West African accents, all recorded in broadcast-quality studios.
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West African territories
OED
Recognised since 2020
48h
Delivery
Are you an African English voice actor?
We're always adding new voices to our roster. Send us your demos and we'll consider you for upcoming African English projects.
About African English voice over
Find the right West African English voice for your project
English is the official or national language in seven West African territories, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Nigerian and Ghanaian English carry the largest speaker bases within that group.
West African English has its own recognisable sound: a syllable-timed rhythm rather than the stress-timed pattern of British or American English, shaped by the tonal structure of the region's indigenous languages. It has been recognised as a legitimate variety by the Oxford English Dictionary since 2020.
At GoLocalise, we work with professional West African English voice actors who record in approved studios. We manage every step, from script review and casting through to editing and final delivery, so the voice you use matches your audience.
Within West Africa the accents are distinct — Nigerian, Ghanaian, Sierra Leonean, Liberian and Cameroonian — and each one is unmistakable to local ears, so the first question is always which country you are speaking to.
A few production notes: these are among the fastest-growing markets for media, mobile and e-learning content, and audiences respond to an authentic local voice rather than a generic one. Tell us the target country and we cast a native speaker to match.

Voice over rates
Professional African English voice-over recordings
Best for short corporate videos, IVR systems and internal communications.
- Up to 150 words
- 1 revision included
- Delivered as .wav or .mp3
- 48h turnaround
A complete managed service for eLearning, advertising campaigns and longer-form content.
- Any word count
- Casting + script review
- Post-production included
- Dedicated project manager
Trusted by global brands
How can we help you?
Your project manager has everything covered
Brief review
We review your script, style notes and target audience, so we have everything needed for a well-planned delivery.
Casting
We search our West African English voice talent database and send you a shortlist of demos in the tone you want, whether warm, authoritative, energetic or conversational.
Recording & production
Once you have chosen your voice, we schedule studio time, manage the session and handle all editing and post-production.
Delivery
Broadcast-ready files in your chosen format, on budget and on time.
Most projects delivered within 24–48 hours
Dedicated project manager on every job
Professional native West African English voice actors
Recordings in approved, broadcast-quality studios
Most common questions
Which West African accent do I need?
It depends on your target market. Nigerian and Ghanaian English are the two largest and most widely recognised varieties, with Sierra Leonean, Liberian and Cameroonian English also available. We advise on the right fit for your audience before anything is recorded.
West African or South African English — which do I need?
Whichever matches your market, because the two are not substitutes. They are separate varieties, shaped by different colonial histories and different indigenous-language substrates, and share little beyond both being forms of English. For Nigeria, Ghana and the rest of the region, West African English is what this page covers; for content aimed at South Africa, we run a dedicated South African English service. Tell us the countries you are targeting and we will point you to the right roster.
How quickly can an African English voice over project be delivered?
Most short projects are delivered within 24 to 48 hours. The final date depends on script length and talent availability. Your project manager will confirm the timeline at the start of the project.
How much does an African English voice over cost?
Every African English voice over is quoted individually. Recording starts from an all-inclusive Basic Studio Fee covering studio time and a sound engineer, with a usage licence added for broadcast, advertising or online campaigns. African English rates depend on script length, talent and how the audio is used — send your script for an exact, no-obligation quote, backed by our Price Match Promise.
How do I hire an African English voice actor?
Share your script, target market and the style you want, and we will shortlist native African English voice actors for you to choose from. We record in our own broadcast-quality Central-London studios or through our global talent network, with a dedicated project manager handling everything from casting to final delivery.
What projects can I use an African English voice over for?
We produce African English voice overs for corporate videos, eLearning and training, TV and radio commercials, explainer and social videos, IVR and telephone systems, documentaries, video games, apps and audiobooks — all recorded to broadcast quality and ready to publish.
Do you offer African English dubbing, subtitling and translation as well?
Yes. Alongside African English voice over we provide African English dubbing, subtitling and translation, so you can localise a whole project with one team. Combining services keeps terminology, tone and timing consistent across every version.
Why choose GoLocalise for African English voice over services?
GoLocalise has been a trusted voice over and localisation agency since 2008, with more than 1,000 professional voice actors across 100+ languages, native-speaking directors and our own Central-London studios. For African English that means natural, accurate audio for African markets, delivered on time and to broadcast standard.
Can I hear African English voice samples before booking?
Yes. Browse our African English voice actors and listen to their demos, or send your script and we will shortlist voices and provide sample reads, so you can choose the perfect African English voice over before you commit.
What file formats do you deliver African English voice overs in?
We deliver African English voice over in whatever format you need — WAV, MP3, AIFF and more — at broadcast specifications, as separate files or a single mix, ready to drop straight into your project.
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Ready to start your African English voice over project?
Send us your script and we’ll match you with the right voice actor today.
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