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Professional West African English voice actor recording in a broadcast-quality studio

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.

7

West African territories

OED

Recognised since 2020

48h

Delivery

Native speakers only
Broadcast-quality studios
24–48h turnaround
Dedicated project manager
Trusted by global brands
Native speakers only
Broadcast-quality studios
24–48h turnaround
Dedicated project manager
Trusted by global brands

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.

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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.

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West African English voice actor recording a script in a professional studio
7
Territories
Nigerian · Ghanaian
48h
Delivery

Voice over rates

Professional African English voice-over recordings

Standard

Best for short corporate videos, IVR systems and internal communications.

  • Up to 150 words
  • 1 revision included
  • Delivered as .wav or .mp3
  • 48h turnaround
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Full production

A complete managed service for eLearning, advertising campaigns and longer-form content.

  • Any word count
  • Casting + script review
  • Post-production included
  • Dedicated project manager
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Trusted by global brands

We have used GoLocalise on a regular basis for projects in a number of languages. The service we receive is great. The team is always friendly and professional. The voiceovers we receive are of a very high quality and the turnaround is extremely quick. We are very happy to recommend GoLocalise to other businesses.
Jo SamuelAnimator at Pixel Circus
We’ve worked with the GoLocalise team on countless video projects and have always had the same consistent, great experience. Not only are they responsive and quick on turnaround, I can always trust the VO will be done right – they are always 100% clear with communication and ensure their talent is prepared to record by asking necessary questions upfront before recording. Highly recommended and will definitely work with them on future projects.
Jonathan LappsAccount Manager at Epipheo
It was a pleasure to work with David and the team at GoLocalise. David gave me lots of help and advice, guiding me through my first subtitling project. He really knows his stuff! The experience was completely pain-free. I would not hesitate to recommend GoLocalise – outstanding work at a good price.
Kerry GilliesDirector at Synergy Language Services
They’re reliable, adaptive and obsessed with quality. And while you can never be 100% guaranteed of perfection, you can be sure GoLocalise will go the extra mile to get it right every time. Whether that’s hiring extra resources, hopping on multiple calls or even changing their internal processes, they’ll do what it takes. We’ve worked with them now for over 5 years and we are truly thankful to have such a strong localisation partner for our business.
Lucas ColeSales and Marketing Director at Epipheo

How can we help you?

Your project manager has everything covered

1

Brief review

We review your script, style notes and target audience, so we have everything needed for a well-planned delivery.

2

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.

3

Recording & production

Once you have chosen your voice, we schedule studio time, manage the session and handle all editing and post-production.

4

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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