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Africa's Premier Translation Service: Native Expertise & Cultural Authenticity

Connect with Africa's diverse languages through our network of native translators. We combine deep cultural understanding with professional expertise to deliver translations that truly resonate.

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"Exceptional quality and fast turnaround. Exactly what we needed for our expansion."

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Co-founder, Antara Health

"Their attention to cultural nuances made our content truly resonate with our audiences."

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"Professional, reliable, and consistently excellent quality across all our projects."

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Specialized African Language Translation Services

From Swahili to Yoruba, we provide expert translation services across Africa's rich linguistic landscape

Document Translation

  • Native African language translators for authentic translations
  • Cultural context preservation and local market adaptation
  • Specialized in legal, technical, and business documents
Starting from $0.08 per word
Cultural Accuracy Native Experts

Subtitling

  • Engaging Subtitles: Accurate and culturally relevant subtitles for video content.
  • Increase Global Reach: Make your videos accessible to a wider audience.
  • Professional Quality: Enhance viewer experience with seamless subtitles.
Starting from $3 per minute
Fast Delivery Native Experts

Voice Actors

  • Multilingual Voiceover Talent: Professional voice actors in diverse languages.
  • Enhance Engagement: Bring your content to life with compelling voiceovers.
  • Versatile Applications: E-learning, commercials, audiobooks, and more.
Starting from $50 per hour
Professional Native Speakers

Realtime Translations

  • Seamless Communication: Break down language barriers in real-time.
  • Conferences & Events: Expert interpreters for multilingual events.
  • Global Business: Facilitate international meetings and negotiations.
Starting from $75 per hour
Live Support Expert Interpreters

Proofreading & AI Review

  • Human-Powered Quality: Refine AI translations for accuracy and fluency.
  • Ensure Brand Voice: Maintain consistency across languages.
  • Error-Free Translations: Polish and perfect your translated content.
Starting from $0.04 per word
Quality Check Fast Turnaround

Transcription

  • Accurate Transcriptions: Convert audio and video to text with precision.
  • Versatile Applications: Meetings, interviews, content repurposing, and more.
  • Searchable Content: Create text records for easy access and analysis.
Starting from $1.5 per minute
High Accuracy Quick Delivery

Why Choose Lughayangu for African Language Translation

Your bridge to authentic African language communication

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Native African Language Experts

Our translators are native speakers who understand the cultural nuances and contextual meanings of African languages, ensuring authentic and accurate translations.

  • Indigenous translators
  • Cultural expertise
  • Local market knowledge
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Quality & Authentication

Our rigorous quality assurance process ensures your translations are not just linguistically accurate but culturally authentic and contextually appropriate.

  • Cultural verification
  • Context validation
  • Quality assurance
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African Language Pairs
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our turnaround times vary based on your needs:

  • Standard Translation: 24-48 hours
  • Express Service: 12-24 hours
  • Urgent Projects: Custom timeline available

For urgent projects, we can often accommodate even faster timelines - just let us know your deadline when requesting a quote.

We maintain high quality through our rigorous 3-step process:

  1. Translation by a qualified native speaker
  2. Review by a second linguist
  3. Final quality assurance check

All our translators are subject matter experts in their fields, ensuring technical accuracy alongside linguistic precision.

Legal Contracts
Technical Manuals
Marketing Materials
Websites
Academic Papers
Certificates

Our specialized translators are matched to your content type to ensure optimal results.

NDA Protection
All translators sign strict non-disclosure agreements

Secure Infrastructure
256-bit encrypted servers

ISO 17100 Certified
Following industry best practices

Your documents are handled in a secure environment and permanently deleted after project completion if requested.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Your peace of mind is our priority

Free Unlimited Revisions

We'll revise until you're completely satisfied with the translation

Money-Back Guarantee

Full refund if we can't meet your quality standards

24/7 Support Team

Dedicated team ready to address any concerns

Our pricing is straightforward and transparent, based on several factors:

  • Word Count: The primary factor in calculating cost
  • Language Pair: Some language combinations may have different rates
  • Delivery Speed: Express service has a different rate than standard delivery
  • Document Complexity: Technical or specialized content may have adjusted rates

You'll receive an instant quote before committing to any service. No hidden fees or surprises - what you see is what you pay.

We offer flexible payment options to make it convenient for you:

Credit/Debit Cards
Bank Transfer
Mobile Money

All payments are processed securely. For corporate clients, we also offer flexible billing terms and purchase orders.

We support a wide range of file formats:

  • Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Design: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
  • Web: HTML, XML, JSON
  • Subtitles: SRT, VTT
  • Text: TXT, RTF
  • Others: Just ask!

We'll deliver your translation in the same format as your original file, maintaining all formatting and layout.

Our translators are carefully selected professionals who meet our strict criteria:

  • Native speakers of the target language
  • Subject matter expertise in their fields
  • Relevant academic qualifications
  • Regular quality assessments

We match your project with translators who have specific experience in your industry or subject matter to ensure the highest quality results.

Absolutely! We want you to be completely satisfied with your translation:

  • Review period of 7 days after delivery
  • Unlimited revisions for accuracy issues
  • Quick turnaround on revision requests
  • No additional cost for quality-related revisions

Simply highlight the parts you'd like revised and provide your feedback. We'll take care of it promptly at no extra charge.

Africa's Premier Language Database

Home to over 1,985 African language dictionaries, making us the continent's largest translation resource.

East Africa

  • Swahili ↔️ English
  • Kikuyu ↔️ English
  • Luo ↔️ English
  • Kamba ↔️ English
  • Maasai ↔️ English

West Africa

  • Yoruba ↔️ English
  • Hausa ↔️ English
  • Igbo ↔️ English
  • Akan ↔️ English

Southern Africa

  • Zulu ↔️ English
  • Xhosa ↔️ English
  • Shona ↔️ English
  • Ndebele ↔️ English

Central Africa

  • Lingala ↔️ English
  • Tshiluba ↔️ English
  • Kikongo ↔️ English

North Africa

  • Arabic ↔️ English
  • Berber ↔️ English
  • Tamazight ↔️ English

We provide specialized translation services across key African industries:

International Development

NGO documentation, aid programs, and development project materials

Financial Services

Banking, mobile money, and fintech documentation

Public Health

Health education and medical communication materials

Technology

App localization and technical documentation

Education

Academic materials and educational resources

Government

Policy documents and official communications

Healthcare

Medical documentation and patient materials

Legal

Legal documents and court interpretations

  Each translation is handled by specialists with deep industry knowledge and cultural understanding.

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Cultural Assessment

Understanding cultural context and local nuances

  • Cultural sensitivity review
  • Local context adaptation
  • Target audience analysis
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Expert Translation

Translation by native speakers with subject expertise

  • Industry-specific terminology
  • Native language proficiency
  • Technical accuracy
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Peer Review

Secondary review by another qualified translator

  • Accuracy verification
  • Style consistency check
  • Grammar and syntax review
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Final Quality Check

Comprehensive quality assurance review

  • Format verification
  • Final proofreading
  • Client requirements check

Need Expert African Language Translation?

Connect with our network of native African language translators for culturally authentic and precise translations.

Transparent Translation Pricing

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Standard Translation

$0.10/word

Professional human translation

  • 24-48 hour delivery
  • Professional translator
  • Quality assurance
  • 100% confidential
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