Akan is one of the most widely used languages in West Africa, with speakers throughout Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo. In Ghana specifically, Akan is the most widely spoken indigenous language and is used throughout much of the country. While many Ghanaians speak English in more formal settings, Akan is the preferred language of interpersonal communication. So if you want to not only reach a new audience in the region but also hold their attention, you’ll need reliable English to Akan translation.

 

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Akan is a Niger-Congo language in the same family as Swahili, Yoruba, and Zulu.

Specifically, Akan belongs to the Kwa branch, which most of the grammar of Haitian Creole is based on. While translating into any language is a difficult undertaking, properly translating text into Akan is particularly challenging due to the culture surrounding the Akan language. Akan is noteworthy for its extensive use of proverbs, idioms, and intertextuality between Akan-language works, and not using such expressions can make speech seem flat and awkward to native speakers.

 

As such, skillful translation means striking the right balance to convey your message naturally. Our translators are highly experienced in working with a range of materials aimed at Akan speakers.

 

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Translation Services We Offer for Akan

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• Website translation. Let our team help you expand your Internet presence to meet the needs of Akan speakers. We help with e-commerce sites and company blogs as well as government and education websites.

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• Advertising. Be sure your ad copy resonates with your intended audience. We can manage translations for commercials, print and online ad campaigns, and more, keeping in mind cultural nuances and current language use.

 

Our team is ready to manage your translation project whether your audience is in Accra, Kumasi, Yamoussoukro, or anywhere else where Akan is spoken. At TranslationServices.com, we have years of experience tailoring translations to the unique needs of our clients and their enterprises. To ask about your own project or to receive a free quote, message us now.