Perene Dachiny Ewekengha Okana
Dachiny Ewekengha, known as Dash, is a translator and subtitler from the Republic of Congo. He works with English, French, and Lingala. As the first subtitler from his country, his work has been featured on major streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV. Currently, Dash is a Localization Specialist and Coordinator for Afrolinguals Magazine. He also works as a Project Manager, Interpreter, and Trainer, where he helps colleagues better understand the translation market.
5 major ways African languages are being boosted by AI and how LSPs can maximize them.
While AI models have become proficient in global languages, the over 2,000 languages spoken in Africa have remained on the sidelines, trapped in a cycle of being labeled “low-resource” due to a lack of digital data. This isn’t just a technological gap; it’s a barrier to inclusion, limiting access to information, education, economic opportunity, and […]
Video Editor
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our media team. The Video Editor will play a key role in producing engaging video content for our programs, projects, events, and digital platforms. You will bring stories to life through visuals, sound, and motion graphics, ensuring alignment with Kabod Group’s brand identity and message.
Web and Content Manager – Volunteer
We are seeking a motivated and tech-savvy to support our Webmaster in maintaining and developing our digital platforms. The ideal candidate should have foundational skills in website development, familiarity with WordPress and Wix, and the flexibility to assist with a variety of IT support tasks. This role offers practical experience in a dynamic digital environment and is ideal for a recent graduate seeking to build a career in web development and IT.
Interpreters Without Borders (IWB)
The work nonprofits do matters. Budget and language should never be a barrier to impact.
Interpreters Without Borders (IWB) is a Kabod Localization Services (KLS) initiative that connects humanitarian and development organizations with specialized, rigorously vetted interpreters available online or in-person, within 24 hours.
An Overview of Associations of Translators and Interpreters in Africa
The language services industry in Africa is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector that has increasingly received global attention. This growth, fueled by collaboration and partnerships, is sustained through associations and online communities of language professionals. The role of these communities is even more significant on a continent with over 2,000 languages. Beyond simply representing […]
Neural Machine Translation to boost the representation of African languages in the digital space
Despite the large number of speakers of certain African languages, such as Swahili, Lingala and Yoruba, it is sad to note that many of these languages are underrepresented in the digital space. This is where neural machine translation (NMT) comes in. Unlike other statistical-based machine translation methods, Neural Machine Translation uses a large-scale neural network […]
Top 4 Reasons Why LSP.expert is a Strategic Tool for African Translators and Interpreters
LSP.expert stands out as a strategic tool for language professionals from Africa, offering a comprehensive and user-friendly platform tailored to the specific needs of translators, interpreters, and small translation agencies. This management software helps language professionals efficiently handle their daily tasks, from project management to invoicing, outsourcing, expenses, and client relations. Here are the top […]
Sydney Scott Sam
Sydney Scott Sam is a Ghanaian brand strategist and Founder & CEO of Workspace Global, a tech-driven platform that enables African entrepreneurs to access creative and brand services remotely. He has been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and is an active leader in marketing and brand development across emerging African markets. Sydney advises Kabod Group on marketing strategy and operational growth
Yinka Iyinolakan
Yinka Iyinolakan is a Nigerian social innovator and entrepreneur, serving as the Founder and CEO of CDIAL. the Centre for the Digitization of Indigenous African Languages. He is an Echoing Green Global Fellow and a PhD researcher in Computational Media and AI for low-resource languages. Yinka brings over a decade of expertise in communications, digital marketing and AI-driven language solutions and he advises Kabod Group on operations and strategy for our localization services.