AfricanVoices

Democratizing African Speech Data for research and innovation

Discover, explore, and download high-quality Hausa, Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba datasets.

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Why African Voices?

Bridging the Data Gap

Access high-quality, culturally rich datasets that were previously fragmented.

Built for AI Innovation

Search and filter by metadata for faster research and development.

Community-Driven Quality

Continuous improvement through feedback and contribution.

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1900

Audio Hours

1.9m+

Authentic Sentence

500+

Unique Voices

What this Platform Offers

Curated Speech Datasets

Browse Hausa, Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba dataset with corresponding metadata (Age, Gender and Domain).

Search & Filters

Refine your search by language and demographic for precise result.

Customizable Downloads

Download dataset in chunk (5% -100%) to match your needs.

Feedback & Quality Loop

Share feedback and improvement areas to improve the dataset for everyone.

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Get Started in 5 Steps

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Sign Up or Log In

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Browse curated datasets

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Apply filters & preview datasets

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Select percentage & format to download

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Rate samples & report issues to improve

Ready to Build Inclusive AI with African Voices?

Join researchers, developers, and students leveraging curated African speech datasets to power next-generation voice AI.