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Voice of Hausa
Discover the Hausa language, spoken widely across West Africa, as a rich expression of culture, heritage, and community traditions.
Overview
Hausa is a major West African language spoken by millions, with a rich oral tradition and cultural heritage. This page provides curated datasets of audio and text to support AI research, language learning, and preservation efforts.
Sample Audio
Transcript: Habari, unaendeleaje? (Hello, how are you doing?)
Writing system
Hausa uses the Latin-based Boko script for most modern writing, and the traditional Ajami script, derived from Arabic, is still used in religious and cultural texts. This dual system reflects the language’s rich history and adaptability.
What’s Here Now
Urban Dialogue
Transcript: Habari, unaendeleaje? (Hello, how are you doing?)
Market Talk
Transcript: Habari, unaendeleaje? (Hello, how are you doing?)
Community Radio
Transcript: Habari, unaendeleaje? (Hello, how are you doing?)
Why It Matters
for AI
Bukusu is under‑represented online; adding clear, community‑reviewed audio can help build tools for local broadcasting, education, and assistive technologies.
Speech Recognition
Speech recognition data captures real Hausa pronunciation and intonation, improving voice assistants, transcription tools, and accessibility systems.
Translation
Translation datasets enable AI to map Hausa words and meanings to other languages, supporting education, communication, and cultural exchange.
Information Access
Information access datasets allow AI to deliver Hausa-language content and resources, bridging the digital gap for native speakers.
Hausa Datasets
Hausa Corpus v1.0
Version: 1.0
Size: 2GB
License: CC-BY 4.0
DOI: 10.1234/swahili.001
Hausa Corpus v1.0
Version: 1.0
Size: 2GB
License: CC-BY 4.0
DOI: 10.1234/swahili.001