French (African) Voice Over Artists

"African French" is a collective term used to describe the diverse varieties of French spoken in Africa. These varieties are influenced by the local languages and culture of each region. African French is spoken in over 20 countries, with an estimated 120 million speakers. Though these dialects are rooted in French and generally maintain the same grammatical structure, there are some differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and occasionally syntax, compared to Metropolitan French, which is the French spoken in France.

One significant difference is the influence of local languages on the vocabulary of African French dialects. For instance, words from Wolof in Senegal, Bambara in Mali, or Lingala in Congo may be incorporated into the local French. The pronunciation can also differ, often reflecting the phonetics of local languages. In some regions, French is used as a second language and for formal situations, while local languages are used in daily life.

It's important to note that there's considerable diversity within African French itself. The French spoken in Morocco, for instance, will have different characteristics from the French spoken in Senegal or Côte d'Ivoire. This diversity reflects the many different cultural and linguistic influences across Africa.

How to obtain your voiceover recording

Submit your brief We suggest voices & costs Confirm our booking form We make the recording Delivery

Step 1: We're here to help! Whether you have specific voices in mind, or would like us to suggest options, a good starting point is to submit an enquiry using our online form. One of our team, likely Matt, Jack or Gary will pick up your enquiry and get back to you.
Our form can be found at www.voiceovers.co.uk/submit-a-brief.

Step 2: We'll provide some suggested voices with associated costs, based on your brief you submitted in Step 1.

Step 3: Once you've decided on a voice we'll send over a booking form/quote to confirm. Licensing is an important part of the voiceover world because you are effectively using a performance - and our booking form/quote will ensure you're covered and have obtained the correct licenses, if needed.

Step 4: We can make the recording on your behalf. We'll check the script for any unusual pronunciations/acronyms and get an idea of the style you want the read, so the recording session goes smoothly. Alternatively if you want to be more 'hands on' we can often set up a directed session where we patch you into the recording session (typically using phone/Skype/Facetime audio). You can then listen in, comment and guide the recording as it is made.

Step 5: Prior to delivery one of our producers will check through the recording, tidying it up and removing any errors. We can also perform any additional editing you've requested, such as splitting into separate files, or encoding into a specific audio form (for example uLaw, aLaw, 8bit wav). We will then share a download link allowing you to access the recording. In the unlikely event you spot any errors we will rectify these for no additional cost.

Paul - African French Voice

Pro

Experienced African French voiceover artist living in Ghana. Great for explainer videos, eLearning, commercials and corporate projects. Also records in English with a great African French accent.

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