AkanOur professional linguists include native Akan speakers who are experienced in the nuances of the language and the requirements of effective translation and interpreting. Akan LanguageThe term “Akan” refers to a cluster of dialects and languages within the Kwa Branch of the Niger-Congo language family. Principle members include Akuapem, Asante (Ashanti), Brong (Abron), and Fante (Fanti). The Akan dialects and languages are spoken primarily in Ghana and Suriname. Speakers of Akan languages number more than 7 million in total. The Akan orthography, as assembled by the Bureau of Ghanaian Languages, currently consists of 20,000 words. Akan Translation and InterpretingALS provides services in Akan translation and interpretation in all media. To obtain a free quote for an upcoming Akan project, please click here.
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