Four Nigerian English voices
Each voice was chosen for Nigerian English with a natural Nigerian accent. Play the samples before you choose.
- Warm and friendly woman from Lagos, like a trusted radio presenter
- Confident, authoritative man, like a news anchor
- Upbeat, energetic young woman, like a hype ad on Lagos radio
- Lively, energetic young man, full of excitement
When Nigerian accent text to speech is the right call
Nigerian English is the safe middle ground. It is formal enough for a bank, a hospital, a school or a real estate company, and still sounds like home. Use it when you need trust and clarity: a product explainer, a customer service message, a training video for staff, a property listing, a school announcement or a church programme.
If your brand is playful and your customers are young, Pidgin may get more replies. If you are selling into one region, a Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa version can feel even closer. Many businesses run the Nigerian English version on Facebook and LinkedIn, and a Pidgin version on TikTok and Status.
Writing English that a Nigerian voice reads well
Write the way Nigerians actually speak in a professional setting, not the way a foreign copywriter would. 'We deliver anywhere in Abuja within 24 hours' is clear and local. Skip American phrases that sound odd here. Keep sentences under about 15 words, and break long lists into separate sentences so the voice can breathe.
Numbers deserve care. Write phone numbers in groups, like '0803, 123, 4567', with pauses between. Decide if '2,500' should be 'two thousand five hundred naira' or 'two five' and write it that way. Put place names and brand names in Pronunciations once, for example 'Gwarinpa = gwa-RIN-pa', and save them to your brand.
- 15 words or fewer per sentence
- Phone numbers in groups, with pauses
- Prices written the way you want them said
- Business name early and again at the end
Let Kreyta write the first draft
Stuck on the words? Press Write it for me, give the idea and choose 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 seconds. The script is free and you can change every line before it is voiced. About 900 characters is one minute of speech, and you pay per started minute, shown before you make it.
How it works
Write the script
Type it, speak it, or press Write it for me and pick a length.
Pick a Nigerian English voice
Warm, authoritative or energetic. Play the samples.
Shape the reading
Add pauses with / and //, stress words between stars, set the speed.
Make and use it
Download the audio or put it under a video in Kreyta.
Questions and answers
Is this a Nigerian accent or a general English voice?
These four voices were picked for Nigerian English with a natural Nigerian accent. Play all four samples to find the one that fits your brand.
Can I use it for a phone menu or office announcement?
Yes. Download the audio and use it in your own system. Write it slowly with pauses so callers can follow.
How much does it cost?
Per started minute of speech, shown before you make it. 1 credit is about N1,500 on the cheapest pack, and new accounts get 3 free credits once.
Can I make a Pidgin version too?
Yes. Switch the language to Pidgin and use Translate my script, which is free.
Can a presenter say the script on camera?
Yes. The presenter video tool reads your script on screen in the voice and language you choose.