Nigerian AI model YarnGPT acquired by Bluechip Technologies
saheedniyi_02 · x · 2026-08-18
YarnGPT, an AI model developed by Nigerian software engineer Saheed Azeez, generates natural speech in Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Nigerian-accented English. The innovation supports indigenous languages via text-to-speech technology, improving access to digital content locally. In June 2026, Nigerian tech firm Bluechip Technologies acquired YarnGPT to strengthen locally developed AI solutions for African languages.
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