Hausa oral-history recordings, transcribed properly
Hausa (Harshen Hausa): Boko (Latin) script output with hooked letters (ɓ, ɗ, ƙ) preserved. English and Arabic loans are handled; plan a review pass for tone-dependent ambiguities.
Oral historys in particular: Word timestamps anchor every memory to its place in the recording. Preserved testimony, searchable archives and quotable history.
How it works
Record well
Digitize cassette or field recordings first — any common format works.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. Free instant preview, no signup to try.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped Hausa text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Radio archives (the Hausa radio sphere is huge), interviews, sermons.
Frequently asked
Can Whipscribe transcribe Hausa oral-history recordings?
Yes. Boko (Latin) script output with hooked letters (ɓ, ɗ, ƙ) preserved. English and Arabic loans are handled; plan a review pass for tone-dependent ambiguities.
How are speakers handled in a oral history?
Word timestamps anchor every memory to its place in the recording.
How much does it cost?
A pack from $4 (500 minutes) opens the full transcript. Preview any transcript instantly with no signup; a pack from $4 opens the full transcript, no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs: $8 for 1,000 minutes, $12 for 2,000 minutes or $24 for 5,000 minutes, and credits never expire.
Is my recording private?
Yes — recordings are transcribed on our own servers and are never used for training. Always get participants' consent before recording.