Hausa sermons and services, 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.
Sermons in particular: Timestamps make it easy to pull the key passage for the bulletin. Sermon archives, devotionals and accessibility for the congregation.
How it works
Record well
A soundboard feed or a phone at the pulpit both transcribe well.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. 30 minutes free daily, 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 Whisper transcribe Hausa sermons and services?
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 sermon?
Timestamps make it easy to pull the key passage for the bulletin.
How much does it cost?
About 3.3¢ per audio minute (~$2 an hour), 30 minutes free every day, no signup to try.
Is my recording private?
Yes — private infrastructure, never sent to a third-party AI service, no training on uploads. Always get participants' consent before recording.