About the Yoruba language.
Yoruba is spoken in south-western Nigeria, including Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states, and in Benin and Togo. It is one of Nigeria's major languages and has a large diaspora, including a Nigerian community in South Africa. It is a Niger-Congo language written in the Latin alphabet. Other Niger-Congo languages we translate include Akan, Bini, Dangme and Efik.
Yoruba is a tonal language. Standard written Yoruba marks tone with accents and uses dotted letters (ẹ, ọ, ṣ). A translation without them can be ambiguous, so we deliver fully marked text unless you ask for plain text, and we check that names keep the spelling used in your other documents.
Most Nigerian official documents are issued in English. Yoruba work is usually community and health information, marketing, subtitles, personal letters and statements, and interpreting for interviews and hearings.
We translate in both directions, and we can translate Yoruba affidavits, letters and certificates into English for use in South Africa. A certified translation is available for these. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Our Yoruba translation services.
Tell us the source and target languages, intended audience and service required. We confirm the available linguist, format and review level for your Yoruba project before quoting.
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Yoruba document translation
Accurate translation of written materials including contracts, reports, correspondence, and marketing content.
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Yoruba website and software localisation
Adapting websites, applications, and digital platforms for Yoruba-speaking audiences, including text, interface elements, and supporting content.
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Yoruba interpreting
Ask about Yoruba interpreting for your meeting, hearing or event. Include the date, location or online platform and preferred interpreting mode so we can check availability.
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Yoruba voice-over
Multilingual voice recording for video and audio productions requiring Yoruba language delivery.
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Yoruba subtitling
Accurate, timed Yoruba subtitles for films, corporate videos, e-learning content, and broadcast media.
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Yoruba desktop publishing
Formatting and layout services for print and digital materials translated into Yoruba, ensuring a professional finished product.
Certified, legal and business Yoruba translation.
Certified Yoruba translation
For official documents, tell us which institution will receive your Yoruba translation and send its written requirements. We assess the language pair and confirm whether the project needs a signed statement of accuracy, a sworn translator or another process. Acceptance is decided by the receiving institution.
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates and police clearance certificates. Requirements differ between courts, embassies, universities and immigration authorities, so tell us where the Yoruba translation will be submitted and send any written instructions you have. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Yoruba legal translation
Legal translation into and from Yoruba requires specialist knowledge of legal terminology, document conventions, and the specific requirements of the relevant legal system. Each project is assigned to a linguist with the right language pair and subject expertise, and managed by a named project manager.
- Contracts, agreements, and commercial negotiations
- Court pleadings, motions, and legal filings
- Patent applications and intellectual property documents
- Legal correspondence including letters and emails
- Expert witness reports and legal opinions
- Regulatory filings and licence applications
Yoruba government translation
Premium Lingua provides Yoruba translation services for government agencies, public sector bodies, and organisations working in regulated or government-related environments. Send the required terminology, document format and confidentiality instructions with your brief so these can be assessed and included in the agreed scope.
Client materials are handled under confidentiality requirements, with access restricted to the people who need them to deliver the service, and our privacy framework is designed around the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Yoruba business document translation
For businesses operating in or engaging with Yoruba-speaking markets, clear and accurate communication is essential. Share previous translations, glossaries or approved terminology before we start, so your Yoruba content stays consistent across projects. Our business translation services cover:
- Marketing materials including brochures, adverts, and promotional content
- Financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements
- Company policies, procedures, and internal guidelines
- Business contracts and commercial agreements
- Business correspondence including emails and letters
- Product catalogues, technical specifications, and datasheets
- Human resources documents including job descriptions and employee handbooks
Request your Yoruba project quote.
We aim to reply within two business hours, Monday to Friday, South African time. Include your language pair, intended use and deadline so we can assess the scope.
Request received.
A project manager will reply by email or phone, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 SAST.