Bluey Localized in Four African Languages

BBC Studios’ Bluey has been dubbed in four spoken African languages: Zulu, Afrikaans, Swahili and Nigerian Pidgin.

“Bluey has always celebrated the magic of everyday family life, and now, more children can experience that magic in the language they speak at home,” said Barbara Jerzyk Alvarez, head of CEEMA content sales at BBC Studios. “By localizing Bluey in four African languages, the show continues to foster connection, imagination and emotional learning for even more young audiences across Africa.”

TV presenter and podcaster Nonkanyiso Conco, who voices Chilli in the Zulu episodes, said, “Voicing Chilli has been a deeply personal and joyful experience. Bluey’s stories are universal, but hearing them in our own languages makes them feel even more special. It’s a gift to our children.”

In the Nigerian Pidgin-dubbed episodes, presenter and actor Omotunde Adebowale David will voice Chilli.

Adebowale David commented, “Voicing Chilli has been a whirlwind of emotions, from feeling humbled to excited. This marks my very first voice acting project.”

Bluey is produced by Ludo Studio and created by Joe Brumm. Season three is currently available on Disney+ and airing on CBeebies. The African dubbed versions of seasons one through three are available to acquire from BBC Studios.