Samsung Electronics has made a significant move to improve user experience and accessibility by adding Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba as official language choices on select Samsung Galaxy devices.
This capability, currently accessible on the Galaxy S25, A56, A36, and A26 models, underscores Samsung’s dedication to providing cutting-edge technology that resonates with its user base.
This innovative update allows Samsung users throughout Nigeria to browse their smartphones in their chosen local language, thereby enhancing accessibility and preserving our cultural legacy.
To mark the launch, Samsung hosted a cultural-themed press briefing featuring traditional music, local cuisine, and a showcase of the new language feature. Employees and guests attended in traditional Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa attires, celebrating Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity.
Samsung also announced plans to expand local language support to more devices in the near future, reinforcing its dedication to making technology more inclusive for African users.
The integration of Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba on Samsung devices reflects the brand’s mission to bridge the digital gap and enhance user engagement. Speaking at the press conference, Oge Maduagwu, Head of Marketing, Samsung Electronics West Africa, said, “At Samsung, we understand that technology is most powerful when it is accessible to all. By incorporating our local Nigerian languages, we are making our devices more intuitive and relatable, ensuring that millions of Nigerians can interact with their smartphones in the language they love and understand best”.
Stephen Okwara, Head of Product Management, Samsung Electronics West Africa added, “The new local language feature is designed to deliver a seamless user experience, allowing customers to easily switch between languages. Users can activate Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba on the Galaxy S25, A26, A36, and A56 by navigating to:
Settings > Language & Input > Select Language
“This update enhances smartphone usability, particularly for those who prefer their native language over English, ensuring greater digital inclusivity, enhancing digital literacy and encouraging more users to engage with technology in their native tongues” He concluded.
Customers have the option to explore all Samsung Experience Stores or at authorized dealers across Nigeria to gain further insight and personally try out the features.
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