Translation & Localization
Christian Content in Languages African Readers Understand
Your message should not be limited by language. ObaFaith works with qualified translators and language specialists to help bring Christian books to readers in the languages they know, speak, teach, worship, and live in.
Africa is home to hundreds of languages, and effective Christian publishing requires more than simply converting words from one language to another. Our approach combines translation, cultural awareness, editorial review, and publishing expertise to help your book communicate naturally and meaningfully to its intended African audience.
Potential Language Projects
Depending on the project, market, and availability of qualified language professionals, translation may include:
Kiswahili
French
Amharic
isiZulu
Luo
Gikuyu
Lingala
Other African regional and national languages
More Than Word-for-Word Translation
A good translation preserves the meaning, tone, message, and purpose of the original work. For Christian books, this is particularly important when dealing with Scripture, theology, biblical terminology, devotional language, church traditions, and culturally specific expressions.
Where appropriate, ObaFaith can help consider:
Theological and biblical terminology
Cultural references and expressions
Local examples and illustrations
Educational and church contexts
Reading level and audience
Names, measurements, and relevant terminology
Book format and production requirements
Pricing considerations
Local printing and distribution
Human Expertise. Not Just Machine Translation.
Online translation tools can be useful for understanding the general meaning of a sentence, but a published book requires a much higher level of accuracy, consistency, tone, and cultural sensitivity.
Your book deserves a translation that reads like it was written for its audience—not simply translated for them.
ObaFaith seeks to work with qualified human translators, language specialists, and reviewers who understand the target language and its cultural context. We can help coordinate the process from the original manuscript through translation, editorial review, typesetting, and publication.
Whether you are a Christian publisher, ministry, church, author, foundation, or organization, we can explore a translation and localization pathway suited to your project and intended African market.
How Our Translation Process Works
1. Review Your Manuscript
We assess your manuscript, word count, subject matter, source language, and intended audience.
2. Identify the Target Language
We determine the African language or languages appropriate for your intended readership and market.
3. Translation
Your manuscript is translated by a qualified human translator familiar with the target language and subject matter.
4. Editorial & Language Review
The translated text can be reviewed for accuracy, consistency, readability, terminology, and cultural appropriateness.
5. Book Design & Typesetting
The translated manuscript is prepared for publication, taking into account the requirements of the target language and edition.
6. Production & Distribution
Where applicable, ObaFaith can explore printing and distribution options in Africa and other target markets.
Book Information. Questions?
Let's discuss your translation project.
Phone: 409 319 8178
Email: partnerships@obafaithpress.com
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Tell us about your book
Complete the form below and tell us what you would like to translate. Translation costs depend on factors such as word count, language pair, subject matter, complexity, editorial requirements, and project scope. We will review your information and provide a quotation or discuss the appropriate next steps.
African Christian Publishing, Printing & Distribution
division of OBA KUNTA OCTOPUS LLC
Arts District Houston, Sabine Street, Houston, Texas
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