BBC Studios has announced that the beloved animated series Bluey is now available in four major African languages: Zulu, Afrikaans, Swahili, and Nigerian Pidgin. This initiative aims to make the enchanting stories of Bluey and her family more accessible and relatable to young audiences across the continent.
In the Zulu version, South African TV presenter and podcaster Nonkanyiso Conco lends her voice to Mum (Chilli). Meanwhile, Nigerian presenter and actress Omotunde Adebowale David voices the character in Nigerian Pidgin. Nonkanyiso expressed her excitement, stating, “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.”
Created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio, Bluey follows the fun-filled adventures of a spirited blue heeler puppy who uses her vivid imagination to engage her family and community in heartwarming play. Since its premiere, the series has received acclaim worldwide for its humour, emotional resonance, and realistic portrayal of family life, reaching viewers in over 140 countries.
Barbara Jerzyk Alvarez, Head of CEEMA Content Sales at BBC Studios, remarked, “Bluey has always celebrated the magic of everyday family life, and now even more children can experience that magic in the languages they speak at home. By localising Bluey in four African languages, the show continues to foster connection, imagination, and emotional learning for a broader young audience across Africa.”
