Ghanaian Pidgin English Is Now On Wikipedia
Ghanaian Pidgin, also known as Kru Brofo, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the sixth Ghanaian language to be officially approved on Wikipedia.
Wikipedia, a globally curated and freely accessible encyclopedia hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, now recognizes the inclusion of Ghanaian Pidgin.
Ghanaian Pidgin primarily finds its usage among Ghana’s youth, especially in senior high schools and universities. It is commonly employed in various forms of creative expression, including songs, commercial advertisements, movies, and daily interactions.
After undergoing an incubation stage in the Wikimedia Incubator, the Wikimedia Foundation started the successful transition process on Wednesday, 5th July 2023, and granted the final approval to Ghanaian Pidgin on Saturday, 9th April 2023.
This achievement signifies that speakers of Ghanaian Pidgin can now access and read Wikipedia articles in their language. The Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia can be accessed through gpe.wikipedia.org or by utilizing the translation button on the platform.
Ghanaian Pidgin joins other recognized Ghanaian languages such as Dagbani, Twi, Ewe, Fanti, and Gurune on Wikipedia, further highlighting the linguistic diversity of Ghana.
The spearheading of this initiative was led by the Project Lead, Faisal Ali (User: DaSupremo), Co-founder Maxwell Beganim (User: Xibitgh) and co-founder Stephen Dakyi (User: NanaYawBotar) which started in October 2021.
Their efforts have paved the way for the preservation and promotion of Ghanaian Pidgin within the digital space.
Credit:firstnewsroom.com
