There are over 3000 languages spoken across Africa, and out of these, I only speak three.
I heard a Lingala song last week, and it’s been so good it’s given me an earworm. Then I moved on to listen to songs and watch movies in other African languages, and I felt the beauty in them.
This typography-inspired project reflects how I feel about these languages – Lingala, SiSwati, Berber, Ewe, Shona, Yoruba, Hausa, Oromo, Swahili and Zulu. The designs are not based on extensive research into the cultures the various languages represent but are purely based on emotions. I aim to create designs that are crisp, bold, and simple, deepening people’s respect for these languages and also arousing curiosity in those who have not heard of them.
*All images are generated with the help of Leonardo Ai.
Discipline
Typography
Lettering
Identity
