Laconco lends her voice to 'Bluey' as Mum in new Zulu-dubbed episodes
Award-winning TV Presenter and Podcaster, Nonkanyiso 'Laconco' Conco, will voice Bluey’s mum in Zulu.
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Award-winning animated series “Bluey” has been dubbed in four widely spoken African languages: Zulu, Afrikaans, Swahili, and Nigerian Pidgin.
BBC Studios announced the news at FAME Week Africa. This expansion of “Bluey” marks a significant step in creating quality children’s programming that reflects African voices.
Award-winning TV presenter and podcaster Nonkanyiso Conco, popularly known as Laconco, will voice Mum (Chilli) in the Zulu-dubbed episodes.
“Voicing Chilli has been a deeply personal and joyful experience,” said Conco, the Zulu voice of Chilli. “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.”
Award-winning animated children’s series, "Bluey", has been dubbed in Zulu, Afrikaans, Swahili, and Nigerian Pidgin.
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Nigerian presenter, Omotunde Adebowale David, will voice the character Mum (Chilli) in Nigerian Pidgin, bringing heartwarming tales of Bluey and her family in their native languages.
David said, “Voicing Chilli has been a whirlwind of emotions, from feeling humbled to excited. This marks my very first voice acting project.”
Produced by Ludo Studio and created by Joe Brumm, the series follows Bluey, a loveable, inexhaustible, Blue Heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo.
Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the whole neighbourhood into her world of fun. The award-winning series is available in over 140 countries around the world.
The new African episodes have been dubbed by Blac Duo Media.
Barbara Jerzyk Alvarez, Head of CEEMA Content Sales at BBC Studios, said, “Bluey has always celebrated the magic of everyday family life, and now, more children can experience that magic in the language they speak at home.
“By localising Bluey in four African languages, the show continues to foster connection, imagination, and emotional learning for even more young audiences across Africa”
Bluey Season 3 is currently airing on CBeebies (DStv channel 306) and available on Disney+.
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