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Founded by Yinka Iyinolakan in 2021, in Lagos.1
Private company
Logo: indigenius.ai3
Nigerian AI technology company
Indigenius AI, formerly CDIAL (Centre for Digitization of Indigenous African Languages), is a Nigerian technology company that develops voice artificial intelligence for African languages. Its systems are used to automate customer service for banks and telecommunications operators, and operate in Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, among other languages.2 It was founded by Yinka Iyinolakan.1 Its chief executive is Yinka Iyinolakan.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Indigenius AI, formerly CDIAL (Centre for Digitization of Indigenous African Languages), is a Nigerian technology company that develops voice artificial intelligence for African languages. Its systems are used to automate customer service for banks and telecommunications operators, and operate in Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, among other languages.2
Founded by Yinka Iyinolakan in 2021, in Lagos.1
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