Abena AI: Twi Pidgin Assistant 1.1.3

Meet Abena: Africa's First Hand-Free Offline Voice Assistant

Abena is designed specifically to address the needs of African users, facilitating a seamless interaction with technology by working efficiently without an internet connection. Currently, it supports the Ghanaian Akan Twi and Pidgin English languages, with plans to expand to other African dialects soon.

Users can interact with their devices in Twi or Pidgin English to perform various essential tasks such as:

• Making calls
• Checking airtime or internet data balance
• Buying or sending credit and data
• Transferring money and checking mobile money balances
• Accessing local news or Twitter trends
• Setting reminders, alarms, and timers
• Controlling smart home devices
• Recording voice notes and sending messages
• Playing music and engaging in light-hearted chats
• Launching third-party applications and games

The setup process is straightforward, requiring only two minutes to connect Abena to your smart home devices without the need for rewiring or electrical expertise. For instance, users can issue commands like "Abena, Sɔ kanea no ma me" or “On my lights gimme” to control their lights effortlessly.

While global voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Gemini often overlook native African languages, Abena fills this gap by offering practical solutions tailored to the diverse linguistic landscape of Africa. Unlike its counterparts, Abena operates offline, thereby preserving users’ privacy and reducing potential costs associated with data usage.

Capabilities of Abena:

• TwiGPT & PidginGPT: Engage in conversation using local languages with swift offline voice support.
• Video Localization: Convert videos into local languages seamlessly with just a single click for dubbing purposes.
• Text to Speech: Generate audio from text inputs in local languages; this includes website links and document uploads.
• News Updates: Receive updates on Twitter trends and Ghanaian news in your preferred language.
• Weather Information: Obtain current weather forecasts from any location.
• Airtime Management: Check and purchase airtime or mobile credit without internet connectivity.
• Money Transfers: Facilitate MoMo transfers across different networks without needing an internet connection.
• Smart Home Integration: Control smart devices like Philips hue lights through simple verbal commands in local dialects.

Additionally, the Abena AI includes accessibility services that allow blind or visually impaired users to manage their call credit and data plans. This feature involves using voice commands to access USSD short codes and audibly relaying information back to users. This thoughtful integration demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity within the technological landscape of Africa.