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Empowering future generations by preserving Efik language and heritage through the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

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ABOUT

--EfikAI

EfikAI is a research-driven language technology initiative dedicated to preserving and advancing Efik language through machine translation, speech technologies, and curated linguistic datasets.

Our

Impact

High-Quality
Parallel Corpus

We curated over 18,000 high-quality parallel Efik–English sentence pairs to train our first machine translation system.

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Machine
Translation

Our first EfikMT model launched publicly and recorded over 6,000 translations within three months, demonstrating real community demand.

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Research
Recognition

Our first research paper was accepted to AfricaNLP Workshop co-located at EACL in Morocco, positioning EfikAI within the global NLP research community.

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High-Quality
Speech Corpus

We completed Phase I of our Efik speech dataset to support Text-to-Speech and Automatic Speech Recognition systems. TTS and ASR papers were accepted to Interspeech-2026 and Speakable-2026 respectively.

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Our Team

EfikAI is built by a multidisciplinary team of machine learning researchers, native Efik speakers, linguists, data curators, and community builders, combining technical expertise with deep cultural grounding.

Offiong Bassey is an exceptional Machine Learning Research Engineer that is passionate about building systems that can help bridge communciation gap and preserve language.

Offiong Bassey

Founder & ML Researcher

Bassey Ita is a Nigerian linguist, Efịk language educator, translator, advocate, and emerging researcher with keen interest in the development and preservation of Efịk language through research, documentation, teaching, technological support and presence in the digital space.

Bassey Ita

Linguist & Native Speaker

Benjamin Nyong is an accomplished linguist and Efịk language consultant passionate about preserving and advancing the Efịk language through linguistic research, lexicography, language teaching, and cultural documentation.

Benjamin Nyong

Linguist & Native Speaker

Nkpanam Andrew Asuquo is an educator, media personality, and Efịk cultural advocate passionate about preserving and promoting Efịk history, traditions, and language through education, storytelling, and digital media.

Andrew Nkpanam

Custodian & Native Speaker

Archibong Archibong is an Efịk language educator and cultural advocate passionate about making Efịk language learning accessible through engaging online instruction, cultural education, and community outreach.

Archibong Archibong

Custodian & Native Speaker

David Effanga is a phenomenal compere and Efịk balladeer passionate about documenting, preserving, and promoting the Efịk language through performance, cultural advocacy, and community engagement.

David Effanga

Custodian & Efik Blladeer

Asandia Hogan is a businesswoman and Efịk cultural advocate passionate about preserving and promoting Efịk history, language, and heritage through community engagement, cultural initiatives, and strategic leadership.

Asandia Hogan

Custodian & Resource Cordinator

Kelvin Bassey is a resource planner and project custodian passionate about supporting the preservation and advancement of the Efịk language through strategic coordination and resource management.

Kelvin Bassey

Custodian & Resource Planner

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Advisors

Our advisors provide strategic and cultural guidance to ensure that every system we build aligns with Efik identity, linguistic integrity, and long-term sustainability.

Prof. Eyo Mensah is a linguist and internationally recognized researcher passionate about advancing African linguistics, language documentation, and the study of language, identity, and culture through research, scholarship, and academic leadership.

Prof. Eyo Mensah

Advisor

Arc. Bassey Eyo Ndem is an architect and custodian of the Efịk heritage committed to preserving Efịk language, traditions, customs, and the cultural legacy of the Efịk people through leadership and advocacy.

HRH Etubom (Arc) Bassey Eyo Ndem

Advisor

Dr. Oyo-Ita Emmanuel U. is a computer scientist, machine learning researcher, and academic advisor passionate about advancing artificial intelligence, software engineering, and data science through research, innovation, and mentorship.

Dr. Emmanuel Oyo-Ita

Advisor

Hon. Dr. Effefiong Nta Eke is a public administrator, educationist, and cultural leader passionate about community development, infrastructure, education, and the preservation of Efut and Efịk cultural heritage through visionary leadership and public service.

Dr. Effefiong Nta Eke

Advisor

Sponsors
& Partners

HRH Etubom (Arc) Bassey Eyo Ndem is an architect and custodian of the Efịk heritage committed to preserving Efịk language, traditions, customs, and the cultural legacy of the Efịk people through leadership and advocacy.

HRH Etubom (Arc) Bassey Eyo Ndem

Sponsor

Jordan Williams is an author, entrepreneur, and creative strategist passionate about empowering communities through innovation, storytelling, and initiatives that preserve culture and inspire meaningful impact.

Jordan Williams

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