Thinus Ferreira
The BBC's Bluey is now barking in Zulu, Afrikaans, Swahili and Nigerian Pidgin with BBC Studios that is making the beloved Blue Heeler animation series available in several African-dubbed languages for the very first time.
The BBC made the dubbing announcement at MIP Africa 2025 running in Cape Town, South Africa and further expands on the ongoing dubbing into African languages done by studios ranging from the BBC to Paramount Africa, Paramount's African unit.
Podcaster Nonkanyiso Conco known as Laconco will voice Bluey’s mum in the Zulu-dubbed version, while Omotunde Adebowale David known as Lolo1, will voice Bluey’s mum in Nigerian Pidgin.
The BBC says the dubbing of the BAFTA award winning animated series "marks a significant step in making quality children's in making quality children’s programming reflect African voices".
"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," says Barbara Jerzyk Alvarez, Head of CEEMA Content Sales at BBC Studios.
"By localising Bluey in four African languages, the show continues to foster connection, imagination, and emotional learning for even more young audiences across Africa."
Nonkanyiso Conco says "Voicing Chilli has been a deeply personal and joyful experience. 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.”
Omotunde Adebowale David says “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.
The series is available in over 140 countries and the new African episodes have been dubbed by Blac Duo Media. The third season of Bluey is currently airing on the version of CBeebies in Africa and Disney+.
