The newest nation in Africa to receive a digital library is Ghana.
With the help of YouScribe, Digital Virgo, and MTN Ghana, Ghana is embarking on a huge digital revolution and becoming the latest nation in Africa to establish a digital library.
YouScribe, a France-based subsidiary of Orange and a prominent supplier of next-generation reading services, is extending its reach throughout Africa, and Ghana is its second foray into English-speaking regions following South Africa.
This calculated action capitalizes on Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital subscription market, which is expected to reach 6.1 million customers by 2027.
Leveraging this expansion, YouScribe’s entry into Ghana offers access to over a million resources, including newspapers, educational materials, audio, and eBooks.
Its reasonably priced daily subscription plan, which starts at roughly $0.056 (GH₵0.75) per day for Ghanaian users, is modeled after the one that has been successfully adopted in South Africa and strives to make this extensive library available to as many people as possible.
The company’s growth is motivated by both a cultural goal and a business strategy.
YouScribe is a major player in Francophone Africa, where 90% of its subscribers are from the continent. Its arrival in Ghana is a significant step towards building a multilingual digital library that honors and promotes African literature and culture across linguistic divides.
YouScribe’s quick growth is a testament to its commitment to bridging cultural divides and promoting a love of reading and knowledge throughout Africa.
With more than 95% of its readers located in Africa, the platform boasts over 1.5 million readers globally, demonstrating the continent’s readiness to adopt digital solutions for both entertainment and education.
YouScribe’s effort is a ray of hope for the future of digital literacy and accessibility throughout Africa, as it aims to significantly enhance Ghana’s digital landscape.
The CEO and founder of YouScribe, Juan Pirlot de Corbion, embodies this aim by expressing gratitude for using their vast digital collection to promote Ghanaian culture and make Africa a more interconnected and culturally diverse continent.
