About Awarri
Awarri is a Nigerian artificial intelligence and robotics company focused on building frontier AI systems rooted in the African context and native intelligence. The company’s mission is to enable the development and adoption of advanced AI technologies across Africa by creating scalable infrastructure, datasets, and AI models tailored to local languages, cultures, and real-world use cases.
The name Awarri is derived from the Yoruba word “Awari,” meaning seek and find, reflecting the company’s vision of discovery, innovation, and unlocking African intelligence through technology.
Founded in 2019, Awarri operates at the intersection of AI research, data engineering, and applied machine learning, positioning itself as a key enabler of Africa’s emerging AI ecosystem.
What Awarri Does
Awarri builds end-to-end AI infrastructure and products designed for African markets, with a strong focus on multilingual intelligence, data systems, and machine learning enablement.
The company’s core work includes:
- Development of large language models (LLMs) trained on African languages and accented English
- Creation of data collection and annotation platforms for AI training
- Building AI infrastructure tools for model development and deployment
- Supporting AI research and innovation partnerships across Africa
- Developing voice-first and multilingual AI systems tailored to local contexts
Awarri’s approach is centred on ensuring that AI systems understand African languages, cultural nuance, and real-world communication patterns, rather than relying solely on imported datasets or external models.
Awarri Products and Services
1. N-ATLAS (Multilingual AI Model)
Awarri has developed Nigeria’s first open-source multilingual large language model (LLM) in collaboration with government partners.
It is designed to support indigenous languages such as Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Nigerian Pidgin, enabling more inclusive AI systems.
2. LangEasy Data Platform
A crowdsourced data collection system that allows users to contribute voice and text data to help train AI models in local languages.
3. RootLens (Multimodal Data Infrastructure)
A platform designed for visual data collection, annotation, and evaluation, supporting computer vision and multimodal AI training.
4. AI Data Services
Awarri provides enterprise-grade services, including:
- Data annotation and labelling
- Model training support
- Reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF)
- Custom AI dataset development
- AI infrastructure consulting
5. Robotics and AI Education Initiatives
Awarri also runs programmes aimed at training young African talent in robotics, coding, and AI development, helping build the next generation of engineers and researchers.
Key Focus Areas
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Multilingual AI systems
- African language datasets
- Data infrastructure for AI
- Machine learning research
- Robotics education
- Civic and applied AI systems
Founder(s)
Awarri was co-founded by Silas Adekunle and Eniola Edun, both entrepreneurs with backgrounds in robotics, gaming technology, and African tech ecosystem development.
Impact and Partnerships
Awarri is actively involved in:
- Government-backed AI development initiatives in Nigeria
- Building datasets for low-resource African languages
- Collaborating with institutions to advance AI research and training
- Expanding access to AI education and technical skills across Africa
The company has contributed to national-level efforts to develop Nigeria’s multilingual AI capabilities, positioning itself as a key player in the country’s AI infrastructure ecosystem.
Company Details
- Industry: Artificial Intelligence / Software Development
- Founded: 2019
- Headquarters: Lagos, Nigeria
- Company Size: 51–200 employees
- Type: Private company
Contact Information
- Website: https://www.awarri.com
- Headquarters: 1 Muba Abiru Street, Ebute, Ikorodu, Lagos
- Registered Address (UK entity): 117 Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, England, TN9 2JT
- Email: xxxxxx
- Phone Number: xxxxxx
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