substantial (>$600k) per dataset of 1,800+ hours
NaijaVoices: total cost of creating its 1,800+ hour speech-text dataset in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba
Dated 14 Oct 2026Source checked 14 Oct 2026Quote found on its page again 17 Oct 2026Basis: stated
In the source's own words
“The true cost of creating the dataset is substantial (>$600k), while the donation amount is significantly smaller.”
Where it was read
NaijaVoices, Membership FAQ, checked 14 Oct 2026
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- $244 to $333 per hour of audioAudio and speech, cost to produce, per hour of audio