SpongeBob Squarepants first aired in 1999 and has garnered a passionate fanbase around the world.
Spongebob It will soon be available in other South African languages: from Monday 17 June, the children's show will also be available in Afrikaans and Zulu.
this is Spongebob' 25th anniversary and the “Nick In Your Language” initiative aimed at promoting local languages.
“We're thrilled to offer SpongeBob fans the opportunity to celebrate their 25th anniversary in their local language,” Dhillon Khan, executive vice president, Studios & Creative Services (Africa), Comedy Central, Nickelodeon said in a statement.
Spongebob The film is based on the life of SpongeBob, a yellow sponge character who lives in Bikini Bottom in the Pacific Ocean and works as a cook at the Krusty Krab restaurant.
The TV show first aired on May 1, 1999 and has garnered a passionate fanbase of kids and adults all over the world.
Nickelodeon's first Afrikaans-language show
“This is the first time that a Nickelodeon show will be dubbed into Afrikaans. The 'Nick in Your Language' project celebrates cultural diversity and reflects our commitment to inclusivity in children's entertainment,” Khan said.
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Nickelodeon announced earlier this year Paw Patrol Nickelodeon plans to dub more of its popular shows into local languages so that young viewers can enjoy their favorite shows in their preferred language.
Selecting your preferred language is easy: press Options on your DStv remote, scroll down to Language and select your preferred language.
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According to the United Nations (2018), conservative estimates suggest that more than half of the world's languages will disappear by 2100.
Conservative estimates suggest that over 90% of all languages will be lost permanently by the end of this century.
The majority of languages under threat are indigenous, with one indigenous language thought to disappear every two weeks.
These grim figures highlight the importance of promoting and preserving our local languages and ensuring our children speak them and keep them alive.
Nickelodeon said it remains committed to creating content that resonates with a diverse audience and fosters a sense of belonging and unity among children across South Africa.
The Zulu and Afrikaans versions of SpongeBob will premiere on NickToons, DStv channel 308, Monday to Friday at 8:00am (CAT) from 17 June, and will re-air at 5:00pm (CAT).
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