AFRICAN EXCELLENCE: Ghanaian Innovator Danny Manu Creates Earbuds That Translate 40+ Languages in Real Time

LONDON, UK — Ghanaian-born tech entrepreneur Danny Manu is redefining what it means to break language barriers—literally. The Oxford-educated engineer and founder of MyManu has developed a pair of wireless earbuds that can translate over 40 languages in real time—and no, this is not science fiction.

Called CLIK, the revolutionary earbuds allow users to communicate effortlessly across linguistic divides, all without needing an internet connection. That’s right: offline, on-the-spot translation—from your mouth to someone else’s understanding. The earbuds utilize MyManu’s proprietary translation system, MyJuno, which processes speech and instantly delivers translations straight into the user’s ear.

“It’s about creating access,” said Manu in past interviews. “Technology should bring us closer, not divide us.”

But his story isn’t just about invention—it’s about resilience, representation, and vision.

Built from the Ground Up

Despite the brilliance of his idea, Manu faced repeated rejections from investors—many unwilling to bet on a Black innovator in the tech space. So he did what many African entrepreneurs are forced to do: he bootstrapped. He crowdfunded the product himself, raising millions, and built MyManu from scratch into an international brand. Today, CLIK earbuds are being used across Europe, North America, and Asia.

When the pandemic struck, Manu didn’t slow down. He shifted gears and launched Medybird, a company that provided over 15 million units of PPE to healthcare systems globally.

A Win for the Diaspora

Danny Manu’s innovation is more than just a cool gadget—it’s a symbol of African brilliance on the world stage. It proves what we already know: African minds aren’t just participating in the future—we’re building it.

And he’s not done. Manu has plans to begin incorporating African languages into the CLIK platform, starting with Ghanaian dialects and potentially expanding across the continent.

For a community often overlooked in Silicon Valley and beyond, Danny Manu’s success sends a clear message: African excellence is global excellence.

Whether you’re in Accra, Atlanta, or Amsterdam—CLIK is a reminder that our stories, languages, and innovations matter. And in the hands of visionaries like Danny Manu, they translate to something the whole world can hear.