Everything Voiceovers: The African Perspective

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The Everything Voiceovers Podcast: the African perspective, is your one-stop podcast for everything related to Voiceovers in Africa. Hosted weekly by Nigeria's Award-winning, prolific Voice actor and coach, Tolulope Kolade (Tcode), the podcast features insightful episodes that answer many questions new and practising voiceover artists may have while exploring the invaluable knowledge of industry experts that discuss a variety of voiceover topics aimed at providing valuable resources for the African voiceover artist. Support the podcast here: https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers

  1. They don’t Rate us- The Visa and Rate Card Gist

    04/11/2025

    They don’t Rate us- The Visa and Rate Card Gist

    After a long break Tcode and Serah Johnson return to the podcast booth with stories, updates, and real talk! In this candid episode, the duo shares what kept them away, including personal growth, setting up home studios, power and data struggles, and near-attempts at traveling abroad. They also dive into one of the most talked-about topics in the voiceover industry today — the rate card conversation. From different perspectives to the challenges of standardizing pricing, they explore the nuances of this heated debate and why it’s important to find balance. Key Discussion Points: 1. Life updates and tech upgrades as voiceover artists 2. Visa struggles and “we’re not japa-ing… we’re just visiting” 3. The reality of recording in Africa: power, data, and dedication 4. Deep dive into the ongoing industry-wide rate card conversation Podcast Details: Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode & Serah Johnson - Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (IG & X) & Serah Johnson - Podcast Telegram community: https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 - Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers - Hashtags: #Voiceovers #volegends #ratecards #evolutionofvo #Nigeriavoindustry #vobranding # voequipments #homestudios #tcode #voiceoverindustry #Africavoiceoverindustry #voiceacting #VoiceoverPodcast #Everythingvoiceovers - For inquiries, contact Everythingvoiceovers@gmail.com A Coded Voiceover Production Episode Links Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everything-voiceovers/episodes/What-Advertisers-Look-for-in-Voice-Talents-ft--Ayo-Moore-S3E14-e2pqf6v Youtube: https://youtu.be/k8VlR0XyFhU Audiomark: https://audiomack.com/everything-voiceovers/song/success-on-upwork-and-beyond-how-ahmed-olalekan-became-a-top-african-voiceover-talent-s3e11 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-m8jpq-2135c9b9 Afripods: https://afripods.africa/episode/success-on-upwork-and-beyond-how/2934e9af-ca00-400d-850c-0367c7ec9d64 Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/everything-voiceovers-the-african-perspective-b0460/episodes/success-on-upwork-and-beyond-how-ahmed-olalekan-became-a-top-african-voiceover-talent-s3e11-300c8

    1h 56m
  2. From Novice to Pro - My 20 years journey as a leading Female voice in the Nigerian VO Industry ft. Joy Ogbekene S4E2

    03/07/2025

    From Novice to Pro - My 20 years journey as a leading Female voice in the Nigerian VO Industry ft. Joy Ogbekene S4E2

    With over 2 decades of experience as a voiceover artist, Joy Ogbekene, one of Nigeria's leading voiceover talents, shares her voiceover journey, which began in 2005.  Joy, who has served in various capacities as an executive of the Association of Voiceover Artistes, Nigeria (AVOA) and is now the current General Secretary of the Association, tells Tcode and Serah how she grew from a young undergraduate who fell in love with the craft to breaking boundaries locally and internationally in the voiceover scene. Enjoy this episode. Key Discussion Points: 1. Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 2. Joy Ogbekenne's Journey into Voiceove 3. Early Experiences and Mentorship in Voiceover 4. Defining Moments in Joy's Career 5. The Evolution of Voiceover Training 6. Advice for Aspiring Voiceover Artists 7. The Importance of Technical Knowledge in Voiceover 8. Conclusion and Final Thoughts 9. The Importance of Mentorship and Learning 10. Balancing Multiple Roles in the Creative Industry 11. Joy's First International Voiceover Experience 12. Serving the Voiceover Community through AVOA 13. The Impact of Social Media on Voiceover Artists 14. Challenges and Opportunities in the Voiceover Industry 15. Youth Engagement and Future Directions 16. Advocacy and Support for Voiceover Artists 17. The Importance of Visibility and Communication 18. The Journey of a Voiceover Artist 19. Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Voiceover Artists Podcast Details:  Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode Guest: Joy Ogbekene  - Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (IG & X) & Serah Johnson - Podcast Telegram community:  https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 - Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers - Hashtags: #Voiceovers #volegends #ratecards #evolutionofvo #Nigeriavoindustry #vobranding # voequipments #homestudios #tcode #voiceoverindustry #Africavoiceoverindustry #voiceacting #VoiceoverPodcast #Everythingvoiceovers - For inquiries, contact Everythingvoiceovers@gmail.com A Coded Voiceover Production

    1h 18m
  3. How I Became One of the 3 Top Voice Actors in Nigeria ft. Eric Maximus S4E1

    02/12/2025

    How I Became One of the 3 Top Voice Actors in Nigeria ft. Eric Maximus S4E1

    This first episode of season 4 of the EVO podcast features one of Nigeria’s top voice actors, Eric Maximus Ekwueme, who has spent over 20 years as a voiceover artist and over a decade as a full-time voice actor. He shares with hosts Serah Johnson and Tcode, his rise in the voiceover industry and highlights the growth of the voiceover industry in Nigeria via his lens. Enjoy this episode Key Discussion Points: ​Welcome to Season Four​Reflections on the Holidays and New Year Preparations​Introducing Eric Maximus: A Voiceover Legend​Eric's Journey into Voiceover​Influences and Inspirations in Voiceover​The Evolution of the Nigerian Voiceover Industry​Going Full-Time in Voiceover​The Rise of Home Studios​Maintaining Relevance in the Voiceover Industry​The Evolution of Voiceover Branding​Rivalries and Industry Dynamics​The New Generation of Voiceover Artists​Challenges in the Voiceover Industry​Navigating Rates and Pricing in Voiceover​Advice for Beginners in Voiceover​Quality vs. Equipment in Voiceover​The Future of Voiceover Technology Podcast Details: Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode Guest: Eric Maximus - Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (IG & X) & Serah Johnson - Podcast Telegram community: https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 - Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers - Hashtags: #Voiceovers #volegends #ratecards #evolutionofvo #Nigeriavoindustry #vobranding # voequipments #homestudios #tcode #voiceoverindustry #Africavoiceoverindustry #voiceacting #VoiceoverPodcast #Everythingvoiceovers - For inquiries, contact Everythingvoiceovers@gmail.com A Coded Voiceover Production

    1h 28m
  4. Bridging The Gap Between Voice Talent & Agencies ft. Ayo Moore BE3

    01/10/2025 · BONUS

    Bridging The Gap Between Voice Talent & Agencies ft. Ayo Moore BE3

    This episode marks the beginning of 2025 for our podcast as the bonus episode series continues leading to season 4 of the podcast. In this episode, Tcode shares except from a brief but rich conversation with Ayo Moore from Season 3 Episode 14 of the podcast. Ayo Moore, a writer, audio storyteller, prominent producer, and the founder of Moore Audio discusses his role in bridging the gap between ad agencies and voice talents. Enjoy! Podcast Details:  Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode Co-host: Serah Johnson  - Guest: Ayo Moore - Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (IG & X) & Serah Johnson- Podcast Telegram community:  https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 - Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers - Hashtags: #Voiceovers #ayomoore #mooreaudio #serahjohnson #tcode #castingdirector #audioproducer #audiostoryteller #voiceoverindustry #Africavoiceoverindustry #voiceacting #audioadvertisung #radioadvertising #Radiocommercials #VoiceoverPodcast #Everythingvoiceovers - For inquiries, contact Everythingvoiceovers@gmail.com A Coded Voiceover Production

    14 min
  5. The Industry is Growing, Why I sighed Up On Upwork

    12/13/2024 · BONUS

    The Industry is Growing, Why I sighed Up On Upwork

    In this episode, OG Voice actor and broadcaster Ahmed Olalekan, speaks about his journey in voiceovers starting from the mid-2005s in Nigeria, to rise to one of the top-rated + African talents on Upwork in 2021.  Ahmed shares his humble experience figuring out how the industry works in the era before the birth of what we today call Nigeria’s voiceover industry. He also speaks about the need for unionism in the industry to help us tackle common problems faced as talents, and he gives some OG advice for new and upcoming voice actors. Enjoy! Key Discussion Points: 1. Evolving Business Approaches in Voiceover 2. Success on Upwork: Strategies and Insights 3. The Need for Structure in the Voiceover Industry Podcast Details: - Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode - Co-host: Serah Johnson - Guest: Ahmed Olalekan - Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (IG & X), @_serahjohnson (IG), www.serahjohnson.com/- Podcast Telegram community:  https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 - Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers - Hashtags: #Voiceovers #ahmedolalekan#ahmedolalekanvoiceover #tcode #serahjohnson #voiceoverindustry #Nigerianvoiceoverindustry #VoiceoveronUpwork #Nigerianvoiceactors #Voiceoverbusiness #VoiceoverPodcast #Everythingvoiceovers - For inquiries, contact Everythingvoiceovers@gmail.com A Coded Voiceover Production

    14 min
  6. Must-Knows Before You Get Into Voice Overs BonusEP 1

    12/06/2024 · BONUS

    Must-Knows Before You Get Into Voice Overs BonusEP 1

    Introduction: In this bonus episode, Tcode talks about six important things people ought to know before getting into voice overs. Enjoy! Key Discussion Points: 1. My Voiceover Journey. 2. Getting the essential equipments 3. The Rate Cards 4. The Voiceover Community  5. Success in Voice over takes time Podcast Details: Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode Co-host: Serah Johnson  - Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (IG & X) & Serah Johnson - Podcast Telegram community:  https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 - Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers - Hashtags:#Voiceovers #Nigerianvoiceactors #StartingVoiceovers #Tcode #Voiceoverbeginner #VoiceoverPodcast #NigerianVoiceoverIndustry #VoiceoverInNigeria - For inquiries, contact Everythingvoiceovers@gmail.com A Coded Voiceover Production

    12 min
  7. Lessons We Learnt from Our Voiceover Career in 2024 S3E20

    11/29/2024

    Lessons We Learnt from Our Voiceover Career in 2024 S3E20

    This is the last episode of Season 3 of The Everything Voiceovers Podcast. On this, Tcode and Serah reminisce on the lessons they’ve learned in their voiceover careers in 2024, from staying consistent to deliberate planning to networking and more. They also shared valuable tips for establishing a successful voiceover career in 2025. Enjoy this episode Key Discussion Points: 1. Introduction to the Voiceover Industry in Africa 2. The Dynamic Duo Returns 3. New Chapter 4. Musical Influences and Favorites 5. Reflecting on the Podcast Journey 6. 2024: A Year of Growth and Challenges 7. Inspiration Behind the Conference 8. Struggles and Lessons Learned in 2024 9. The Importance of Timing and Focus 10. Managing Attention and Expectations 11. Struggles with Consistency and Social Media Presence 12. Challenges of Running a Business in Nigeria 13. Balancing Work and Personal Life 14. Creating Effective Systems for Success 15. Lessons Learned and Future Goals 16. Embracing Imperfection and Humility 17. Preparing for 2025: Key Strategies 18. Dreaming Big and Learning the Game 19. Gratitude and Reflection on the Journey Podcast Details: Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode Co-host: Serah Johnson - Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (IG & X) & Serah Johnson - Podcast Telegram community: https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 - Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers - Hashtags: #Voiceovers #voiceoverlessons #Crimsonedstories #vocommunity #voiceoverindustry #voiceovercraft #Nigeriavoindustry #vocontentcreating #tcode #Africavoiceoverindustry #voiceacting #voconsistency #VoiceoverPodcast #Everythingvoiceovers - For inquiries, contact Everythingvoiceovers@gmail.com A Coded Voiceover Production

    1h 10m

  8. 11/22/2024

    The PH Voiceover connect Conference ft. Robbie Kaine S3E19

    This episode introduces us to the practice of PH City, Rivers State Nigeria, and the establishment of the city’s Voiceover Conference. As a talented voice actor and founder of Crimsoned Story, Robbie Kaine tells the host Tcode about his journey and what led him to create the voiceover connect in PH City. Voice Over Connect is the pioneer voice-over conference in Port Harcourt, the South-South region of Nigeria. The Voice Over Connect aims to unveil the voice-over industry’s vast potential, showcasing its numerous benefits and opportunities to empower youths, foster Decent Work, and drive economic growth. Enjoy this episode Key Discussion Points: 1. Introduction to the Voiceover Industry in Africa 2. The Journey of Voices of Robbie 3. Growth and Development in Voiceover Career 4. Building a Community in Port Harcourt 5. The Importance of Networking and Exposure 6. The VoiceOver Connect Conference 7. Inspiration Behind the Conference 8. Challenges and Overcoming Fear 9. The Vision for the Future 10. The Voiceover Revolution in Port Harcourt 11. Building a Voiceover Community 12. The Importance of Industry Recognition 13. The VoiceOver Connect Conference Overview 14. Accessing the Conference and Future Plans 15. Crimson Stories: A New Narrative 16. Inspiration and Closing Thoughts Podcast Details: Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode Guest: Kaine Robbie - Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (IG & X) - Crimsoned Story: https://www.instagram.com/crimsonedstories?igsh=Z29vYWxqa2JsbjBm - Podcast Telegram community: https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 - Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers - Hashtags: #Voiceovers #voiceoverconnectconference #Crimsonedstories #vocommunity #PHconnectconference #industryrecognition #audiostories #audiodrama #voicesofrobbie #tcode #Africavoiceoverindustry #voiceacting #animators #VoiceoverPodcast #Everythingvoiceovers - For inquiries, contact Everythingvoiceovers@gmail.com A Coded Voiceover Production

    50 min
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The Everything Voiceovers Podcast: the African perspective, is your one-stop podcast for everything related to Voiceovers in Africa. Hosted weekly by Nigeria's Award-winning, prolific Voice actor and coach, Tolulope Kolade (Tcode), the podcast features insightful episodes that answer many questions new and practising voiceover artists may have while exploring the invaluable knowledge of industry experts that discuss a variety of voiceover topics aimed at providing valuable resources for the African voiceover artist. Support the podcast here: https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers

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