Everything Voiceovers: The African Perspective

It's the first episode of the year and the first episode of Season 3 of the EVO Podcast and Tcode is back on Track after several months of taking a break on podcasting. In this episode, he talks about the things he's been up to since the last episode and some of his insightful discoveries as a voiceover coach. Enjoy this episode. Podcast Details: - Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode - Soci...

In this episode of Everything Voiceovers Podcast, Tcode shares his personal experiences of dealing with struggles and pressures and offers advice on how African voiceover artists can overcome the unique challenges faced in the industry.  From struggles to keep their career and passion alive to dealing with burnout, Tcode sheds light on the realities of this industry and provides valuable insight....

In this episode of Everything Voiceovers Podcast, Tcode interviews three fans of the podcast, Guygreta, Tunbosun, and Deborah, as they chat on the final episode of Season 2 of the podcast. They share stories of how they discovered the podcast and their favourite episodes and memories of the podcast. Enjoy. Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode; @Tcode_70 on IG & @ Tcode_70 on Twitter Guest: Olatu...

In this episode of Everything Voiceovers Podcast, Tcode interviews Emeka Onunkwo, the convener of the VO Africa Conference , dubbed Africa’s largest voiceover conference. Emeka talks about the upcoming VO Africa conference and how his dream kicked off in 2021, with the last two editions being very impactful thanks to the growing voiceover industry in Africa and the support of renowned voiceover fr...

This episode is about practical methods every voice actor can apply to help them get voiceover jobs. From direct marketing to referrals, Tcode shares seven methods he has used and achieved positive results with. Enjoy. Host: Tolulope Kolade, a.k.a. Tcode; @Tcode_70 on IG & @Tcode_70 on Twitter Join our podcast Telegram community:  https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 Buy Voiceover gear in Nigeria @C...

Continuing from the previous episode, Tcode shares more on the things he wishes he knew before he started his voiceover career. This episode touches on subjects like online voiceover platforms, voiceover-related skills, the work needed to be done beyond the voice and more. Enjoy. Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode; @Tcode_70 on IG & @ Tcode_70 on Twitter Join our podcast Telegram community:  ...

Our voiceover career could have been much easier if we had known certain things before starting. Things we probably never thought about or just didn't know how important they were. In this episode, Tcode shares some things he wishes he had known before starting his voiceover career. Enjoy. Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode; @Tcode_70 on IG & @Tcode_70 on Twitter Join our podcast Telegram...

This episode talks about the goals voiceover artists set and the struggles of achieving these goals. Tcode shared his real-life experiences in achieving his goals and tips on how voice actors can achieve theirs. Host: Tolulope Kolade, a.k.a. Tcode; @Tcode_70 on IG & @Tcode_70 on Twitter Join our podcast Telegram community: https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 Buy Voiceover gear in Nigeria @Coded Voi...

This episode is about the factors that affect our voiceovers that we may not pay attention to, especially if you are a beginner. What are these subtle factors that may affect your recording, regardless of the quality of your performance? Find out in this episode with Tcode as he shares his thoughts on the psychology of voice actors while recording voiceovers. Host: Tolulope Kolade a.k.a. Tcode; @T...

Being able to speak multiple accents is advantageous to any voiceover artist if used correctly. However, what are the implications for African voice actors who are interested in Animation voiceover? Are there advantages of extra accent capacity beyond the indigenous accents? Why do we have multiple accents, and how best do we use them? These and more are the issues discussed in this episode of the...

Explore the enchanting world of animation voiceovers as Tcode engages in an insightful conversation with the talented voice cast of the highly anticipated Nigerian 2D animated film " Ajaka: Lost in Rome ,'' by 2D Animation studio Spoof Limited . In this episode, Tcode sits down with Chiedu Buzz Onabu, Samuella Onabu, Igodan Osaze, Adesola Aladesawe, Odiri Awvenagha, Tade Adekunle, and...

In this exciting episode, Tcode sits down with Bidemi Adedire, the visionary founder of the Association of Podcasters and Voiceover Artists (APVA). Join them as they dive into the world of the African Podcast and Voice Awards, uncovering all the buzz surrounding the nominations for the highly anticipated second edition, scheduled to take place in September 2023. Discover exclusive details about th...

It's the week after Africa's pioneer voiceover conference, and the excitement and experience still rent the air. To relive a few of the unforgettable moments from the conference, Tcode creates this episode with some of his industry colleagues and friends including Ace Wondaz, David Attah, Exciting Ej, John Kanu, Oiza Deborah and Onochie Emeka. This Voiceover friends share their most captiv...

In this episode of the Everything Voiceovers podcast, Tcode visits fellow pro-Nigerian voice actor, Darnley UCHE, to discuss Home Studio Setup. They break down the composition of a home studio setup using their studios as references. They discuss everything from studio acoustics to materials used inside the studio, to ventilating studios, powering the studio, studio furniture, studio location, and...

If you are curious about the magic that happens behind the scenes of a voiceover recording with equipment? This episode of the podcast will help you understand how voiceover gears work as Tcode dives deep into the essential equipment that every voiceover artist needs to know about.  He breaks down the tools from microphones and pop filters to audio interfaces and acoustic panels, including the imp...

In this episode of the Everything Voiceovers Podcast, Tcode takes the mic solo and shares his expert insights on the three key things every voiceover artist needs for a successful career in the industry. Tune in to learn the essential tools and skills required to make it in the world of voiceovers, from mastering your vocal delivery to cultivating a professional mindset and staying up-to-date with...

In the fifth episode of the second season of the Everything Voiceovers podcast, Tcode interviews Mr Ehi Omokhuale, a veteran voiceover artist in Nigeria and past president of AVOA . They discuss the history of the voiceover industry in Nigeria, tracing its roots back to the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, and the influence of the broadcast industry on voiceover work. They also delve into the rise of th...

In this episode, Tcode sits down with Ambrose Mosi, a veteran voice-over artist and producer with a background in music, acting, and broadcasting. Ambrose holds a BA in History/international relations and has trained as a broadcaster at the FRCN Training School (National Broadcast Academy). He is a veteran in the voice-over industry, having joined the Association of Voice Over Artistes ( Avoa ) in...

In this episode of Everything Voiceovers Podcast: The African Perspective S2E3, Tcode had the privilege of interviewing Emmanuel Macaulay Afemikhe, popularly known as King E, a veteran voiceover artists, and founder of Voiceover Workshop and Media, one of Africa's leading voiceover training institutes based in Lagos, Nigeria. The focus of the conversation was on the upcoming Voiceover Conferen...

In this episode, Tcode sits down with Mawuli Sachey, a professional voice artist and brand consultant with over 15 years of practical experience. Mawuli shares with us how he got started in the voiceover industry 15 years ago and how he charted a unique path in the industry as one of the first to do voiceover professionally as a full-time job. He also gives us valuable insights into the Ghanaian v...

In this episode of the Everything Voiceovers Podcast: The African Perspective, host Tcode is excited to share the first episode of season 2, and listeners can expect a new episode every Friday. He gives a brief recap of the season one experience and shares the big news that the podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts. Listeners can now subscribe, listen, download episodes, and even rate and com...

In this episode, I interview renowned Kenyan voiceover artist, voice coach, and founder of the Voice Actors League of Kenya , Jennifer Kanari. Jennifer talks about how she began her voice-over journey and grew to become a global voice talent. She sheds more light on the Voice Actors League of Kenya and its goal. We further discussed the 9th SOVAS Voice Arts Award nominations which for the first ti...

In this episode, I had an interesting conversation with a top-ranking African voiceover artist from Nigeria, JamaldeenVoice . We discussed the realities of being a voiceover in Nigeria in the context of what new talents need to know. We also talked about the standards in the industry. Do they exist? Jamaldeen is a multiple-award nominated multilingual voiceover artist who has worked with renowned...

In this episode, I interview a Nigerian audio storyteller, audio producer, podcast producer, and podcaster, Fay Fay. She is the founder of one of Nigeria’s foremost podcast communities, NaijaPodHub ; and an audio production business called 808 Xtra Sound . Fay Fay shares with me her best tips and practices for producing quality audio voiceovers. She has been a judge for a podcast competition creat...

In this episode, I talk about six important things I believe people ought to know before starting a voiceover career in Nigeria. You’ll also discover several voiceover learning plug-ins in Nigeria. Enjoy! Voiceover leaning plugs and their links. Voiceover Academy Voiceover Workshop KickstartintoVOs VoiceoverBootcamp Voiceover forums Voice Acting Africa (Clubhouse) Voiceover Workshop (Clubhouse) Vo...