About Everything Voiceovers: The African Perspective
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
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
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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
7 Mar 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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolulope-kolade-19487716a/) a.k.a. Tcode
Guest: Joy Ogbekene (https://www.instagram.com/joyogbekenevo/)
- Social Media Handles: @Tcode_70 (https://www.instagram.com/tcode_70/) (IG & X) & Serah Johnson (https://www.instagram.com/_serahjohnson/)
- Podcast Telegram community: https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0 (https://t.me/+0JiM7_4VIeA3YzY0)
- Show us love (Support us here): https://selar.co/showlove/everythingvoiceovers (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
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12 Feb 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
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YouTube views
4,969
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Spotify
4.9 / 5
21 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100
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82
Social presence
94
YouTube
74
Engagement
77
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