About Us
Initiated by a collaborative effort of industry leaders, Africa Voiceover Day aims to recognize and amplify the contributions of African voiceover artists to the global stage. Celebrated on May 5th each year, this day serves as a reminder of the talent and potential within Africa’s voiceover industry. It’s a day to inspire, educate, and connect, propelling African voice artists into the spotlight they deserve.
Why Celebrate Africa Voiceover Day?
Voiceover artists are vital in Africa’s storytelling, entertainment, and information dissemination. Celebrating them annually recognizes their contributions and promotes awareness of this art form.
By celebrating Africa Voiceover Day, we aim to:
Recognize Talent
African voice artists are crucial to the continent's creative industry yet often remain unsung heroes. This day will recognize and celebrate their talent and hard work.
Promote African Narratives
Voice artists play a crucial role in preserving and promoting African languages and stories, making their work vital for cultural preservation and dissemination.
Inspire New Generations
Celebrating this day will inspire young Africans to explore voice artistry as a viable career and to contribute to their culture.
Build Community
It fosters community and solidarity among African-voice artists, providing a platform for networking and collaboration.
Objectives
- Artistic Excellence: Celebrate and promote artistic excellence in voiceover performances, encouraging high standards and creativity.
- Encourage New Talent: Inspire emerging talents to explore voiceover artistry.
- Cultural Preservation: Highlight the role of voiceover in preserving African languages and stories.
- Industry Growth: Promote the voiceover industry’s potential for economic and cultural development
- Professional Development: Foster professional growth opportunities for voiceover artists through workshops, mentorship, and networking events.
- Inclusivity and Representation: Ensure representation of all African languages and dialects in the voiceover industry, promoting inclusivity and diversity.
- International Collaboration: Facilitate partnerships and collaborations with international voiceover communities, enhancing cross-cultural exchange and learning.
- Innovation and Technology Integration: Encourage the adoption of new technologies and innovative practices in voiceover production and distribution.
- Youth Engagement: Engage young Africans in voiceover artistry, emphasizing its potential as a viable career path.
- Public Awareness: Increase public understanding and appreciation of the voiceover industry’s role in media and communication.
- Economic Empowerment: Highlight and support the economic empowerment of voiceover artists through fair compensation and sustainable business practices.
Outcomes we Envision
Increased Visibility: Enhanced recognition and respect for voiceover artists.
Industry Growth: Africa’s more robust, diverse, and economically viable voiceover industry.
Cultural Impact: Greater appreciation and preservation of African languages and narratives through voiceover art.
Educational Impact: Increased awareness and education about the voiceover industry among the general public and potential entrants.
Cross-Cultural Dialogue: Enhanced cross-cultural understanding and dialogue through the diverse narratives presented in voiceovers.
Youth Inspiration: A surge in interest among young Africans to pursue careers in voiceover and related fields.
Technological Advancements: Adoption of cutting-edge technology in voiceover production, improving quality and reach.
Global Networking: Strengthened global connections and collaborations for African voiceover artists.
Policy Influence: Influence on policy-making to support the voiceover industry, including intellectual property rights and fair remuneration.
Artistic Recognition: Recognition of voiceover as a legitimate and valued form of artistic expression.
Community Engagement: Increased community engagement and participation in voiceover-related activities and events.
Meet our Stakeholders
Africa Voiceover Day is made possible by the collaborative efforts of passionate individuals dedicated to advancing the voiceover industry in Africa.
Jennifer Kanari
Executive Voice Coach - Pro-Voice Talent - Co-Founder & Administrator, The Voice Actors League of Kenya (VALK) - Kenya
Emeka Onunkwo
Creative Director and Founder of Nigerian Voice Bank (Nigeria’s First online voice-casting site) and VOAFRICA. - Nigeria
Leslie Kasumba
Professional Voiceover artist, Founder of Evolution, and Controller of Gravy For The Brain Arabia - Egypt
Tolulope Kolade
Professional Voiceover artist, podcaster, founder of coded voiceovers and voice verse and creative partner at APVA - Nigeria
Seun Shobo
Founder of Voiceover Academy and Voice bank and Multiple Award Winning voice Talent- Nigeria
Bidemi Adedire
Communications and Idea Strategist, Founder of APVA - Nigeria
Remi Olutimayin
Award Winning voice actor, animator, and voice director - Nigeria
Emmanuel Afemikhe
Founder of Voiceover Workshop
Nadeem Khaled
Professional Voiceover artist, Founder of Evolution, and Controller of Gravy For The Brain Arabia.
Chilu Lemba
Multiple Award-winning voiceover artist, podcaster and author
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