The Vocal Expressionist

Performance direction or are usually written in brackets or sometimes square brackets to guide the actor or voice artist on how to deliver the line, rather than what to say. They are NOT decoration! 🎙️

They’re telling you how to play the moment and that’s why they matter in voice-over and acting. 🎭✨

Okay… so what next? 🤷🏽‍♀️

Yes, Dogs are too!😏

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But honestly guys, how do you cope with the ones on P2P sites? 😩🤷🏽‍♀️

REPOST • Out Now on CR Motion Plus YouTube Channel.

Here’s why casting truly matters for representation.

Representation isn't just about who's on screen, it's about who gives them voice.

As , our Casting Director for Trials of the Spear, puts it: audiences connect with a voice actor's performance, personality, and authenticity long before they connect with the visuals. That connection is everything when you're telling African stories for a global audience; the voice has to carry the same weight, dignity, and truth as the world we've built.

Casting for this project meant finding actors who could bring real chemistry to the entire cast, honour the culture behind these characters, and do it all while keeping a demanding production pipeline on schedule.

Because representation done right isn't just seen, it's heard, felt, and believed.
These are the voices breathing life into Katunga and making sure this vision reaches the world exactly as it was meant to.

Now it's time to hear it for yourself.
Trials of the Spear Anime Test Pilot (English Extended Cut) is OUT NOW! Watch here:

https://youtu.be/xO798F_R1OU?si=AUwX0y6WUVDcW9X0

Some projects you work on. Others become reminders of why you love what you do. I’m thrilled to finally share The Trials of the Spear – English Extended Cut, a project I had the privilege of serving as Casting Director.

One of the most rewarding parts of this journey was bringing together a Nigerian voice cast that could do more than simply deliver lines. We needed voices that could carry the emotion, personality, cultural texture and spirit of the characters, and this incredible cast showed up.

Hearing the final performances come together has been deeply fulfilling. There’s something powerful about watching animation created across cultures and then hearing Nigerian performers give it a distinctly African vocal identity.

This Extended Cut also gives audiences the opportunity to experience more of the story, with scenes that were not included in the Japanese version.

To the creative team : + thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this journey.

To the cast: thank you for trusting the process and bringing your artistry to the characters.

And to everyone who believes in the growing possibilities for African voice talent in global animation, this one is for you! So proud to be part of the growing movement of African talent, telling African stories for a global audience. ✊🏽🌍🎙️

🎬 The Trials of the Spear – English Extended Cut; is now available on the CR Motion Plus YouTube channel. Watch here:

https://youtu.be/xO798F_R1OU?si=pHEwPp8BqAERjU34

I’m excited for you to experience it.

By the way, this is the African-Nigerian Igbo Flute tune / version of the saxophone getting louder!

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Could this be the end of Ghana weaving for me? Perhaps! Coz what is this pain? When hair plaiters ask God to bless the work of their hands, it doesn’t have to come with this much pain please!

The aftermath of this one is…. 🤯😩

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Can you grow as a voiceover artist without a coach? And how do you actually market yourself effectively? In this episode, we're joined by , a voiceover artist and coach, sharing honest insights on self-teaching vs. coaching, what to look for in a mentor, and how to build your brand as a voice talent.

If you're feeling stuck or unsure how to show up confidently in the industry, this one's for you.

Listen now: click on the link in APVA’s bio to listen to the complete audio.

Tripod out! Monologue done! ✅

Sometimes, the most powerful stories are the ones we already know… told through a voice we haven’t heard before.

I stepped into the story of the woman with the issue of blood, not just to tell what happened, but to imagine what she deeply felt.

The pain. The desperation. The faith.
And finally… the moment she heard, “Pikin.”

I chose to tell her story in Nigerian Pidgin because our African languages carry a rhythm, intimacy and humanity that can make ancient stories feel incredibly close to home.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to lend my voice to the ABS auditions. 🙏🏽✨🎭