A significant milestone for Ghana’s creative arts sector was marked on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with the official launch of the Ghana Voice Actors Community.
Spearheaded by Prince Dan-Vessel, host of The VO Playbook Podcast, the virtual event brought together leading voices from across Africa to chart a unified path forward for voice acting in Ghana.
Themed “The Future of Voice Acting in Ghana,” the webinar featured panellists Kwesi Busia (British-Ghanaian voice actor), Seraphine Dogbey (Ghanaian voice actor and advertising marketing communications professional), and Tolu “T-Code” Kolade (Nigerian voice artist, coach, and founder of Voiceover vs Nigeria). The event tackled key industry challenges, opportunities, and the critical importance of building a thriving community for voice actors.
The Urgent Call for Community
Opening the discussion, panelists stressed that the time to unite Ghana’s voice actors is long overdue.
“I don’t think now is the best time, I think yesterday or ‘yesteryears’ was the best time. Voice acting has always been here, but the conversation around community hasn’t. This is long
overdue,” Seraphine stated.
Kwesi Busia emphasised that technological shifts, particularly with AI, are changing the industry globally and Ghana must not lag behind.
“The industry is evolving. If we don’t build a community now, we risk getting left behind,” he said.
T-Code echoed these sentiments citing how “Voiceover can be a very isolating journey, especially here in Africa. Communities help you grow faster, get feedback, and share opportunities. We need this now more than ever”
Prince Dan-Vessel, who moderated the event, outlined the vision for convening this community.
He noted that “This community exists to help voice actors support each other, share opportunities, and spotlight the talent we have in Ghana”
Untapped Opportunities & the Visibility Gap
A recurring theme was the wealth of untapped opportunities both locally and internationally. “Voiceover is a global business ,” said Kwesi Busia.
“You can be in Ghana and work for clients”Seraphine Dogbey highlighted that many Ghanaian businesses, including advertising agencies and production houses, are in need of professional voice talent but often don’t know where to find them.
In this regard, T-Code encouraged voice actors to be proactive about seeking opportunities rather waiting for them to appear. In his opinion, “Voiceover is a business enterprise. Don’t wait,pitch yourself. Create your own opportunities. And remember, local languages are cash crops”
