Nigeria’s voiceover industry is experiencing significant growth, with numerous events in 2025 aimed at fostering talent, networking, and professional development. Here are seven notable voiceover events to look out for:
- The VoiceOver Conference (TVOC)
• Date: June 26th & 27th, 2025
• Location: Virtual & Lagos
• Organizer: VoiceOver Workshop & Media
TVOC is Africa’s pioneering voiceover conference dedicated to transforming the industry into a thriving sector. It aims to generate profitable business opportunities for young Africans, foster employment, and facilitate meaningful networking among emerging African voiceover artists. Participants can expect industry insights from top professionals, workshops on building a profitable voiceover business, and ample networking opportunities. 
- VO Africa Conference
• Date: January 25th, 2025
• Location: Virtual
• Organizer: African Voice and Media Works
VO Africa is the largest virtual gathering of African voice talents, aiming to provide a platform where African talent can access relevant information and knowledge to help them grow and compete globally. The conference brings together some of the world’s finest voiceover talents, coaches, casting directors, and producers with a heart for Africa. It’s designed for both beginners and professional voiceover artists to learn, network, and grow their voiceover business. 
- Africa Voiceover Day
• Date: May 5th, 2025
• Location: Virtual
• Organizer: Industry Leaders and Institutions
Africa Voiceover Day is an annual celebration honoring and amplifying African voice artists’ remarkable talent and invaluable contributions. It serves as a platform to recognize artistry, promote cultural diversity, and foster industry growth across the continent. Attendees can engage in panel discussions, skill-building sessions, and celebrate African excellence in voice acting.
- Abuja Voiceover Hangout
• Date: March 2025
• Location: Abuja
• Organizer: Abuja Voiceover Community
The Abuja Voiceover Hangout is a gathering of voiceover artists residing in Abuja, providing an opportunity to network with fellow talents and industry stakeholders such as producers, translators, copywriters, broadcasters, and industry leaders. The event is designed for voiceover artists to have fun, connect, and grow through interactive sessions and networking opportunities.
- Voice Fest
• Date: Second Quarter of 2025
• Location: Lagos
• Organizer: Association of Voiceover Artistes (AVOA)
Voice Fest is a major festival empowering emerging talents through training, professional development, and career opportunities. The event addresses the need to identify and train emerging talents, enhance professionalism and skill acquisition, and provide a platform for career development. Participants can expect intensive voiceover workshops, mentorship opportunities, and sessions led by leading voiceover professionals.
- Voiceover Bootcamp Uni Scholarship
• Date: May 5th, 2025
• Location: Virtual & Physical (10 Universities in Nigeria)
• Organizer: Voiceover Bootcamp & Charles Alade Initiative
This scholarship program aims to train over 500 university students across Nigeria for free, bridging the gap in voiceover education. The initiative includes training sessions in at least 10 universities in Nigeria, with over 10 facilitators from within and outside the country participating both virtually and physically. Students will receive world-class training, network with top industry mentors, and gain skills to start a voiceover career early.
- Voiceover Connect Conference
• Date: December 2025
• Location: Virtual
• Organizer: Voiceover Connect Academy
Voiceover Connect is the pioneer voiceover conference in Port Harcourt, focusing on unveiling the voiceover industry’s vast potential and showcasing its numerous benefits and opportunities. The conference aims to inspire, educate, and connect emerging voice talents, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals, ultimately transforming the voiceover industry’s landscape in the region and across Africa. Attendees can gain industry knowledge tailored to their region, insights on building a thriving voiceover career, and network with industry professionals.
These events offer valuable opportunities for voiceover artists in Nigeria to enhance their skills, network with industry professionals, and advance their careers in 2025.