At the 2024 Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) Awards in Beverly Hills, Nigerian voice artist and storyteller Oluwafemi Olugbade, known professionally as Femi Bakes, achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the award for Outstanding Commercial – Radio, Streaming or Web – Best African Voiceover. His captivating narration for Alt Mobile, a campaign by The Alternative Bank, showcased not just his vocal talent but also his hands-on technical expertise—he engineered the audio himself.
Femi’s voice is not just heard, it is felt. Whether it’s a commercial, a documentary, or a podcast, he brings depth and clarity to each word. As the founder of The Soundbaking Company, he has carved out a niche for himself as a storyteller who bakes every narrative to perfection. That philosophy resonates throughout his growing body of work.
His client list is equally impressive: Coca-Cola, DSTV, the World Bank, and BBC Sounds are among the many brands that have trusted him to give life to their stories. And it doesn’t end there—Femi’s voice also features in the upcoming HBO Max/Cartoon Network animation series “Iyanu,” further underscoring his versatility.
But perhaps one of the most personal expressions of his voice is the podcast Letters to Boyz, a heartfelt series encouraging positive masculinity, which has reached listeners across continents with over 10,000 downloads. Through his stories, Femi doesn’t just inform—he uplifts, questions, heals, and provokes thought.
More than a voice actor, Femi is a voice mentor. He has trained and coached over 300 aspiring voice talents and continues to be a force for good within the African voiceover community. His SOVAS win is not just a personal accolade; it’s a beacon for every African storyteller striving to be heard on the world stage.
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Femi Bakes is a voice. He’s a craftsman. He’s a baker of stories and the world is finally listening.