From Lagos to Beverly Hills: Eni K Wins Voiceover’s Biggest Prize

Nigeria’s creative industry continues to command global attention, and at the forefront of this momentum is Nigerian voice actor and international voice-over artist Eniola Keshinro, professionally known as Eni K.

She recently clinched the Outstanding Commercial – Radio or Web, Best African Voiceover award at the 2026 Society of Voice Arts & Sciences (SOVAS) Voice Arts Awards for her performance in the commercial “Showmax – Bring Your Own Internet.” The ceremony was held in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Widely regarded as the “Oscars of Voiceovers,” the annual Voice Arts Awards celebrate excellence across commercial, narration, animation, audiobooks, and branded storytelling. Organised by SOVAS, the awards spotlight voice actors from around the world, with dedicated categories spanning African, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic and other global voice performance divisions.

The 2026 ceremony further underscored its prestige with the presentation of the James Earl Jones Lifetime Achievement Prize to acclaimed actor Laurence Fishburne, presented by American actress Angela Bassett.

Eni K’s victory marks a significant moment for African voice actors gaining international visibility on one of the industry’s most respected stages. The award-winning commercial was produced for Showmax by Studio Zoo Agency in South Africa, with production led by Daniella Andreucci. The work was secured through voice talent agent Mandy Chalmers of Intertalent Pty, South Africa.

Beyond her win, Eni K earned four additional nominations across three categories at the 2026 awards. The award was accepted on her behalf in Beverly Hills by her first voiceover coach, Oluwaseun Shobo, founder of Voiceover Academy Nigeria.