You'll need:
At least 3 voices:
Narrator
Kojo Bediako (Ashanti commander)
Private Edward Williams (British marine)
**Options:**
* 🎤 **Record yourself or friends** reading each role.
* 🎙️ **Hire voice actors** from platforms like:
* [Fiverr](https://www.fiverr.com)
* [Voices.com](https://www.voices.com)
* [Voice123](https://www.voice123.com)
> You’ll need actors who can bring **emotion and subtlety**, especially for Kojo (pride and grief) and Williams (bravery and guilt).
### **2. Audio Editing & Sound Design**
Use software like:
* **Free:** [Audacity](https://www.audacityteam.org/)
* **Pro:** Adobe Audition, Reaper, Logic Pro X
Add:
* **Sound Effects**: Drums, cannons, marching, screaming crowds, ocean waves
* **Background Ambience**: Forest, fort interior, crowd noise
* **Music**: Subtle African percussion or strings, moody underscore (non-distracting)
**Free sources for sound:**
* [Freesound.org](https://www.freesound.org)
* [BBC Sound Effects Archive](https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/)
* [ZapSplat](https://www.zapsplat.com)
### **3. Narration & Pacing**
* Vary pacing for drama—slow down before key lines, pause after impactful statements.
* Use **reverb** on narration to simulate space (e.g., echoing fort walls or open jungle).
* Create **auditory contrasts** between the voices—warm & low for Kojo, clipped & cool for Williams, calm and poetic for narrator.
### **4. Final Mixing & Mastering**
* Balance voice levels so all are audible.
* Make music and effects **support**, not drown out, the voices.
* Export in **.mp3 (128kbps+) or .wav** for quality uploads.
Everything you need to move forward:
A strong script with historical depth
A clear production guide
A great story worth telling
If you're working solo or with a small team, start small:
Try recording just the narrator’s part first.
Then slowly layer in other voices or sound effects as you get comfortable.
And don’t forget—a phone mic in a quiet room can go a long way.