The voice of 5FM wins Best Commercial Voiceover Performance at the 2026 South African Voiceover Awards

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 13 October 2026 – 5FM is proud to announce that Brionne Olsen, the unmistakable station voice behind South Africa’s hottest youth radio brand, has officially won the 2026 South African Voiceover Award for Best Commercial Voiceover Performance.

The awards, held on Saturday night, honour excellence in voice artistry across radio, television, digital media, animation, audiobooks and more. Brionne’s win places him among the country’s most distinctive and impactful vocal talents, recognised for originality, emotional resonance, production mastery and creative contribution to the industry.

As 5FM’s official station voice and Radio Imaging Specialist, Brionne is responsible for shaping the sonic identity that millions of young South Africans recognise instantly. His work spans concept development, scripting, sound design, recording, mixing and mastering, ensuring that every piece of 5FM imaging lands with precision, personality and power.

Before joining 5FM in 2011, Brionne built a formidable career as Station Producer and Lead Sound Engineer at prominent regional and community stations. He also produces custom imaging for international markets through Benztown Branding, creating high‑impact audio for stations across the United States.

“Winning Best Commercial Voiceover Performance for Radio means so much to me, and receiving the award was an incredibly emotional moment, especially after losing my mom just four months ago. I dedicated the award to her, knowing how much it would have meant to share that moment with her,” Olsen says. “I’m incredibly proud to be part of the 5FM family and feel privileged to help shape the sound of a station that reaches so many people across the country. Knowing that our listeners get to experience the work I put so much of myself into every day makes this recognition even more special. It’s a real honour to lead the sound of 5FM, and I’m grateful to be able to do what I love while being part of something that means so much to so many people.”

Masi Mdingane, Business Manager for 5FM and Good Hope FM, says: “5FM is known for its signature sound, youth vibe and unmistakable Top40 flavour, and Brionne’s work is a major part of what makes that happen. His voice is iconic, but it’s his spirit, passion for making our clients shine, professionalism and ability to bring brands to life that make him so much more than just the voice of SA’s favourite youth radio station. Brionne is a true soundsmith – a creative force and a leader in his craft. We are POWERFULLY proud of him and absolutely thrilled to see his talent recognised at the highest level.”

Listeners can hear more of Brionne’s award‑winning work on the 5FM App, on‑air nationwide, online at 5fm.co.za, and across all 5FM social platforms.