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Apacho B.

2D Animator | Story-Driven YouTube Animation

People don't stop watching because of the animation. They leave when the story stops making them wonder what's next. That's where most videos lose their audience. It's also where my work begins. I create cinematic, story-driven 2D animations for YouTube, from character-led narratives and stylized retellings to illustrated explainers and documentary-style storytelling, including Bible-based projects. I combine illustration, character animation, storyboarding, motion graphics, editing, and sound design to make every scene serve the story. Bring me a script, voice-over, references, or a rough idea. I can develop the visual approach and carry the project from visual development through animation and final editing, shaping the pacing, imagery, and atmosphere into one cohesive experience. I work best with clients who care about the story as much as the visuals. If you're looking for thoughtful, polished animation built around a clear creative vision, share your script or reference video and target runtime. I'll help determine the right approach.

🇳🇬Lagos Island, Nigeria$40/hr100% JSS5.00 (3)Since May 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$134

An estimate from an earlier read

World#126,626 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,820 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
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Read daily since Oct 13, under 30 days

Total earnings
$1.7k

Billed in all: $1.7k

World#348,892 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#10,444 / 13.8k
Per project
$211

$161 in the last 6 months

World#260,431 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#7,847 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
5
100% fixed0% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,705 / 13.8k
Projects in all
8
100% fixed0% hourly
World#223,560 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#8,342 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$1.7kNothing earned since Oct 13Billed in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$1,660$1,680$1,700$1,720Oct 13Oct 26Nov 8

Tracked from Oct 13, 2026. No data since Nov 5, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 20% in Traditional Animation

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #50Traditional Animation244 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #5Top 20%
  3. #135Adobe Animate492 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #6Top 27%
  4. #423Storyboarding1,436 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #16Top 29%
  5. #458Character Animation1,518 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #34Top 30%
  6. #558Sound Design1,381 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #11Top 40%
  7. #6712D Illustration2,504 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #33Top 27%
  8. #1,184Character Design4,531 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #75Top 26%