Freelance creative · Nakuru, Kenya

Michell Akolo

Video editing, writing, illustration, and custom builds.

I make finished work for creators, authors, and small brands.

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Portrait of Michell Akolo, freelance creative based in Nakuru, Kenya
Michell Akolo, Nakuru
01 / About

Who you'd be hiring.

I take a few projects at a time so I can actually finish them, across video, writing, illustration, and the odd custom build. Four skills, because my clients kept needing more than one.

A restaurant wants promos one month and a menu the next. A creator needs fresh social videos every week. An author wants a manuscript shaped, illustrated, and ready to publish. I learned to do all of it well.

I agree the scope and the date up front, work directly with you, keep you posted, and deliver on the day. You always know what you are getting and when.

  • Based inNakuru, Kenya
  • Freelancing since2023
  • Replies within1 business day
  • Working hoursMonday to Friday
  • CapacityA few projects at a time
02 / Services

What I do.

01
Video editing
Thoughtful edits, captions, pacing, visual support, and polished delivery for social videos, interviews, and creator led content.
Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
After Effects
02
Writing & editorial
Articles, web copy, manuscripts, scripts, and editorial work shaped for clarity, structure, and publication.
Manuscript editing
KDP interiors
Print ready files
03
Illustration & covers
Character work, editorial visuals, book imagery, and AI assisted illustration refined for consistency.
Procreate
Photoshop
KDP covers
04
Custom builds
Small web tools, interactive projects, presentation assets, and practical digital builds made around the job.
HTML / CSS / JS
Python
Web apps
05
Excel & spreadsheet work
Clean spreadsheets, forecasts, schedules, dashboards, financial models, and trackers built to make business information easier to use.
Excel
Google Sheets
Formulas & charts
03 / Selected work

The work.

A selection of recent work across the four areas I cover.

Social Videos

Short vertical videos cut for social feeds.

She's Wired to Leave a Loser, social video VideoSocial
She's Wired to Leave a LoserWatch ↗
When Money Gets to Me, Where Does It Go, social video VideoSocial
When Money Gets to Me, Where Does It GoWatch ↗
When to Do Drugs, social video VideoSocial
When to Do DrugsWatch ↗

Restaurant Videos

Promotional videos for restaurants: food, atmosphere, and the people behind it.

Elisa's Restaurant promotional video VideoRestaurant
Elisa's RestaurantWatch ↗
Chicken Night restaurant video VideoRestaurant
Chicken NightWatch ↗
Waiter restaurant video VideoRestaurant
WaiterWatch ↗

KDP Cover Design

Front covers and full wraps, exported to KDP print and ebook specs.

Falling, hardcover editorial book cover with a falling leaf motifCoverFalling
Falling Hardcover Editorial DesignEditorial design
I'm Not Ready to Go, book coverCoverI'm Not Ready to Go
I'm Not Ready to GoBook cover
MD120 book cover mockup with a curled pageCoverMD120
MD120 Book MockupBook mockup
Perspective standing hardcover book cover mockupCoverPerspective
Perspective Book Cover MockupBook cover mockup

Illustration

A children's book angel series. Original character illustration.

Angel of Air illustrationArtAngel of Air
Angel of AirChildren's book
Angel of Awareness illustrationArtAngel of Awareness
Angel of AwarenessChildren's book
Angel of Dreams illustrationArtAngel of Dreams
Angel of DreamsChildren's book
Angel of Healing illustrationArtAngel of Healing
Angel of HealingChildren's book
Angel of Peace illustrationArtAngel of Peace
Angel of PeaceChildren's book

Custom Builds

Small web and software projects built for specific needs.

Paper Soccer browser game illustration: a paper field with drawn routes, a ball and a penProjectPaper Soccer
Paper Soccer2025

A browser based version of the classic pen and paper soccer game, designed to be easy to learn and playable across devices.

Web GameHTML / CSS / JavaScriptCustom Build
View project
Investor P&L and Business Projection Model2025

A structured Excel model presenting revenue scenarios, wages, operating costs, and projected EBITDA in a clear, investor ready format.

ExcelFinancial ModelBusiness ProjectionCustom Build
View spreadsheet
04 / What clients say

In their words.

You crushed it. I loved it. I'm sort of blown away. I didn't have edits. It felt just right.

Shane Stott, video editing client
Shane StottVideo Editing Client

Excellent work. Use me as a reference if needed.

Michael Thomas of Passport Realty
Michael ThomasPassport Realty
05 / How I work

Four steps.

01
Get in touch
Tell me what you need. I reply within 1 business day with a few questions to get it right.
02
Agree the plan
You get a clear quote: the work, the deliverables, the timeline, and the price. No surprises.
03
Do the work
Once you approve, I start. Updates at agreed points, and changes handled in set rounds.
04
Deliver on time
Final files on the agreed date, in the formats you need. I finish what I start.
06 / Contact

Get in touch.

Tell me what you are making. I reply within one business day.

hello@michellakolo.com Connect on LinkedIn
Based inNakuru, Kenya
Replies within1 business day
EngagementPer project or monthly
Working since2023

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