Episodes
In this week’s episode, Eli and Oscar wrap up the season with a lively conversation on the goals they have set for 2024. It’s been an interesting period for Mantalk.ke……let’s see what happens next! We hope you enjoy this episode, have as much as we enjoyed making it. Because we had a ball! The beautiful location Kofisi: https://kofisi.africa/ Find Mantalk: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Find Oscar: https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link Find Eli:...
Published 02/01/24
Published 02/01/24
In this weeks episode, we hear the love story behind the incredible couple TIleh and Martina. The talented couple that have made a name for themselves within the content creation space and dance space. The conversation is nothing short of insiring, we hear about how Martina moved to Kenya to start a new life and family, while TIleh transended KIbera to build a life for his wife and family! Assumptions are dimistified, inspirational stories are shared. expect to laugh and learn! We hope...
Published 01/11/24
n this episode, Eli and Oscar get to meet Milly and Kabi wa Jesus from the Wajesus family, one of Kenya's top content creator couples, to hear the ultimate Christmas Story: how a young man from Kayole fell in love with Milly from Dandora, and built one of the most impactful media empires in Kenya today. With the power of manifestation, Kabi wa Jesus renamed himself, attracted the woman of his dreams and found his purpose through content creation as a medium. We explore themes such as love,...
Published 12/22/23
Raymond Kahuma is Africa’s version of Mr. Beast, an internet sensation, a Guiness world record holder of the World’s largest Rolex sandwich, a Ugandan delicacy. Through his YouTube channel, @raymondkahuma pushes boundaries with the content he creates, always striving for bigger and better. His work is crazy fun and through this, he has been able to grow an amazing platform in East Africa. Today, we have a conversation about confidence, creativity and what it really takes to build one of...
Published 12/14/23
There’s nothing quite like home. Few men understand that statement more than @jbeejura. Job Brian is our #ManOftheWeek. Driven by his desire to succeed while representing his home country of Kenya, JB founded the prestigious @home_254 brand, an apparel enterprise that boasts the identity, creativity and hustle of what it means to be Kenyan. From his humble dorm room in Juja with a meagre loan of Kshs. 2,600, JB has built a revenue positive business worth millions and providing joy and...
Published 12/07/23
The art of comedy, the fight against depression, the village of comedians and an interesting unpopular opinion from one Mr Kamau. Expect to laugh and learn! We hope you enjoy this episode, have as much as we enjoyed making it. Because we had a ball! Find Mantalk: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Find Oscar: https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link Find Eli: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_
Published 11/30/23
In this episode, we talk about the GREEN FLAGS that give us PRESSURE! Tune in for laughs, banter and all round vibes! We hope you enjoy this episode, have as much as we enjoyed making it. Because we had a ball! Find Mantalk: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Find Oscar: https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link Find Eli: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_
Published 11/23/23
WE ARE BAAAACK! A new season of Mantalk.ke is here with an all-new format! We talk about love in the church, lessons we have learned since we left and Eli’s dating prospects 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Published 11/16/23
In this episode, Eli and Oscar delve into the topic of masculinity discussing James Bond, the Incredibles and Drake! It’s amazing to hear how we can learn from everything we experience! We hope you enjoy this episode, have as much as we enjoyed making it. Because we had a ball! Find Mantalk: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Find Oscar: https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link Find Eli: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_
Published 07/20/23
In this episode, DJ Melzi, one of the top charting artists from South Africa, breaks down his musical journey, the development of Amapiano and his own contributions to South African music and culture. Since discovering his musical talents at the age of 18, he has produced iconic projects such as Eighteen, A 19 Year Old King and Mdala. He teaches us about humility, life and living out your dreams through music. We hope you enjoy this episode, have as much as we enjoyed making it. Because...
Published 07/06/23
In this episode, the boys discuss what it means to be a young African KIng in a white-dominated world, while talking about situations that challenged them as men and as Africans, running a podcast from Kenya taking the African story global. Is there a place for African story tellers in the future? Has colonialism affected our masculinity? What does the future hold for Africans? How did Eli have to evolve coming in from London? We hope you enjoy this episode, have as much as we enjoyed...
Published 06/29/23
In this episode, the boys explore the “Men of Reddit” corner of the internet, and react to what the men on the forum have been debating. They discuss, rejection, the art of flirting and share some hilarious untold stories. Why did Eli always carry a lighter to nightclubs? What’s Oscars the deal with pizza and Matatu? We hope you enjoy this episode, have as much as we enjoyed making it. Because we had a ball! Find Mantalk: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Find Oscar:...
Published 06/01/23
In today's episode, Eli and Oscar do a deep dive into their 20’s. This topic was selected by popular demand as the Mantalk.ke team is constantly being DM’d about how to grow in your 20s. This conversation touches on what it means to be a young man in your 20s, how to handle sudden change and aggressively going after the life that you want! We hope you enjoyed this episode half as much as we enjoyed making it because we had a ball! Find Mantalk: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Find Oscar:...
Published 05/25/23
In today's episode, Eli and Oscar visit Marborough House to learn from Dr. Luis Franceschi, Assistant Secretary General of the Commonwealth, CHOGM Conference Secretary and the founding Dean of Strathmore Law School. 🇰🇪🇻🇪🇬🇧 He gives Eli and Oscar insights on youth participation in civic discourse and society, the political history of Kenya in Africa and the changing characteristics of leadership as seen from his work at the Commonwealth We hope you enjoyed this episode half as much as we...
Published 05/11/23
In today's episode, Eli and Oscar pay homage to Smade, Founder of Afro Nation at Smade Lounge, London. 🇰🇪🇬🇧🇳🇬 Smade is the founder of Afro Nation, the world’s biggest Afromusic festival with leading acts such as Burna Boy, Diamond Platinumz, Wizkid and Sauti Sol. He gives Eli and Oscar insights on being an entrepreneur, the value of resilience in business, the future of African music and what Afro Nation means for African culture. We hope you enjoyed this episode half as much as we...
Published 05/04/23
In today's episode, Eli and Oscar host Stepz at Spotify Studios, London! 🇬🇧🇰🇪🇬🇭 In this exclusive with Stepz, an iconic content creator, rapper and designer based in London, the #Sweetboys learn from Lydia and Damini’s perspective on his journey growing up in the +44, discovering his creative talents and being a young, black leader in London’s creative industry. Stepz shares his ideas on self confidence, tapping into your potential and the importance of a plan to achieve success. We hope...
Published 04/27/23
In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar engage in the most British Q&A episode yet. With tasty insights from their personal perspectives as well as a healthy dose of banter and vibes, Eli and Oscar bring you a fun and hilarious Q&A session. We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it because we had a ball! This one was shot at Spotify Studios, London! Follow Mantalk.ke: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Find Oscar:...
Published 04/20/23
In today's episode, Eli and Oscar play “We are not really strangers” , a card game which enables deep and vulnerable conversations between friends. The #Sweetboys bring their insights and honesty to a really interesting game of cards that offers us a peek into their friendship on and off-camera. This conversation is refreshingly real and full of that banter and sauce that we love them for! We hope you enjoyed this episode half as much as we enjoyed making it because we had a...
Published 04/03/23
In today's episode, Eli and Oscar host Lydia Dinga and Damini at Spotify Studios, London! 🇬🇧🇰🇪🇳🇬In this episode dubbed Love in the +44, The #Sweetboys learn from Lydia and Damini’s perspective on how to find your best case scenario through support, responsibility and tenderness. Damini shares his ideas on self confidence, being a black man in London and the role of God in building a beautiful life.Lydia tells us about her journey in content creation and its authenticity, the role of therapy...
Published 03/23/23
In today's episode, Eli and Oscar FINALLY begin their London season! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧  The #Sweetboys take stock of their journey from a small barber shop in Ruaka to bringing that #AfricanSauce to Spotify Studios in the heart of London.  We finally hear the stories that they censored about entrepreneurship and as they take stock of their journey, acknowledge their own development as friends, podcasters and media entrepreneurs.    We hope you enjoyed this episode half as much as we enjoyed making...
Published 03/16/23
In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar engage in the most interesting Reddit conversation in podcasting history.   With tasty insights from their personal perspectives as well as a healthy dose of banter and vibes, Eli and Oscar bring you a fun and hilarious Reddit review session!  We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making  it because we had a ball!  The beautiful location Kofisi:  https://kofisi.africa/    Follow Mantalk.ke:  https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Find...
Published 03/10/23
In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar interview Joseph Kinyua and David Gachie, founders of Regalia Apparel, a popular tie-and-dye apparel brand based in Kenya.   In this episode, the gentlemen discuss the journey of entrepreneurship in Nairobi, the harsh economic conditions of building a business in Nairobi and what it takes to create a business that adds value to others.   This one is for the youth dem!   We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it because...
Published 03/02/23
In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar interview Brian Kimanzi, popularly known as Kimanzi, one of Kenya’s top male content creators and an inspiring creative based in the city of Nairobi. He opens up about his childhood experiences and how it influenced his creative spark, his family and how he became the creative genius we know today.  What a story!  We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making  it because we had a ball!   The beautiful location Kofisi:...
Published 02/23/23
In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar interview Nviiri the Storyteller, one of Nairobi’s top artists and one of the top acts at Sol Generation. Widely known as the Principal of the School of Heartbreak and the Professor of Love, we act him to give us insights on his musical journey, philosophies on love and dealing with heartbreak in Nairobi. Happy Valentines’ Day everyone! May love find you today. We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it because we had a...
Published 02/14/23