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In this week's episode, Oscar and Eli recap their Johannesburg experience with Anto Neosoul, one of Kenya's pioneers of the Afro-Soul sound, a journalist, songwriter and all-round gentleman. They talk about his childhood, how he found his purpose and his battle with mental health. Interested in purchasing the Freestyle? Preorder now on https://samsung.brandcart.co.ke/the-freestyle.html Currently o...

In this week's episode, Oscar interviews Eli on his life as a black Kenyan man raised in the United Kingdom. Eli shares his childhood experiences, his understanding of blackness and how it affects his relationships and how his family has contributed to his social and economic values. Interested in purchasing the Freestyle? Preorder now on https://samsung.brandcart.co.ke/the-freestyle.html Currentl...

Eli and Oscar interview the great Janet Mbugua on her passion - eradicating period poverty in Kenya. She educates the hosts on the plight of period poverty, the statistical reality on how the lack of sanitary towels disproportionately affects impoverished women and girls, and how men can get involved in facing the challenge of period poverty globally. We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as...

SEASON X IS FINALLY HERE! What better way to kick off a season than to begin with a conversation that is at the heart of black consciousness today, Colorism. Eli and Oscar have a candid conversation about the sociological issue of colorism, how it has affected their lives as black men and how they are re-educating themselves to love their blackness. We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as w...

Season 9's epic season finale is a powerful conversation between the boys and David Etale, a veteran of the UK military service, a former footballer in Kenya's national team, the Harambee Stars and a motivational speaker. His story takes them through the hardship of an athlete in Kenya, the life of a criminal and finding yourself through the adversity and discipline of military service. So ends an...

Due to a scheduled guest making a non-appearance, Eli interviews Oscar in an epic episode. In this episode, Oscar opens up about his birthplace, motivations, lowest and highest points in life and how he became a Mantalk.ke host.  We hope that you enjoy watching this episode, half as much as we enjoyed making it!   Follow Mantalk.ke: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk   Find Oscar: &nbsp...

In this epic Q&A episode, Eli and Oscar tackle questions on what their most toxic traits are,  how to run a podcast, handling loneliness as a single man and..........Kanye West.   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_link

Jules and Lornzie from Over25 take over the set of Mantalk.ke with a flaming discussion on love and relationships. Eli and Oscar go to a place that they wouldn't typically go and talk about their personal experiences in love and relationships. They cover topics such as communication, compromise and....... heartbreak.

Nikita Kering', Kenya's top upcoming female international artist blows Eli and Oscar away with a side of her we have never experienced. Giving us her perspective as a successful, musically gifted black female artist from Kenya, she talks about her journey of self-discovery as a young woman, how she uses her music to communicate her point of view and the inner management systems and philosophies sh...

The eloquent Polycarp "Fancy Fingers" Otieno gives Oscar and Eli an education on the reality of fatherhood and bringing his son, Sulwe into the World.  Having published a book entitled Written in the Stars, co-authored by Melissa Wakhu based on the naming of his son, Polycarp talks about the spiritual experience of having a son, the misconceptions of fatherhood and how it continues to aspire...

In the fantastic second episode of #SZN9, Ivy and Shikie from Over25 join Eli and Oscar in a beautiful conversation about friendship, motherhood and how their sisterly bond continues to pour value into themselves and their businesses. This was definitely one for the books. 😊 We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it, because we had a ball! The beautiful loca...

In the epic return of Mantalk.ke, #SZN9 opens with the exceptional Bien-Aime Alusa, a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, artist and member of the incredible Sauti Sol band based in Kenya.    He talks to Eli and Oscar about love and what that has meant for him as a musician and a person. He discusses self-love, romantic love and his journey in finding the right one.  We hope you en...

SEASON FINALE: GRATITUDE  We would like to give thanks to everyone who has vibed with us since we began! If you are reading this, you are the reason we do this!  In this season finale, Eli and Oscar reminisce on what has been an amazing season and how they have grown as hosts and founders of the Mantalk.ke podcast. Lots of laughs and banter as is standard😂  Thank you Season 8! You'...

Let's talk about fatherhood:  In today's episode, Eli and Oscar interview Mike Wachira, an exceptional TV host and media personality based in Nairobi, on one of the most controversial topics relating to manhood: fatherhood.   Mike tells Eli and Oscar about raising a vulnerable, strong and confident man, the importance of creating memories with your son, teaching him how to relate wi...

In this season's Q&A episode, Eli and Oscar deal with some of the sauciest questions from our fans!  Would you like to know what physical attributes the boys find most attractive?  How about whether they are still friends with their exes?  This is the episode where we find out!   The beautiful location Kofisi:  https://kofisi.africa/  Find Mantalk:  https://l...

By popular demand, Eli and Oscar get to have an honest and elevating conversation with Murugi Munyi and Lydia Karleen Mukami, the founders of the TMI Podcast. In this episode, Lydia and Murugi lay bare the elements of their lives that make them the confident and abundant women they are today and the philosophy behind the TMI Podcast. This episode will make you feel, laugh, love and grow! Enjoy! Ou...

Raj and Zanelle share their incredible journeys as travel content creators in East Africa. Join Eli and Oscar in listening to the inspiring story of Rajvir Soin, better known as "Adventure Singh" in how he built his confidence as a young man and became Kenya's foremost travel content creator, and how Zanelle Thando, "Thandotravels" is breaking certain stereotypes with her travel content and the la...

In this episode, Eli and Oscar give us their take on love and relationships and how their past relationships molded them into the men they are today. You'll get to see an inside look on what they really think about the impact that the women in their lives have had on their lives and their different views on building a life together. Find us on all social media platforms! https://linktr.ee/Mantalk

We have Mr @georgiendirangu on the chair. He is an extremely accomplished man. A former BBC journalist,now global moderator and consultant. He gives the story of what got him to where he is, and shares the lows and highs. Outside of his impressive career he is an individual who has an incredible perspective on life in general. Follow Georgie: https://instagram.com/georgiendirangu?utm_medium=copy_l...

Season 8 is here! In one of the most vulnerable episodes yet, Rhotimmi shares his journey from Oyo State in Nigeria to Nairobi, Kenya, the struggles of being disconnected from his family and how fitness saved his life. Follow Rhotimi: https://instagram.com/rhotimmi?utm_medium=copy_link Follow us on Socials: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk Location: https://ikigai.co.ke

In this bonus episode, the guys discuss the importance of having me time. It’s relation to masculinity, misconceptions around “me time” and what it means to an extrovert vs introverts. Season 8 loading!… thanks for all of your love this past season. Find us on social media: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk

Special thanks to our sponsor Ginsomin Kenya for suggesting the topic on performance anxiety and how it affects us every day! In this informative episode, Eli and Oscar have a chat with Steve, a licensed psychologist on the dangers of performance anxiety in society, especially among men. Do you ever feel under pressure from the need to perform? Let us know through our various channels below. Linkt...

In this hilarious episode, Eli and Oscar discuss their bucket lists, the list of things they will strive to achieve before the ends of their lives. We encourage our viewers to create a bucket list of their own, you might be surprised at the things you come up with. Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk

In this season's Q&A episode, Eli and Oscar tackle some introspective questions from the fans ranging from the importance of family to the establishment of boundaries with new people. This episode is a testament to the depth and engagement of our audience who continue to inspire us to keep going! Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/Mantalk

Eli and Oscar teach us about the ins and outs of negotiation. In a fun and informative episode, the boys suit up and give us their take on how to make better deals in our day-to-day lives.