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: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_

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, family, tragedy and raising a family in the middle of public scrutiny. We hope you enjoy this episode, have as much as we enjoyed making it. Because we had a ball!

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 Africa’s most vibrant online communities… Oh, and he hit on girls in Kenya on Kenyatta Avenue for content! 🤣🤣 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: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_

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 pride to all who experience @home_254. Cheers to you @jbeejura, a quality man with a quality brand. 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: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_

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_

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 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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 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_linkui Find DJ Melzi: https://instagram.com/djmelzi_official_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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 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_linkui

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: https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link Find Eli: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_linkui

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: https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link Find Eli: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_linkui

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 enjoyed making it because we had a ball! Find the Commonwealth on Instagram https://instagram.com/commonwealth_sec?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 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_linkui

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 enjoyed making it because we had a ball! Find Smade on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamsmade?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 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_linkui

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 you enjoyed this episode half as much as we enjoyed making it because we had a ball! Find Stepz on IG and TikTok https://instagram.com/realstepz?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.tiktok.com/@realstepz?_t=8bqTqaewYz8&_r=1 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_linkui

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: https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link Find Eli: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_link

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 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_linku

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 we had a ball!   The beautiful location Kofisi:  https://kofisi.africa/    Find Regalia:  https://instagram.com/regaliapparel?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=  Follow Mantalk.ke:  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 The Telegram link: https://t.me/+bOjOVkgwDZRjZjRk

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:  https://kofisi.africa/    Find Kimanzi:   https://instagram.com/kimanzi_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Follow Mantalk.ke:  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 The Telegram link: https://t.me/+bOjOVkgwDZRjZjRk

In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar interview two of Britain’s brightest female content queens, Rebecca Nkirote and Tati Kapaya.  We contemplated using subtitles in this episode as this episode sounds like a conversation from uptown London. However, we decided against it!  This conversation highlights the difference in the creative economies in British and Kenyan markets, the empowerment of content creators and how female and black creators despite their talents are consistently undermined in developed economies.  Black is luxury.  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/   Find Tati: https://instagram.com/tatikapaya?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU= Find Rebekah: https://instagram.com/iamnkirote?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU= Follow Mantalk.ke:  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 The Telegram link: https://t.me/+bOjOVkgwDZRjZjRk

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Speaking to an incredible, multifaceted innovator who paved the way for Kenya’s recognition as a leader in digital technologies is an honour we must acknowledge.  Mantalk.ke is honored to open the season with the celebration of Jessica Francisca Colaço VP of growth Braveventurelabs Co-Founder iHub (Nairobis Tech Innovation Hub) Ted Global Fellow 2009  Bassist & Speaker 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: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_link We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it because we had a ball!

In today’s episode, Eli and Oscar have an incredible conversation with the incredible Aldo Aluoch Olunya, a qualified psychologist, on men’s mental health, therapy and some of the difficult concepts of masculinity that target young men today.    We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making  it because we had a ball!  Find Aldo:  https://instagram.com/abominable_froman?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   The beautiful location Kofisi:  https://kofisi.africa/    Follow Mantalk.ke:  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

In today's episode, Eli and Oscar learn the game of golf from Senior Counsel Jinaro Kibet, a senior partner of TripleOKLaw Advocates LLP. In this episode, SC Kibet give the boys tips on success through hardship, successful career and life principles and how to be a strong and dependable leader.   We hope you enjoy this episode, half as much, as we enjoyed making it... because we had a ball!   Follow Mantalk.ke: 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  Find TripleOK Law Website https: //tripleoklaw.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/tripleoklaw-advocates/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TripleOKlawLLPYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/TripleoklawAdvocates

Our first guests of this season are the incredible Eric Lu Savali, founder of Punchline Comedy Club, and the fantastically foolish Ty Ngachira, one of Kenya's top comedic talents and the host of the TMI Show. In this episode, we interrogate our society through the lens of comedy, discussing the power of satire, pivoting from classic jobs into the comedy industry and the experience of manhood from a comedian's perspective. We hope you enjoy 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 Follow Punchline Comedy Club on Instagram: https://instagram.com/punchlinecomedyclubnairobi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= To purchase New School tickets: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chj1aRJIXdU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Ty Gachira: https://instagram.com/anto_ty?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Eric Lusavali: https://instagram.com/easysundae?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Oscar: https://instagram.com/oscar_d_koome?utm_medium=copy_link Find Eli: https://instagram.com/elimwenda?utm_medium=copy_link The Telegram link: https://t.me/+bOjOVkgwDZRjZjRk

In this episode, Eli and Oscar interview Cliff and Kaz, the founders of Poket Gym, one of Nairobi's top fitness clubs with a thriving, positive community.  Cliff and Kaz educate the boys on their bond of succeeding through adversity, the role of fitness in mental health among men and their vision for Poket Gym in the future. Rhotimmi also makes an unwelcome guest appearance! We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it!   Follow Mantalk.ke:  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 Find Poket Gym https://instagram.com/poketgymstudios?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Kaz: https://instagram.com/kazzzenya?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Cliff: https://instagram.com/pgdega?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Rhotimmi: https://instagram.com/rhotimmi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= The Telegram link: https://t.me/+bOjOVkgwDZRjZjRk

Oscar shares his experience using the Freestyle device. From gaming to the NBA and its potential as a lifestyle device, he shares his perspective on whether the Freestyle is worth the hype.

Here’s a special mini episode with Eli! We have been ranting about the Samsung Freestyle Smart Projector all season and we wanted to have a little chat as to why we are so obsessed! Here’s the link to preorder and become just as obsessed! https://samsung.brandcart.co.ke/the-freestyle.html

In this week's epic episode, Eli and Oscar get to meet Adelle Onyango, a prominent media personality and founder of the Legally Clueless Podcast. This conversation delves into Adele's history, the growth of Legally Clueless,  her contributions to the plight of sexual violence, rape culture and its linkages with outdated traditions and their hopes for the future of Africa.  We hope you enjoy this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it!   The beautiful location Kofisi:  https://kofisi.africa/     Follow Mantalk.ke:  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  Find Adelle: https://instagram.com/adelleonyango?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  The Telegram link: https://t.me/+bOjOVkgwDZRjZjRk

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.

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 enjoy this podcast half as much as we enjoyed making it, because we had a ball!!!!

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've been magical✨  The beautiful location  Kofisi:  https://kofisi.africa/   Find Beryl / Our Production : beryl@artlight.co.ke  https://www.canva.com/design/DADlQDzqC-E/gWmCP4Wh5MpdVgoS7Bf9mw/view   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

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. Linktree: 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.