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A space for elevating and honest conversations.

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Ep8: Season Finale- “Vision board 2024!”

2/1/2024
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_

Duration:00:40:52

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I came from Kibera, she came from Spain... and we fell in love!

1/11/2024
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 you enojoy this episode half as mch as we enjoyed making it, becaus we had a ball!

Duration:01:34:48

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Ep. 6 - A Christmas Love Story with MANTALK.KE X THE WAJESUS FAMILY

12/22/2023
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!

Duration:01:19:50

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Ep. 5 - “Raymond Kahuma is looking for love in Nairobi?”

12/14/2023
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_

Duration:01:07:18

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How to build an apparel business in Africa from scratch - John Brian, Founder, Home254

12/7/2023
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_

Duration:01:48:02

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“Crazy Kennar is on Mantalk!”

11/30/2023
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_

Duration:00:46:33

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White toenails are a green flag?!

11/23/2023
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_

Duration:00:43:49

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Ep.1 - "I THOUGHT WE GO TO CHURCH TO PRAY!"

11/16/2023
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 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Duration:00:45:29

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MASCULINITY, MOVIES & MUSIC

7/20/2023
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_

Duration:00:48:45

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BONUS EPISODE: DJ MELZI X MANTALK.KE

7/6/2023
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==

Duration:01:00:22

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VIBES, COLONIALISM AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN STORYTELLING

6/29/2023
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

Duration:00:49:46

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The Men of Reddit

6/1/2023
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

Duration:00:56:23

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S14 EP 8| LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR 20s

5/25/2023
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

Duration:00:51:21

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S14 EP 7 | THE ONE WITH DR FRANCESCHI| ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH

5/11/2023
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

Duration:01:15:05

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S14 EP 6 | THE FOUNDER OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AFROMUSIC FESTIVAL | KING SMADE

5/4/2023
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

Duration:00:53:44

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S14 EP 5| HOW I GAINED 3M+ FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK ft Stepz

4/27/2023
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

Duration:00:55:44

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S14 EP 4 | GOD SAVE THE Q&A

4/20/2023
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

Duration:00:47:47

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S14 EP 3| LET’S PLAY A GAME!

4/3/2023
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

Duration:00:40:52

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Love in the +44 with Lydia Dinga & Damini

3/23/2023
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 and how the men in her life have contributed to the incredible woman she is today and the importance of prayer and confidence. We hope you enjoyed this episode half as much as we enjoyed making it because we had a ball! Find Lydia:https://instagram.com/lydiadinga?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Damini:https://instagram.com/wasneverdamz?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

Duration:00:56:27

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Taking Stock Mantalk in LDN

3/16/2023
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 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

Duration:00:48:58