Television host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has launched a new podcast series in Lagos that aims to unpack the pressures and perceptions surrounding masculinity in Nigeria.
The show, titled MENtality with Ebuka, premiered at a private event attended by actors, musicians and media figures including Banky W, Tobi Bakre and Adesua Etomi-Wellington. The series, co-produced by She Tank Studios and Empire Mates Entertainment, features conversations with well-known guests such as Seun Kuti, Johnny Drille and Timi Dakolo.
Speaking at the launch, Obi-Uchendu said the goal was to create space for men to be open about issues often left unspoken. “Too often, men feel pressured to fit into moulds that don’t serve them,” he said. “We’re creating a space where men can speak honestly about their struggles, fears and growth.”
The podcast is co-hosted by musician and filmmaker Banky W, who said the project aims to move beyond “the noise of toxic masculinity” to encourage balance and reflection.
Blessing Omakwu, co-executive producer and founder of The She Tank, said the series fits into a wider effort to include men in conversations about gender equality. “True equality is impossible without men’s active participation,” she said.
Guests at the event watched clips from the debut season and a panel discussion featuring radio hosts Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi and Tolu Oniru-Demuren, who spoke on the emotional and financial pressures facing men today.
MENtality with Ebuka begins streaming on October 31 on YouTube, Spotify and other major platforms.
