African Men Speak
Hosted by African Men Speak
A podcast exploring masculinity through African perspectives via research-driven essays and a recurring five-question interview format with anonymous guests.
This is a two-format show dedicated to a nuanced exploration of African masculinities. Some episodes are meticulously researched video essays, where the host narrates a deep dive into topics like infrastructure and power. The other, more frequent format is the "Five Questions" series, where anonymous African men and women give uninterrupted, monologue-style answers to a fixed set of questions, creating a powerful tapestry of personal testimony.
“The show's unique power comes from its dual structure: deep academic essays paired with a highly structured, anonymous testimony format. By minimizing the host's conversational role in the "Five Questions" series, it elevates the raw, unfiltered experiences of everyday people.”
Who hosts this show
African Men Speak is a long-form podcast exploring masculinity through African perspectives, histories, and lived experiences. Hosted by Ralph Ofuyo, a former humanitarian worker, the project uses interviews, solo reflections, and research-driven discussions to ask what masculinity means across different African contexts. Episodes feature academics, creatives, and anonymous voices from the continent and diaspora, covering topics from fatherhood and identity to social change.
Credentials & credits
- Former humanitarian and development worker across 13 countries
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01What Are We Building?May 31, 2026 · 48 min
- 02
- 03Five Questions #011 "If I do both, it is not 50/50" - South African WomanApr 30, 2026 · 15 min
- 04
- 05Five Questions #009 - "Masculinity is Responsibility" Kenyan ManApr 15, 2026 · 8 min
- 06AMS Episode 3 – What Did Masculinity Mean Before Colonialism? w/ Jermine AprilApr 7, 2026 · 46 min
- 07
- 08Five Questions #007 - “You can’t do it alone” – Kenyan Man (Diaspora) [ Audio ]Apr 2, 2026 · 15 min
Notable episodes
- 01What Are We Building?
A departure from the interview format, this is a feature-length video essay connecting infrastructure, colonial legacy, and the performance of power to masculinity.
- 02Five Questions #011 "If I do both, it is not 50/50" - South African Woman
Notable for platforming a woman's perspective on the show's core questions, offering a sharp critique of '50/50' relationship dynamics and gendered labor.
- 03AMS Episode 3 – What Did Masculinity Mean Before Colonialism? w/ Jermine April
Represents the show's academic interview format, exploring pre-colonial gender fluidity and roles within Namibian communities with a guest researcher.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show's primary interview format, "Five Questions," is not a conventional conversation. The host introduces one of five recurring, open-ended questions, and the guest provides a lengthy, uninterrupted monologue in response. The host does not interject, ask follow-up questions, or engage in back-and-forth dialogue. This structured format serves to collect and platform personal testimony, functioning more like a curated collection of oral histories than a traditional interview.
The podcast alternates between two distinct styles: 1) Solo-narrated, research-heavy video essays presented with chapters and archival material. 2) The "Five Questions" series, which are audio-only interviews where the host acts as a narrator, introducing five set questions and allowing the guest to respond at length without interruption.
Questions African Men Speak keeps coming back to
5 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when African Men Speak reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“What does masculinity mean to you today?”
This is always the opening question, designed to elicit the guest's foundational definition of masculinity.
origin
1- Q.01
“Can you share a specific moment or experience that shaped your understanding of masculinity?”
Asked early on, this question grounds the guest's definition in a concrete personal narrative or origin story.
industry
1- Q.01
“How do you see the relationship between traditional and contemporary views of masculinity in your community?”
This question prompts a comparison between generational, cultural, or societal norms the guest has navigated.
advice
2- Q.01
“What experiences, resources, or support would most enrich the journey of African men today?”
This forward-looking question seeks actionable advice, solutions, or resources for listeners.
- Q.02
“What message about masculinity would you want to share with young African men today?”
The signature closing question, which asks for a direct, distilled piece of advice for the next generation.
Signature segments
- · Five Questions, Real Voices, Honest Perspectives
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show features two kinds of guests: named academics, researchers, and advocates for long-form conversations, and anonymous men and women from various African backgrounds who contribute their personal stories to the recurring "Five Questions" series.
- Kenyan Man (Diaspora)on Five Questions #012 “Masculinity starts with self-understanding” – Kenyan Man (Diaspora) [ Audio ]
- South African Womanon Five Questions #011 "If I do both, it is not 50/50" - South African Woman
- Jermine Aprilon AMS Episode 3 – What Did Masculinity Mean Before Colonialism? w/ Jermine April
- Ugandan Woman (Diaspora)on Five Questions #008 - "We need better male friendly spaces!" Ugandan Woman (Diaspora) [ Audio ]
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
No sponsors or ads were detected. The audience is likely academic, niche, and intellectually engaged, suggesting that potential sponsors would need to align with themes of sociology, personal development, and cultural studies.
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Pitch African Men Speak
People also ask
- Who is the host of African Men Speak?
- The host is Ralph Ofuyo, a writer and former humanitarian worker who grew up in Nairobi, Kenya. He started the podcast as a personal project to explore questions of masculinity he faced in his own life.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a biweekly or monthly basis.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show has two main formats: long-form, research-driven video essays and a recurring audio series called "Five Questions" where anonymous guests answer a set of five questions about masculinity.
- How can I be a guest or contribute?
- The podcast's official website has a contact page for collaboration and story sharing, and previously used a Google Form for contributions to the "Five Questions" series.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- African Men Speak is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
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