MentalityWithEbuka
MENtality with Ebuka is an exclusive, limited-series podcast hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, with Banky Wellington as co-host. The show provides a thoughtful and culturally relevant platform to explore the evolving landscape of masculinity, examining how gender, culture, identity, and societal expectations shape the lived experiences of Nigerian men today. It is a production of The She Tank Studios and EME.
Episodes
Understanding Gen Z | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W & Tobeszn
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside Gen Z influencer and content creator Tobeszn, for a thought-provoking conversation on ageism, leadership, and the evolving dynamics of influence across generations.The discussion explores how age often shapes perceptions of credibility, authority, and opportunity, particularly within ma
What Does It Really Mean to Build Wealth? | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W, Kunmi Demuren & Tayo Awogboro
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside venture capitalist and entrepreneur Kunmi Demuren and entrepreneur, oil & gas and mining expert Tayo Awogboro, for an insightful conversation on wealth creation, financial responsibility, and the legacy men leave behind.For many Nigerian men, wealth creation is more than a personal
Culture Vs. The Modern Man | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W & Vector
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside award-winning acclaimed rapper, songwriter, and cultural commentator Vector, for a thought-provoking conversation on the influence of culture and tradition in shaping modern masculinity.From childhood, African cultures define what it means to be a man, establishing expectations around s
What Do Women Really Want from Men? | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W, Toolz & Toke Makinwa
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside mutli-award winning media personalities Toolz and Toke Makinwa, for a candid and engaging conversation that turns the spotlight around, inviting women into the conversation about masculinity, relationships, and modern manhood.If MENtality seeks to explore what it means to be a man today
What Does Consent Really Mean? | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W & Deji Osikoya
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside media personality, actor and influencer, Deji Osikoya, for a thoughtful and necessary conversation on consent, respect, and healthy relationships.The discussion explores why consent remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of relationships, masculinity, and power, particularly with
Men Have A Mental Health Crisis | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W, Tunde Onakoya & Chude Jideonwo
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside chess master, social impact leader and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, and media entrepreneur, storyteller and mental health advocate, Chude Jideonwo, for a candid and thought-provoking conversation on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the realities many men face
Finding Yourself | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W & Mai Atafo
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside celebrated and Award-winning fashion entrepreneur and creative visionary Mai Atafo, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about identity, purpose, and the lifelong journey of finding yourself as a man.What does it truly mean for a man to find himself in a society that has alr
Mentorship, Legacy & Lifting Others | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W, M.I Abaga & Dika Ofoma
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky W, alongside music executive, entrepreneur, and artiste, M.I Abaga, and award-winning filmmaker Dika Ofoma, for a thoughtful conversation on mentorship, legacy, leadership, and the responsibility of one generation to guide the next.Across Africa, many successful men can trace pivotal moments in their lives a
Redefining Success | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W, Farooq Oreagba & Tobi Bakre
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky W, alongside entrepreneur and cultural figure Farooq Oreagba and actor, media personality and entrepreneur Tobi Bakre, for an honest and reflective conversation on career uncertainty, ambition, identity, and what success truly means for men today.As career paths become increasingly unpredictable and non-line
There is an Addiction Epidemic | MENtality with Ebuka, Banky W & Aproko Doctor.
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside medical doctor, health advocate and digital creator Aproko Doctor, for a deeply insightful conversation on addiction and the hidden ways men cope with pressure, pain and emotional overwhelm.The discussion explores how addiction, whether to alcohol, drugs, gambling, work, sex, social med
Are Men Allowed To Grieve - MENtality With Ebuka, Ft. Banky W, Ali Baba & Samuel Otigba
In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is joined by co-host Banky Wellington, alongside comedy icon and media entrepreneur Ali Baba and entrepreneur Samuel Otigba, for a deeply reflective conversation on grief and emotional suppression among men.The discussion examines how men are often conditioned to internalize pain, despite experiencing profound losses, whether through
Masculinity & Fatherhood – MENtality with Ebuka, ft Banky W, Sonariwo, IK Osakioduwa & Murewa
Boys today are growing up in a world very different from what many adults knew. In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Co-Host Banky W are joined by IK Osakioduwa, the MD of Lite Radio, and Host and Co-host of “Menisms” Podcast, Sonariwo On Deck and Murewa to explore how gaming, social media, isolation, online dating, and rising incel culture are shaping young boys.Why
Masculinity & Fatherhood – MENtality with Ebuka, ft Banky W, Timi Dakolo & Hermes Iyele
Becoming a father changes a man in ways few people talk about. In this episode of MENtality with Ebuka, Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Co-Host Banky W are joined by Artiste, Timi Dakolo and Dancer, Actor, Influencer, Hermes Iyele for an honest conversation about fatherhood – what shapes it, what challenges it, and what it demands.How did their own upbringing influence the fathers they’re becoming? Wha
Masculinity & Friendships – MENtality with Ebuka, ft Banky W & Alexander Ikemefuna
In this special episode of MENtality with Ebuka, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu sits with Co-Host Banky Wellington and Creative Consultant & Music Executive Alexander Ikemefuna for an honest, vulnerable, and deeply reflective conversation about male friendships – how they form, why they break, and the unspoken emotional world men rarely discuss.From growing through boyhood labels and early rivalries, to eg
Masculinity & Relationships (Part 2) – MENtality with Ebuka, ft Banky W, Alexander Ikemefuna & Johnny Drille
In this follow-up of the relationship episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Co-Host Banky Wellington are joined by Creative Consultant & Music Executive Alexander Ikemefuna, and Singer-Songwriter Johnny Drille for an honest, thought-provoking conversation about marriage, manhood, and the pressures that come with both.From why and when men choose to marry to the fear of comm
MASCULINITY + RELATIONSHIP (PART 1) | MENtality With Ebuka: ft Banky W, Bovi & Do2tun
In the second episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Co-Host Banky Wellington are joined by Entertainer Bovi Ugboma and Media Entrepreneur Do2dtun “Energy gAD” for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about heartbreak, gender roles, submission, cheating, and the evolving shape of modern relationships.From their first heartbreaks to questions about monogamy,
MASCULINITY + MONEY | MENtality With Ebuka: ft Banky W, Seun Kuti & Noble Igwe
In the first episode of MENtality with Ebuka, host Ebuka-Obi Uchendu and Co-Host Banky Wellington sit with Artist & Activist Seun Anikulapo-Kuti and Creative Entrepreneur Noble Igwe for a brutally honest conversation about money—how it shapes men, pressures men, defines men, and often breaks men.From the expectations placed on boys from childhood, to the pressure to provide, the rise of bettin
