Today’s Man Like is vibes master, @jesuischiby. He talks about his struggle with body dysmorphia, the pressures of turning 30, why he wants to control his drinking and the one mistake from university that still haunts him today.

Our Man Like subject is photo-journalist and blogger, @foluoyefeso. He talks about the last time he cried, the toxic trait he’s had to unlearn, breaking away from organized religion and why he’s not here to defend Nigerian men.

Today’s Man Like is @IamJLordz, a renowned entrepreneur. He talks about how love inspired him to become a hustler in university, the unexpected joys (and wahala) of being a dad and why he’s scared to open to people.

Our Man Like subject is singer and Nollywood lover boy, @nonsobassey. He talks about how losing his mum inspires him to chase his dreams with vim, his struggle to fit in as an artist and how he’s overcoming his insecurities.

Today’s Man Like subject is journalist and football fanatic, @tollexrism. He talks about leaving Nigeria after the #EndSARS protests, why he doesn’t like the word “japa” and why Nigerian men are so obsessed with football.

Today’s Man Like subject is radio host and content creator, @jay_onair. He talks about how his relationship with his mum has evolved over the years, dealing with insecurities about his height and why he believes women are funnier than men.

Today’s Man Like is @dahmola, the stylist behind the looks on Skinny Girl in Transit and @tokstarr. He talks about his father’s absence from his life, navigating Nigeria’s chaotic fashion space and why he’s tired of being on the streets.

Today’s Man Like subject is actor and TV host, @edomalo. He talks to us about becoming his mum’s go-to-guy after his parents’ divorce, how his approach to fatherhood differs from that of his dad and how his wife tricked him into becoming an actor.

Today’s Man Like subject is actor, event host and sweet boy, K10. For our valentine issue, he opens up about moving out of his parents’ house at 30, the job that pays the most, practising law again and how his wife is the best thing Nigeria has done for him.

The subject of today’s Man Like is @AnthonyAzekwoh, an artist and NFT big boy. He opens up about dropping out of university despite his parents’ disapproval, surviving his first heartbreak, and how he tried but failed to recreate the magic of his popular painting, The Red Man.

Today’s Man Like is @ternaiwar a photographer and creative director. He talks about why he made a major career switch to photography, how moving around as a child affected his life’s trajectory and his concerns about how people view masculinity today.

The subject of today’s Man Like is creative producer, . He talks to us about how his family’s financial background affects his relationship with money, responsibilities of a first son, being a Christian in “uncool” times and how money stops nonsense.

Today’s Man Like is @YemiiDavis, an art director and 3D designer. He talks about developing a thick skin after being bullied for his albinism, growing up as a true omo pastor and the mental health scare that led him to therapy.

The subject of today’s Man Like is @YelaMusic88, a musician and branding executive. He talks to us about his relationship with his dad, navigating the depression that comes with being an artist and why women are more valuable than men.

It’s a new year for us at ,Man Like, but before we get into the interesting stories of 2022, let’s look at the episodes that had you in a chokehold last year.

Some of these stories had us shook, while others had us deep in thought. Either way, we’ve compiled some of our favorite Man Like moments from 2021. Grab a glass of something and dive in.

The subject of today’s Man Like is @yinkabernie, a singer producer and all-around creative. He talks about being a problem child, pivoting from music to tech, the relationship that changed his life and whether or not he’s coming back to music full time. 

The subject of today’s Man Like is @LateefSaka, an investment banker and skincare content creator. He talks to us about how he navigates an industry that is predominantly white and female, mentoring young people and the joys of being an only child

The subject of today’s Man Like is @michaeloejoor, an actor and singer. He talks to us about suffering from paralysis as a child, how being bullied in boarding school led to his clinical depression and how being someone else helps him escape his problems.

The subject of today’s Man Like is @DuktorSett, the music producer behind Yabasi. He talks about growing up in Jos, escaping through music and facing his feelings when things get tough.

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Today’s Man Like is Uche Uba aka Vcheba, a designer, stylist and fashion illustrator. He talks about growing up the youngest of six children, how he  deals with the different reactions to his style and his two cents on how to be a man. 

Today’s Man Like is Babajide Duroshola, the general manager of M-Kopa. He talks about growing up without support from his rich father, surviving university by being a club promoter and his approach to handling black tax.

Growing up in the slums of Ikorodu, he had nothing. Chess gave him open opportunities for him. Now, he’s introducing children in slum communities to give them a fighting chance.

Man Like — Tunde Onakoya

Today’s Man Like is Agba @oli_ekun, an actor, comedian and social media influencer. He talks about how growing up in Ibadan shaped his personality, how his father encouraged him to become an entertainer and ignoring distractions to remain focused on his relationship.