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AMS Essays #001 - What Are We Building? Ralph Ofuyo
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Five Questions #012 – "True masculinity starts with self-understanding” – Kenyan Man (Diaspora) Ralph Ofuyo
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Five Questions #011 - "If I do both, it is not 50/50" - South African Woman Ralph Ofuyo
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Five Questions #010 - "Masculinity is in the small actions, not the loud ones" - Kenyan Man Ralph Ofuyo
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Five Questions #009 - "Masculinity is responsibility!" - Kenyan Man Ralph Ofuyo
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Episode 3 - What Did Masculinity Mean Before Colonialism? w/ Jermine April Ralph Ofuyo
Five Questions #009 – "Masculinity is responsibility!" – Kenyan Man
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In this ninth episode of our Five Questions series, a Kenyan man reflects on masculinity through the lens of responsibility, leadership, and lived experience. He traces his understanding back to his father, particularly a moment of financial transition that revealed the weight of long-term thinking and transparency within the family. From there, the conversation expands into how masculinity is shaped not just within the household, but across communities and generations. The Kenyan man discusses tensions between traditional and contemporary expectations, shifting approaches to discipline, and the growing pressures facing African men today—from economic strain to social expectations. Grounded in personal experience, this episode offers a perspective on resilience, responsibility, and the need for support systems in a changing environment.
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