With Chude
Hosted by With Chude
A Nigerian media entrepreneur hosts deep, often emotional interviews with Africa's leaders and celebrities on sensitive personal and political topics.
This is a high-stakes interview show where African public figures have intensely personal and often confrontational conversations. Acting as both a compassionate confessor and a sharp interrogator, host Chude Jideonwo creates a space for raw emotion and public accountability. The show moves between political analysis, like its deep dive into xenophobia in South Africa, and personal celebrity interviews, feeling at times like a therapy session and at others like a cross-examination.
“The show's signature is its raw emotionality. Unlike polished talk shows, #WithChude thrives on creating a 'safe space' that paradoxically encourages public figures to confront difficult truths and have vulnerable conversations on camera for the first time.”
Who hosts this show
Chude Jideonwo is a Nigerian lawyer, media entrepreneur, and TV host. He is the host of #WithChude, a talk show described as a safe space for Africa's leaders and celebrities to discuss topics publicly for the first time. Jideonwo co-founded the media group RED | For Africa and the youth-focused online platform YNaija. His work often focuses on storytelling that strengthens the mind, heart, and spirit, tackling social justice, culture, and personal resilience.
Credentials & credits
- Lawyer, called to the Nigerian Bar
- Master's degree in Media and Communications, Pan-African University
- Co-founder of RED | For Africa
- Co-founder of YNaija.com
- Yale World Fellow
- Creative-In-Residence at the London School of Economics
Other ventures
- RED | For Africa (media group)
- YNaija (online content platform)
- The Future Awards Africa (co-founder)
- Joy, Inc. (human flourishing company)
- StateCraft, Inc. (governance communication)
- #ChudeExplains (documentary series)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- africa
When new episodes drop
- 01The Truth About What Happened in South AfricaJun 27, 2026 · 28 min
- 02
- 03South Africans are dieing because of illegal foreigners - Zandile DabulaJun 24, 2026 · 17 min
- 04South Africa SWAT tear-gassed us after we begged for protection - Nigerian VictimsJun 19, 2026 · 14 min
- 05
- 06
Notable episodes
- 01I don't mind being called out but South Africans are not xenophobic - Vusi Thembekwayo
A flagship example of the show's style, where the host challenges a major public figure (Vusi Thembekwayo) to reflect on his own controversial statements about xenophobia, leading to a raw, introspective conversation.
- 02South Africans are dieing because of illegal foreigners - Zandile Dabula
Demonstrates the host's confrontational but fair approach, pressing two anti-immigration activists on charges of xenophobia and scapegoating, and questioning their inflammatory language like 'a pandemic of Malawians'.
- 03The Truth About What Happened in South Africa
Showcases the host's personal, monologue-driven reporting style, where he combines his own experiences with on-the-ground interviews to investigate a complex issue.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is built around host Chude Jideonwo, who uses a mix of personal monologues and intense one-on-one interviews. He is an emotionally responsive interviewer, known for directly challenging guests on controversial statements while maintaining a compassionate, almost therapeutic tone. The show is branded with the hashtag #WithChude across all content.
Questions With Chude keeps coming back to
- “How do you answer the charge that you are xenophobic?”
- “Why are you fighting immigrants instead of your own government?”
- “Isn't it the job of political leaders to help citizens see the larger context instead of focusing on immigrants?”
- “Is it time for South Africa to accept the xenophobic label based on a pattern of events?”
- “If you were to apply the same public evidence standard to Nigeria, what conclusion would you arrive at and would it represent me?”
- “What is your response to the argument that you are tackling a minor issue instead of major structural issues?”
- “Isn't it wickedness to prevent children from accessing schools and hospitals, even if they are here illegally?”
Signature segments
- · The #WithChude brand hashtag
- · Intense, emotionally charged interviews
- · Host's personal monologues and reflections
- · Focus on being the 'first' public conversation on a topic
- · Directly challenging guests on controversial points
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are high-profile African figures, including politicians, activists, entrepreneurs, and entertainers who are prepared to engage in deep, often difficult conversations about their personal lives and public controversies.
- Vusi Thembekwayoon I don't mind being called out but South Africans are not xenophobic - Vusi Thembekwayo
- Zandile Dabulaon South Africans are dieing because of illegal foreigners - Zandile Dabula
- Lerato Ngobenion South Africans are dieing because of illegal foreigners - Zandile Dabula
- Kate Henshawon Daniel Etim-Effiong Agreed To A Sex Scene With Me, Then This Happened - Kate Henshaw | Blood Sisters
- Joke Silvaon I married a man who loved to be in the kitchen - Joke Silva & others on gender equity
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show primarily promotes its own subscription platform, withchude.com, for access to full episodes, indicating a direct-to-consumer revenue model over traditional third-party advertising.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host's real name is Chude Jideonwo, a Nigerian lawyer and media entrepreneur.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, as of mid-2026, the podcast is actively releasing new episodes on a weekly basis.
- What is the show's format?
- It primarily features long-form, one-on-one interviews with high-profile guests, though some episodes are personal monologues or investigative reports by the host. The conversations are known for being deeply personal and emotionally intense.
- Where can I watch full episodes?
- Full episodes are available on the show's subscription platform, withchude.com. Clips and shorter versions are posted to the #WithChude YouTube channel.
- What kind of topics does the show cover?
- The show covers a wide range, from socio-political issues like xenophobia and government accountability to personal stories of resilience, grief, and career from celebrities and public figures across Africa.
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- [01]Chude Jideonwo - Official Biochudejideonwo.com
- [02]Chude Jideonwo - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]#WithChude - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]Chude Jideonwo - LSE Creative-In-Residencelse.ac.uk
- [05]Chude Jideonwo - Yale World Fellowsworldfellows.yale.edu
- [06]YNaija - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [07]The Future Awards Africa - Aboutawards.thefutureafrica.com
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