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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 48 MIN

E118: The Reality of Being a Black Man in the UK | Tobi Bakere

from Common Sense with Mike Omoniyi · host Lets Talk Common Sense with Mike Omoniyi

In this episode, Mike sits down with actor Tobi Bakare for a raw and thoughtful conversation about masculinity, identity, and the quiet pressures Black men navigate in British society. From expectations around strength and success to the realities of code switching, the conversation explores the experiences that often go unspoken.Tobi also shares insights from his role in the powerful theatre production “Black Boys Who Consider Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy”, and why stories like this matter more than ever.This is an honest conversation about culture, masculinity, and what it means to grow, lead, and stay grounded in a complicated world.Subscribe for more conversations that challenge assumptions and explore the issues shaping our lives.

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