THISDAY Newspaper has published an in-depth feature on award-winning filmmaker and media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, examining how he has emerged as Africa’s most influential interviewer by consistently choosing depth over speed in an era dominated by fast news cycles. The article highlights Jideonwo’s distinctive approach to interviewing, meticulous research, deep listening, and the creation of safe, honest spaces, which has resulted in conversations that resonate across the continent and beyond. Through his flagship platform, #WithChude, he has built a body of work that informs, challenges, and inspires millions, setting a new benchmark for meaningful storytelling in African media.
The feature traces Jideonwo’s evolution from his early work in public relations, youth engagement, and political communication, where he played key roles in shaping narratives across Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and other African countries, to his current position as a trusted cultural interlocutor. Drawing from this background, Jideonwo has hosted some of Africa’s most influential voices, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Joke Silva, Tiwa Savage, Falz, Bovi, and many others. According to THISDAY, many of these guests credit the rare atmosphere of trust he creates for their willingness to share deeply personal stories, often for the first time.
Beyond reach and virality, the article discloses Jideonwo’s lasting influence as rooted in consistency, integrity, and presence. For over five years, he has sustained a loyal audience by prioritising substance over spectacle, shaping conversations on culture, mental health, politics, and social change. THISDAY notes that Jideonwo’s calm, affirming presence, honed through years of mentorship, leadership, and crisis communication, has made him more than an interviewer. He is presented as a cultural force whose work continues to redefine how African stories are told, and why authenticity, empathy, and depth remain powerful tools in shaping public discourse.
