On Sunday, March 16, ThisDay Style magazine celebrated Chude Jideonwo’s extraordinary journey in media, storytelling, and social change. In an exclusive feature released on his birthday, the magazine described him as “an enigma, a man whose name is synonymous with media innovation, social change, and storytelling that touches the soul.”
Chude Jideonwo—CEO of Joy, Inc. and host of the viral TV show #WithChude—has spent 25 years shaping narratives, creating platforms, and amplifying voices across Africa. Reflecting on the ThisDay Style feature, he shared, “This has been a period of reflection. ThisDay Style magazine has been the number one magazine of any category in the country, and I have remained at the front of the industries in which I play—TV, PR, and more—in the same period. It is cause for deep gratitude.”
For Jideonwo, storytelling has always been more than a career—it’s been a calling. “I was always fascinated by stories. They were the spark that ignited my passion for media,” he says. Launched in 2020, #WithChude has become a cultural force, featuring deeply personal and transformative conversations with some of Africa’s most influential figures. “Everyone has a story worth telling,” he believes, and through his platform, countless untold stories have found their voice.
Despite global recognition, his heart remains with Africa. “I make stories for my African community first,” he states, reinforcing his dedication to telling African stories for African audiences.
As ThisDay Style highlighted, Chude Jideonwo’s influence is undeniable. His 25-year journey has been one of resilience, innovation, and unwavering purpose. But as he continues to expand his storytelling across TV, film, and digital platforms, one thing is clear—this is only the beginning.
WithChude.com [1] is a subscription podcast and video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service hosting films, series, podcasts, documentaries, interviews, events and blogs from Africa – that strengthen the mind, the heart, and the spirit.
It has emerged as the only independent media platform in the region depending primarily on paid subscribers. Africa’s streaming platform, inspired by a singular voice.
The flagship interview show from which the platform sprung is always going viral for speaking to Africa’s biggest celebrities in conversations that strengthen mental, emotional and spiritual health. It is widely syndicated across terrestrial television and social media
platforms, reaching an average of 8 million people weekly – positioning it as the most watched and most syndicated weekly talk show (digital + traditional) in the region.
About Chude Jideonwo
We are creating spectacular factual film and TV that mainstream audiences want to watch.
Our content range includes documentaries, docu-series, docu-reality, travelogues, investigations, talk shows, panels, specials, interviews, podcasts, how-tos, reality, reality soaps, personal stories, makeover shows, live events and stand-up, masterclasses, telethons, personal stories, docudramas, docu-fiction, and biopics.
Films in its slate including the award winning ‘Awaiting Trial’, ‘Daniel vs Ekweremadu’ and the upcoming ‘Where is Chijioke?’ and ‘Is It Your Money?’, the 4-part docu-series on Nigeria’s former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
