Frankie JustGymIt's 'Metrosexual' Admission Raises Eyebrows

Kenyan fitness coach and influencer Frankie JustGymIt has once again captured widespread attention, not for his renowned workout videos, but for candidly discussing his personal style, grooming habits, and self-identification as "metrosexual."

His recent appearance on the Mic Cheque Podcast ignited a national conversation, particularly around evolving perceptions of masculinity in Kenya.

The discussion began casually when Frankie remarked, "For a metrosexual, I’m pretty like…" before being swiftly interrupted by the podcast hosts eager for clarification.

One host jumped in, humorously defining it as "A man who paints his nails and can beat you," while another offered a more precise description: "It’s a man who takes care of himself and is confident in his sexuality."

The conversation took a slightly more serious turn when a host probed, "So all this gay talk doesn’t bother you?"

Another interjected, surprised, "There’s gay talk with Frankie? People think you’re gay?" To which Frankie responded with a noticeable sigh of resignation, "Apparently. Apparently."

A host then quipped, "After four kids!" with a female co-host adding, "I think after you wore the platforms and painted your nails."

Frankie addressed the speculation head-on, stating, "I’ve had piercings for a long time. I will still do it and do stuff to your girl. In order to prove it (that he’s straight)."

The exchange concluded jokingly with another host suggesting, "If after four kids people still think you’re gay, then you should get four more."

Kenyans Ask: What Is Metrosexual?

While the podcast banter certainly grabbed headlines, it was Frankie's self-description as "metrosexual" that truly sparked a national conversation.

Many Kenyans, unfamiliar with the term, turned to social media for answers. On X (formerly Twitter), user @Mohbadke famously posted, "Kenyan fitness coach and influencer Frankie JustGymIt has revealed that he’s metrosexual. Can someone explain to me, like I’m Oscar Sudi, what metrosexual means?"

The term "metrosexual," which originated in the 1990s, combines "metropolitan" and "heterosexual."It typically describes a straight man—often urban—who is significantly invested in his grooming, fashion, skincare, and overall lifestyle. Thus, painted nails, pierced ears, and platform shoes indeed align with this description.

Mixed Reactions Online

Frankie’s candid self-description elicited a range of reactions online, from laughter and curiosity to more serious discussions about gender identity.

One user, @colestchoi, offered a cheeky, colloquial summary: "In simple terms, ako na umama."

Conversely, others provided more accurate, textbook definitions, with @ebeegeexi writing, "Metrosexual is a term for a man who is especially meticulous about his personal style, grooming and appearance," aligning with standard definitions from Merriam-Webster and Wikipedia.

Frankie's Message: Be Yourself

Despite the teasing and the flurry of questions, Frankie JustGymIt remains evidently unbothered by the online chatter.

"I’ve had piercings for a long time. I still paint my nails. I’m raising kids. I train hard. What else do I need to prove?" he asserted.