Dr. Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha , iconic and award winning South African actor, grew up feeling like an outsider. His mother frequently told him how he had wailed as a baby when first introduced to his father’s family . At the age of 58, by chance, he discovered his real father’s identity.

In this book, Ntate Jerry shares his life’s journey with great honesty and humour. He invites us into his family, as he describes his love for his wife and children. He takes us to meet famous performers like John Kani and Hugh Masekela, and recalls his experiences at Columbia University in New York. He also writes poignantly about the ups and downs of his career.

With I Am A man, Ntate Jerry shares his wounds and victories- and the lessons life has taught him on being a man. This is his memoir, but it is also a call to all men to inhabit their masculinity responsibly.