Online people are talking about how hard it is for celebrities, especially guys, to deal with their feelings because of the Nigerian singe...
Online people are talking about how hard it is for celebrities, especially guys, to deal with their feelings because of the Nigerian singer and songwriter Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk.
In an emotional post on X (formerly Twitter), the "Your Waist" singer told fans that fame doesn't protect famous people from going through hard times. He said that being a star is "a double-edged sword" because behind all the glitz and glamour, there are often deep emotional battles going on.
Iyanya wrote, "Celebrities are people with deep feelings and struggles like everyone else." "Behind the glitz and glamour of the media is a person who just wants to be human like the rest of us." Iyanya says, "Men are taught not to cry."
Iyanya went on to talk about the unique problems male celebs face, saying that social norms often make them afraid to show weakness or ask for help. He said that a lot of guys in the public eye feel like they have to look strong and unaffected, even when they are depressed or have failed in some way. "It's often even harder for male celebrities to get back on track when they're down," he said.
He said, "Men are wired not to show weakness, not to ask for help, or they risk being called soft." This way of thinking comes from the idea that men should be tough and independent.
Fans and coworkers praise Iyanya's strong message.
A lot of fans and other entertainers have praised Iyanya's honest reflection, saying it shed light on a problem that doesn't get enough attention in the business.
A lot of people on social media called his post a "wake-up call" to start talking about mental health in a normal way, especially among African guys who are taught to hide their feelings. Others said that more famous people should talk about their mental health struggles, and they stressed that Iyanya's willingness to be open could lead to better conversations about being vulnerable and being emotionally strong.