In Nigeria, a man who cries is called weak. A man who says “I’m not okay” is told to “man up.” A man who asks for help is quietly judged as someone who has lost his grip. So what does a Nigerian man do when the weight becomes unbearable? He smiles. He disappears into work. […]
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We all say it. “I’m stressed.” Someone asks how you are doing and before you even think about it, those two words come out. It is almost a reflex in Nigeria. Work is piling up, the bills are not waiting, family has needs, and your body and mind are carrying it all. But here is […]