Nigerian singer Iyanya has urged the public to show more understanding toward celebrities, especially men, who deal with intense pressures in the spotlight.
In a tweet on Tuesday, the singer said that despite the glamour and attention that come with fame, public figures are human and face emotional challenges like anyone else.
Iyanya pointed out that male celebrities may experience additional struggles because societal expectations often discourage men from showing vulnerability or asking for help.
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He explained that these pressures can make it harder for men to recover from low points, as admitting weakness is often frowned upon.
“We need to understand that celebs are humans with deep feelings and struggles like everyone else. Beyond the media glamorisation of their lives is a person yearning to just be human.
“For male celebrities, perhaps there may be an even deeper level of struggle to come back up when one has hit a low because men are wired to be stoic, not show vulnerability, not ask for help, or they’d be considered weak,” he said.
