LAGOS, Nigeria- (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko a.k.a Simi has voiced her support for men openly expressing their emotions.
Appearing in a recent episode of the 90’s Baby Show, the ‘Joromi’ crooner said she is surrounded by men who feel they have to be strong all the time.
“I find it beautiful when men cry because I am surrounded by so many men that feel like they have to be macho all the time or they have to be strong,” she began.
Simi highlighted how societal expectations often pressure men to always appear strong and tough.
She then stressed that it’s okay for men to support their loved ones while also showing their emotions.
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Simi explained, “When you see men and women go through the same kind of pain or hurt, the man says, ‘I have to be strong for my wife or for my women or kids.’ I think that’s okay, but I don’t think strength means not being vulnerable or not crying.”
She suggested that suppressing emotions can lead to internal struggles that may eventually surface in unexpected ways.
“I like it when men cry because it means that you feel safe with who you’re with, you can be vulnerable, and you can let go. That’s how I see it because as an African woman, I have seen African men be like, ‘I’m the protector, I’m the provider, I’m the warrior,’ but I feel like if it’s not coming out in your tears, it’s going somewhere. Even if it’s like a little ball inside your heart, one day you’re just going to explode,” she explained.