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Real African men prioritize their health

When young, one continuously learns that it is a man's world, but when you grow older, you learn that this saying comes with many responsibilities. Especially in African culture, a man is not expected to show emotions in public and must try to conquer all the hurdles by himself.

This, unfortunately, has led to men having mental issues, and some even taking their lives by suicide. This week a prominent male passed on, and he was alone, and someone forwarded a write-up to remind men about the reality of life. I have decided to put his peace here with a bit of my additional feelings. This is part of what he forwarded;

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