Afrobeats star Iyanya has appealed to fans to show more compassion toward celebrities, reminding them that fame does not make public figures immune to pain or personal struggles.
In a post shared on X, the singer reflected on the emotional challenges that come with living in the public eye, urging people to see beyond the glamour often associated with stardom.
“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,” he wrote.
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Iyanya further noted that male celebrities, in particular, face unique pressures because of societal expectations that discourage them from expressing vulnerability.
“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 added.
The singer’s message sheds light on the emotional toll of fame and reinforces the need for empathy and understanding toward those in the entertainment industry.
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