”It is okay for men to cry,”– Damilola Adegbite tells men

Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite has spoken on the societal notion that crying makes a man less masculine. The actress in a recent video, challenged the notion that men should suppress their emotions, arguing that men do not need to hide their feelings because of their gender.

Adegbite also questioned why society expects men to hide their feelings, explaining that she does not subscribe to the idea that men should not cry.

“I do not subscribe to the idea that men should not cry. God forbid, crying should make you feel like less of a man,” she said.

Adegbite added that men have been conditioned to appear strong and bottle up their vulnerabilities even when going through emotional difficulties. She explained that if her own partner broke down in tears, she would comfort him and allow him to express himself without judgment.