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Award-winning artist Iyanya Mbuk has called for greater compassion toward public figures, emphasizing that fame doesn’t erase human vulnerability.
Through a heartfelt post on X (previously Twitter), the “Kukere” hitmaker peeled back the curtain on celebrity life, calling it a paradoxical existence filled with unspoken difficulties.
“The glitz and glamor hide the fact that we’re all just people navigating life’s challenges,” he shared.
“Celebrities crave normalcy and understanding just like anyone else. The spotlight brings blessings but also heavy burdens,” Iyanya revealed.
The musician highlighted how societal stereotypes make emotional struggles particularly challenging for men in entertainment.
“Male artists often battle silently because showing weakness isn’t ‘manly.’ This toxic expectation prevents healing and creates deeper internal conflicts,” he explained.
We need to understand that celebs are humans with deep feelings and struggles as everyone else. Beyond the media glamorisation of their lives and personalities is a human simply asking and wishing and yearning to be human like the rest of us. It is a double edged sword.
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— its iyanyaaaaaa 🦁 (@Iyanya) October 12, 2025
The candid revelation sparked widespread conversations among fans and industry peers about mental health awareness in entertainment circles.
