EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 1H
Episode 3: The Grief Men Don’t Talk About — African and Nigerian Men Too
from Eloho Uncensored Pods · host Eloho
Send us Fan MailThe Grief Nigerian Men Are Told to Hidewith OluWhat does it mean to be a strong man when your world has fallen apart?In this episode, Olu — originally from Nigeria, based in London, raised with the belief that men should always be strong, capable, and silent — shares the raw, honest story of losing his father. A loss that left him angry, disconnected, and fighting with the very people who loved him. A loss that exposed how deeply unprepared many men are when grief hits home.For the first time, Olu sits with a psychotherapist (also a Nigerian man) to explore the weight of cultural expectations — the silence, the shame, the pressure to “man up” — and how those beliefs nearly robbed him of the chance to grieve, to heal, and to connect with his family.This is not just a story about Nigerian men. It’s a story for every man who has been told to hide his pain. A reminder that grief does not make you weak. Vulnerability does not make you less of a man.It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to break down.It’s okay to ask for help.It’s okay to not be okay. 🤎Helpful Resources and Support Lines:UK: Mental Health Foundation – Get HelpUSA: Mental Health Is Health – Find a HelplineNigeria: Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI)Global: United for Global Mental HealthPlease take care of yourself. 🤎Support the showStay connected with Eloho Uncensored Pods:🎥 Watch video episodes & exclusive content on YouTube: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/28ahva3k📲 Follow on social media for more real conversations on grief, healing, and mental health: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn | X (Twitter) 👉 @elohouncensoredpods 🤎 Thank you for being part of these honest and unfiltered conversations.
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Send us Fan Mail The Grief Nigerian Men Are Told to Hide with Olu What does it mean to be a strong man when your world has fallen apart? In this episode, Olu — originally from Nigeria, based in London, raised with the belief that men should always be strong, capable, and silent — shares the raw, honest story of losing his father. A loss that left him angry, disconnected, and fighting with the very people who loved him. A loss that exposed how deeply unprepared many men are when grief hits hom...
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