'It's Beautiful When Men Cry' - Singer Simi

Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye, popularly known as Simi, Encourages Men to Embrace Emotional Expression

In a recent interview on the 90's Baby Show, renowned Nigerian singer Simi urged men to be more open about their feelings, sharing her admiration for those who embrace their emotional side.

Simi, who is married to fellow musician Adekunle Gold and has a daughter, Deja, with him, confessed that she finds it beautiful when men tap into their vulnerable side instead of bottling up their emotions. She stated, "I find it beautiful when men cry because I'm surrounded by many men who feel they have to be macho or strong all the time."

The singer emphasized that vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness. She explained, "When you see men and women going through the same pain, the man often says, 'I have to be strong for my wife or kids.' I think that's okay, but I don't think strength means not being vulnerable or crying."

Simi added, "I like it when men cry because it means that you feel safe with who you are with, you can be vulnerable, and you can let go." She noted that the traditional expectation of men as warriors, protectors, and providers can lead to emotional repression, which can be harmful. "If it's not coming out in your tears, it's going inside your heart, and one day you are just going to explode," she warned.