Popular lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur Priscilla Ojo is earning widespread praise today, Saturday, April 25, 2026, for her viral advocacy regarding men’s mental health and emotional well-being.
In an outdoor interview with content creator Jarvis, which has since dominated social media conversations, Priscilla challenged the “toxic masculinity” norms that prevent Nigerian men from expressing vulnerability.
The Message: “Sharing Helps”
Priscilla’s comments highlighted the stark contrast between how society views emotional expression in men versus women:
- Emotional Labor: She noted that while women are socially “allowed” to express their struggles with home management, childbirth, and life responsibilities, men are often expected to act as stoic pillars regardless of their internal battles.
- The “Relief” Gap: “This conversation we are having now, when we get home, we will feel relieved,” she told Jarvis. “But for men, when they return to their private spaces, it’s often just them. They keep things bottled up until it becomes overwhelming.”
- The Call to Action: She urged men to realize that “speaking up is a strength,” encouraging them to break the cycle of silence to prevent emotional burnout.
Context: The Roby Ekpo Debate
Priscilla’s remarks coincide with a heated national debate triggered by an emotional interview from media personality Roby Ekpo, who recently cried while discussing his failed marriage.
- The Backlash: Actor Yul Edochie faced heavy criticism for mocking Ekpo’s tears, suggesting he should “replace” his wife with “seven new women” instead of crying.
- The Support: Figures like Do2dtun and Daddy Freeze have joined Priscilla in defending emotional expression, with Do2dtun stressing that “suffering in silence” is a far greater danger to the community than public vulnerability.
Addressing Personal Rumors
During the same sit-down, Priscilla also cleared the air on other viral topics:
- Religious Identity: She declined to state whether she is a Christian or Muslim, explaining that bloggers often “twist” such details. She cited a past interview by her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, which was misrepresented to suggest she had converted to Islam.
- Privacy: She firmly defended her decision to keep her son’s face off social media, stating that mothers have the ultimate right to decide their children’s digital footprint.
