People Wait Until He Dies: Mwas Pendoni on Supporting Men Before Crisis

For generations, men have been taught to be strong, provide, protect and endure, but rarely have they been permitted to admit when they are struggling. Behind many smiles, handshakes and public appearances are men carrying battles such as financial pressure, failed businesses, broken relationships, grief, expectations to provide and the fear of appearing weak. According to gospel artist, preacher and father of two, Mwas Pendoni, this culture of silence is costing men their lives. “Many men do not want to speak about anything. They want to die with their burdens,” he says. “And that is unfortunate because we are losing our brothers, our dads and our sons.” Advertisement Speaking during a conversation with Parents Africa, Mwas shared his perspective on men’s mental health, drawing from his own experiences, his interactions with other men and his role as a faith leader.