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Boniface Mwangi urges people to appreciate men while they are alive
29th March, 2026 10:46 PM
Activist Boniface Mwangi has urged people to appreciate men while they are still alive, warning that many struggle in silence.
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, he explained that men often do not feel seen, heard, or appreciated, which has contributed to rising suicide cases. He shared his message alongside a photo highlighting how society views men and their value.
“Give a man his flowers while he’s still alive,” Boniface Mwangi said.
He explains that celebrating men after death does not help, as they are no longer able to hear or feel that appreciation. He says many men carry heavy burdens without support, and this silence has serious consequences. According to him, the issue needs attention and open conversations.
“Celebrating him after he’s gone, when he can no longer hear it, makes no sense,” Boniface Mwangi said.
Mwangi also addressed the issue of mental health, pointing out that more men die by suicide than women. He explains that many men struggle because they feel ignored or unappreciated in their daily lives. He adds that seeking help should be encouraged and normalised.
“More men die by suicide than women because they often don’t feel seen, heard, or appreciated. Men, seek therapy and get the help you need. Happy Sunday,” Boniface Mwangi said.
Society’s expectations of men
Bonnie said these words as he shared a photo with a lot of words on how society expects men to behave. The message described how society places value on men based on what they can provide. It explained that men are often praised when they sacrifice their health and well-being for others.
The message suggested that this creates pressure for men to keep going even when they are struggling.
“The absolute darkest truth about how society views men is that we do not actually value male life; we only value what a man is willing to destroy himself to provide,” a part of the message read.
“Think about the male archetypes we actually celebrate. The soldier who doesn’t come home. The father who works three gruelling jobs until his heart gives out. The athlete who permanently destroys his brain and body for our entertainment,” the message added.
According to the message, men who choose to prioritise their health are often judged unfairly.
