Nigerian singer Barry Jhay has he wants to invest in men’s mental health awareness, arguing that the issue receives little attention despite the struggles some men face.
The singer disclosed his interest in the subject during a fresh interview, explaining that he wants to contribute to conversations about men’s mental health and the difficulties that can lead some people to take their own lives.
“I really want to invest into men’s mental awareness. People don’t really talk about that. That’s why I say some people kill themselves,” he said in an interview.
Barry Jhay also spoke about the pressure of pursuing his ambitions, admitting that his dream of becoming bigger in the music industry sometimes scares him.
“My dream is to be bigger. It scares me,” he said.
He added that he believes people should have ambitions that challenge them.
“If your dream doesn’t scare you, then your dream is not big enough,” he stated.
The singer acknowledged that his determination to succeed sometimes affects how he relates to others.
“Sometimes I can’t even control myself, I get too bossy,” he said.
Barry Jhay, who is the son of late Nigerian music legend Ayinde Barrister, also spoke about the responsibility of continuing his father’s musical legacy.
He described his father as the reason he pursued music and said carrying the family name was something he appreciated.
“My father is the reason. He’s the reason why I do this. I thank God that I carry his name,” he said.
The singer explained that following in his father’s footsteps has not been easy, adding that he never expected the journey to be straightforward.
“I never thought it was going to be easy for me, because me, hearing the story of my dad too, it was never easy for me,” he said.
Despite spending about a decade in the music industry, Barry Jhay said he still sees himself as an artiste who is developing.
“I always see myself as an upcoming, even though I was just 10, 11 years in the game,” he stated.
He also spoke about his responsibilities as a father, saying he wants his three-year-old son and his future children to have better lives.
“I want better for my child. I want better for my children. So I have to do better for them, so that they can be better than me,” he said.
Barry Jhay’s comments bring together his personal ambitions, his experience as a musician and his desire to contribute to discussions about men’s mental health.
