TALKING about why men don’t open up when faced with problems, Zambia Association of Musicians vice president Yahya Kaba, alias KB, says the fear of being judged and laughed at keeps many men silent, even among friends. Drawing on his own experiences with depression and anxiety, he says men often bottle up their emotions, which can erupt into outbursts or serious mental strain, and that speaking about their struggles is judged by society as a sign of weakness. Featuring on B Flow’s Dads Without Dads, KB said that anything to do with HIV, defilement, or mental health is his jam, and trust him, he’s speaking from experience. He said mental health, in particular, is now at the top of his...




