To be a man

Artwork story

This painting reflects the quiet weight of adulthood the expectations placed on men, the struggles we face, the comparisons, discrimination, and the pressure to succeed in a society that often gives very little in return. Being a man is not simply about age. It is about carrying responsibilities, facing challenges, and continuing to stand even when life feels heavy.

Like my dad often says: "Obi is a boy, Obi is a boy. when is Obi going to become a man?

Being a man is not simply about age. It is about carrying responsibilities, facing challenges, and continuing to stand even when life feels heavy.