Tobi Bakre: A Man’s Worth Should Go Beyond Money and Strength
Actor Tobi Bakre discusses his role as Tola in the film Before We Fall Asleep, a devoted husband and father whose sense of identity is shaken after he loses his job. Bakre says the story explores how many Nigerian men are raised to link masculinity and self-worth to financial provision. He argues that partnership should also involve emotional support, childcare and shared household responsibilities. According to him, couples should avoid rigid gender expectations and find arrangements that work for them. He hopes the film encourages men to see that their value goes beyond money or physical strength.
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