AXIA TECHTALKS:

TALK, CODE AND HEAL

In African societies, men are raised with a deep-rooted expectation to be strong, stoic, and emotionally unshakable.

From a young age, boys are taught that expressing fear, sadness, or vulnerability is a sign of weakness—that “real men don’t cry.” As they grow into adulthood, this cultural conditioning often forces men to suppress their emotions, suffer in silence, and carry heavy mental burdens alone.

Axia Hub has identified a critical gap in the fast-paced world of professionalism, where performance pressure, isolation, and burnout are common; these unspoken emotional battles can become even more intense. Many men wear invisible masks, showing up to work while struggling internally, with no words to describe what they feel and no safe spaces to unburden.

The hub, through this event, seeks to challenge that silence “one honest conversation at a time.” It’s a space where African men in the professional space can begin to unlearn emotional suppression, embrace vulnerability, and prioritize their mental health without shame. Because healing begins when we talk, and true strength is found not in silence, but in self-awareness and community support.

Website: axiahub.org
Facebook: facebook.com/axiahub
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Twitter: twitter.com/axiaHub
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To participate in this event,
please provide your details using the form below.

For Enquires contact
Nnanna Hannah: 0810 297 0351
Nnamdi Ibe: 0706 132 5694