Ghanaian rapper, Tulenkey
Ghanaian rapper Tulenkey has shed light on the inspiration behind his latest single, “B33ma,” revealing that it was influenced by the tragic suicide of a first-year student at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW).
The incident, which occurred in April 2025, involved a Level 100 student who allegedly took his own life after discovering that his girlfriend had been unfaithful with another individual on the UEW campus.
The student’s death sparked widespread discussions about mental health awareness, particularly among young men in Ghana.
In an interview on Accra-based Pluzz FM, Tulenkey expressed concern over the emotional struggles many men face, often in silence.
He stated that societal expectations discourage men from expressing vulnerability, which leads them to suppress their emotions until they become overwhelming.
“I realised that guys hoard things inside until they can’t take it anymore.
And I’m sure that guy… If it was regarded as normal for boys to voice out their feelings, someone would have noticed what he was going through.
But because people would say things like, ‘Ah, this guy is soft,’ and so on, he kept it all inside until he couldn’t take it anymore,” he said.
The rapper explained that the song seeks to address the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and to encourage open conversations about emotional well-being.
Tulenkey’s message aligns with ongoing advocacy from mental health experts and community members calling for greater support systems and educational initiatives to help young men navigate emotional challenges.
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