Africa-Press – Eswatini. Mental health will take centre stage later this month when Love Your Mind (LYM) rolls out its inaugural public dialogue, When Africa Opens Up.
The free-entry event is set for Friday, August 29, at the American Corner Library in Manzini, running from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Organisers said the afternoon programme would confront some of society’s toughest questions by unpacking how mental illness fuels crime, sustains harmful generational patterns, and influences how communities evolve.
They added that the conversation was designed to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and inspire practical solutions rooted in mental health advocacy.
LYM founder and psychologist Sisekelo Nkosi explained that the purpose of the dialogue was to reframe how Africa thinks about social change. He said mental illness was often “the silent architect of crime and social dysfunction,” adding that meaningful progress could only come if mental well-being became central to policy, family life and community building.
Nkosi will be joined by Nation magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Bheki Makhubu, whose critical commentary has long shaped national debate, and Mrs. NS Nxumalo, a counsellor and lecturer at IRDM.
The two are expected to bring perspectives from both the media and academic worlds on the ripple effects of untreated mental health challenges.
The session will be facilitated by media personality Simangaliso Gama, who organisers said would create an engaging and interactive space for participants.
Adding a creative layer to the afternoon, guest artist Simiso Simelane will perform, blending art with advocacy to set a reflective tone for the discussions.
LYM stressed that the dialogue was not just about identifying problems but also about imagining a new future where communities thrive by prioritising mental health.
“This is about opening up Africa to new possibilities,” Nkosi said, noting that conversations like these can inspire both personal healing and systemic change.
Attendance is free, with organisers encouraging students, professionals, community leaders and advocates to take part.
They said the platform promised to deliver honest dialogue, intellectual exchange and cultural expression, making it a rare opportunity for Manzini to host a multi-dimensional conversation on mental health and social transformation.
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