Real Men Don’t Do Therapy: A Portrait of A Beautiful Disaster

Set in Brisbane, Australia, the story follows Femi, a Yoruba-born immigrant still navigating the complexities of his new homeland. When a politician ignites a public debate on migration, Femi becomes deeply affected by the criticism, leading him to interpret every perceived slight as a personal attack. Struggling to find his place in this unfamiliar territory, he seeks the guidance of Dr Segun Agoro, a renowned psychiatrist. However, Femi's expectations of a traditional therapeutic experience are shattered upon meeting Dr Agoro.

The enigmatic psychiatrist, with his polished demeanour and unconventional taste in art, challenges Femi to observe without judgment. As Femi delves into his African roots, unearthing buried memories and confronting past traumas, he begins to unravel the complexities of his own identity. Simultaneously, Dr Agoro harbours his hidden struggles, yet expertly conceals them beneath a façade of sophistication. As his personal life unravels, the doctor's dark impulses surface, leaving him vulnerable to his inner demons.

This novel weaves two journeys: Femi's fight for acceptance and Dr. Agoro's descent into darkness. Expect vibrant prose, cultural insight, and psychological fiction that probes identity, mental health, and the dark corners of the human psyche.