Nigerian skit maker Craze Clown has expressed frustration and disappointment over his friend’s therapy clinic in Lagos, which has struggled to attract clients despite the friend’s efforts. Craze Clown shared the details of his friend’s challenges, revealing that his friend’s clinic has failed to help even a single client after more than a year of operation, leading to a sense of discouragement. The therapy clinic, which was intended to provide professional support, has instead encountered unforeseen difficulties in the Nigerian market.
Despite relocating to Nigeria with the goal of establishing the clinic and offering therapy services to those in need, his friend has found it difficult to gain traction. Clients who visit the clinic not only fail to receive therapy but have even resorted to begging for financial support during their sessions. Craze Clown mentioned that one of the clients even had a confrontation with his friend during a therapy session, which added to the frustration of the situation. The story highlights the challenges faced by foreign professionals trying to offer services in a country where economic constraints often take precedence over personal well-being.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Craze Clown shared the details of his friend’s predicament, saying, “My guy, who is a therapist, relocated to Nigeria and opened a therapy clinic in Lagos. After one year, he hasn’t been able to help any clients through therapy.” He continued by adding, “Some clients even beg him for financial support during their sessions 😫😫, and he even had a fight with one of his patients.” The post quickly gained attention, sparking reactions from users who sympathized with the situation or shared their own thoughts on the topic of therapy in Nigeria.
The reactions from users varied, with some offering humorous takes on the situation while others offered insights into why therapy may not be as effective or popular in Nigeria. One user, @itzpetkoff, suggested that businesses like therapy clinics struggle in Nigeria due to the social environment, stating, “Those kind of business don’t boom here, minus the poverty, we have a more social environment that already offers that therapy. Football centers with better noise. Restaurant and Bars with better groove. Betting Centers. There is enough therapy to go round.” Another user, @salim_dakingari, joked about the situation, saying, “Therapist enter Naija, end up becoming a part-time counselor, part-time philanthropist, full-time warrior. Therapy no easy when your client dey fight both demons and debt.” Some users, like @GeniusHawlah, even questioned the relevance of therapy in Nigeria, humorously stating, “Wetin Nigerians wan use therapy do? 😂😂Na same thing with autograph, na Oyinbo thing 😂Just gimme money and I go dey OK.”
Other comments focused on the broader socio-economic factors that may contribute to the struggle for therapy clinics in Nigeria. User @defgreat pointed out that financial struggles prevent people from seeking mental health help, noting, “You can’t fix minds that are still trying to feed mouths. Nigeria humbles professions.” @EgbeAsa added a humorous perspective, saying, “This is actually the funniest story I’ve ever read. I don’t think your friend knew this is Nigeria in the first place lol. Nigerians will go to a 5-star restaurant to ask for a tip or maybe some free food, without any shame or even hesitation.” Another user, @sam_strongest, emphasized that many of Nigeria’s problems stem from financial difficulties, stating, “Therapy for Nigeria? 85% of the problems Nigerians face is due to the lack of purchasing power. If everyone is doing well financially (which isn’t possible), a lot will not be depressed, angry or have suicidal thoughts.”
Some users also highlighted the unique challenges that exist in Nigeria, with @Truthunleashed3 commenting, “Nigerians would be ok generally if the economy was booming. The loneliness that complicates mental problems over there isn’t here so much. The only challenges here are financial depressive psychosis and hungerphrenia.” These comments point to the broader socio-economic context in which mental health and therapy are situated, where financial instability often takes precedence over mental well-being.
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