A Story of Transformation and Purpose
In a world where many people hide their pain behind smiles, few have found the courage to transform their suffering into purpose. One of such rare individuals is Ukeme Johnny Nsekpong, popularly known as Johnnywriter — a name that has become synonymous with healing, purpose, and transformation in Nigeria’s mental health space.
Born on June 15, 1996, in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Johnnywriter’s journey from pain to purpose is nothing short of extraordinary. His story reveals that true greatness often grows from the soil of struggle.
Early Life: The Seeds of Empathy
Growing up in a home without a loving marital presence shaped Johnnywriter’s emotional world early on. Raised by a resilient mother alongside three sisters, he experienced emotional voids and personal struggles that many young men silently battle with. Yet, rather than allowing pain to define him, he turned it into the foundation of his empathy.
Those early years taught him to listen beyond words — to understand human pain and connect with people’s emotions deeply. This empathy became the backbone of his future as a relationship therapist and mental health advocate.
Academic Background: Banking Meets Humanity
Johnnywriter attended Madonna University, Okija, where he earned a degree in Banking and Finance. While his studies rooted him in structure and business, his calling was human transformation. After completing his NYSC program at the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) in Ibusa, Delta State, he began to see a pattern — people were broken, relationships were failing, and therapy was still stigmatized in Nigeria.
It was time to do something about it.
Hisparadise Therapy: Birth of a Healing Vision
In 2017, he founded Hisparadise Therapy, a mental health and relationship center dedicated to emotional healing and transformation. What started as a small private practice in Asaba, Delta State, has grown into one of Nigeria’s trusted therapy centers, serving individuals and couples across the country.
Through Hisparadise Therapy, Johnnywriter provides evidence-based counseling, emotional intelligence training, trauma recovery, and relationship therapy. He and his team have helped hundreds of people find healing, regain self-worth, and rebuild love.
Breaking Barriers and Stigma
In a society that often misunderstands therapy, Johnnywriter became a trailblazer. He started speaking openly about depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts, and emotional trauma, using his life as a mirror of hope. His courage inspired thousands to seek help and embrace therapy without shame.
A Visionary Entrepreneur
Beyond therapy, Johnnywriter is also a tech founder, entrepreneur, and real estate developer. He established Hisparadise Group, a multi-sector conglomerate with interests in therapy, tech, real estate, education, fashion, and wellness.
Under this umbrella, he launched:
- Hisparadise Tech — a digital solutions company offering web design, hosting, and digital marketing.
- Hisparadise Estates — a property development brand promoting affordable housing and economic empowerment.
- Hisparadise Institute — an academy for digital and personal development training.
Each venture reflects his holistic vision: empowering lives emotionally, mentally, and economically.
The Writer and Advocate
As his name implies, Johnnywriter has written over 100 online publications, tackling issues like depression, relationship dysfunctions, faith, trauma, and personal growth. His writing is honest, raw, and redemptive — filled with the same empathy that defines his therapy practice.
He believes that words heal, and through storytelling, people find meaning in their pain.
Faith, Philosophy, and Mission
Johnnywriter lives by the conviction that “everyone is born with a purpose, but pain often reveals it.” His Christian faith underpins his work and life, reminding him that healing is not just psychological — it is spiritual and holistic.
He continues to champion causes that promote mental wellness, emotional healing, and purpose-driven living.
Looking Ahead: Building a Legacy of Healing
With future plans to expand Hisparadise Therapy into over 30 cities across Africa, and launch the Hisparadise Chronicles Podcast and YouTube Channel, Johnnywriter’s impact is only beginning.
He dreams of an Africa where therapy is normalized, young people feel valued, and pain becomes a pathway to purpose.
Final Thoughts
Johnnywriter’s story is a living testimony that pain does not have to end in bitterness — it can birth purpose. From a broken childhood to becoming a leading voice in therapy, tech, and entrepreneurship, his life reminds us that the deepest wounds can produce the strongest healers.
He is not just a therapist — he is a bridge between pain and purpose, inspiring a generation to heal, grow, and believe again.
