A young girl from Nigeria once dared to dream beyond the silence and stigma that shrouded mental health.

She didn’t just dream, she became the voice, the force, and the light.

That girl is now Dr. Maymunah Kadiri, affectionately known as The Celebrity Shrink, a trailblazing neuro-psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and one of Africa’s most powerful mental health advocates.

While many were still finding their footing, Dr. Maymunah carved her path with relentless determination.

From earning her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, to becoming a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Psychiatry, she proved that mastery is earned through discipline and drive. 

But she didn’t stop there.

She went on to become certified in Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York, as well as a Certified Trauma Counselor and Neurofeedback Practitioner.

Still hungry to bridge health and technology, she earned her Master’s in Digital Healthcare from Barcelona Technology School and Universitat de Barcelona, because when you’re on a mission to heal minds, there are no limits.

She didn’t just build a practice, she built a haven.

Pinnacle Medical Services, where she serves as Founder and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, stands as one of Nigeria’s foremost mental health institutions, transforming lives through world-class care and innovation.

But Dr. Maymunah doesn’t just sit in clinics, she commands stages, airwaves, and minds.

She has spoken to thousands, appeared on national television, and through her column in The Guardian Newspapers, she educates and dismantles mental health stigma brick by brick.

In 2017, she wrote and produced “Little Drops of Happy,” a film that shook Nigeria awake to the reality of mental health challenges.

Dr. Maymunah accolades speak for themselves.

Named among Africa’s 100 Most Inspiring Women by Leading Ladies Africa in 2018.

One of Nigeria’s Outstanding Women Under 50 by Vanguard Allure in 2018.

Honored as one of 60 Women Champions and Changemakers in Nigeria and Africa by BusinessDay in 2020.

Recipient of the Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Recognition Award for Healthcare Professional.

Awarded the Her Network Woman of the Year, Healthcare in 2018. Celebrated as a Vital Voices Fellow and Goldman Sachs Scholar, a mark of her global influence.

Her expertise has made her a respected member of elite professional circles, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), the Society of Occupational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria (SOEHPON), the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), and the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN).

But what sets Dr. Maymunah apart isn’t just her brilliance, it’s her heart for healing generations.

Through her work, mentorship, and advocacy, she’s nurturing a world where mental health is not whispered about, but embraced, prioritized, and celebrated.

Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri’s story isn’t just about success.

It’s about courage, impact, and purpose.

She dares us all to speak louder, care deeper, and never stop pushing boundaries.