RAINBOW IN THE TROPICS

For Dr. Adebayo Akinyemi, the rainbow was once a quiet childhood wonder in tropical Nigeria—long before he knew it was a symbol he would be taught to fear. Forced to flee his homeland after his identity cost him his safety, Adebayo rebuilds his life from the ground up as a refugee doctor in Toronto.

Through an unconventional, deeply honest partnership with Sarah, he becomes the loving father he always needed to be for his son, David. But the scars of his past still whisper in the shadows. To heal, Adebayo must face the lingering judgment of his traditional Yoruba family, reclaim his heritage, and step out of concealment once and for all.

From quiet, hidden fears in West Africa to marching proudly beneath a sea of rainbow flags in Toronto, Rainbow in the Tropics is a triumphant, heart-wrenching celebration of queer resilience, unconditional love, and finding a place where you truly belong.