Dare Babalola
South African strippers operating in Nigeria have claimed to be raking in ₦3 million daily, with their biggest customers being Nigerian pastors and prophets.
The two exotic dancers, who spoke on a recent episode of Nedu Wazobia’s Clarity Zone podcast, revealed that they target high-profile religious leaders and wealthy individuals, enticing them with performances and intimacy.
The dancers claimed that their customer base is not limited to a particular social class. They alleged that their clients include people from different backgrounds and professions, including Pastors and other highly respected individuals in society.
In the candid interview, the strippers opened up about their lucrative daily takings, personal lives as mothers, and surprising client profiles, sparking widespread debate on morality, money, and Nigeria’s nightlife underbelly.
The dancers, who are currently based in Nigeria, spoke without restraint about the realities of their profession and the contrasts between life in South Africa and Nigeria’s nightlife scene.
One of the guests traced her entry into exotic dancing back to a trip she took to Nigeria. During the visit, she was exposed to stories of how much dancers were reportedly earning in the country.
At the time, she was working as a radio presenter in South Africa, a role she said did not provide the kind of financial freedom she desired.
After comparing her salary to what she heard entertainers could make in Nigeria, she decided to change careers.
According to her, the difference in income was too significant to ignore, and that realization pushed her toward the nightlife industry.
The conversation took a dramatic turn when one dancer revealed her daily earnings, stating she often makes ₦2.5 million to ₦3 million, describing it as her “least” take-home some days.
That revelation sparked instant buzz, leaving listeners stunned, intrigued, and sharing their reactions online.
Many online users questioned how such figures were possible, while others saw it as evidence of how lucrative Nigeria’s nightlife economy has become.
Beyond the spotlight, both dancers revealed their mothers to nine-year-old kids, but their parenting approaches diverge sharply, adding a poignant layer to their stories.
One dancer opened up about her son knowing her profession – he stumbled upon a video on her phone and she had to explain her work to the nine-year-old.
The other dancer, however, admitted that her daughter does not know the nature of her work. She explained that she has chosen to shield her child from that aspect of her life for now.
