With the rise of homegrown platforms like AllAccessFans, Nigeria’s adult content industry is booming – but the threat of piracy and public shaming makes it a complex new workplace for women.
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It’s the start of a new year, and Lagos is still wrapped in the cool, dry grasp of Harmattan – a season when desert winds sweep down from the Sahara, veiling the city in a hazy, ochre tint. The air is crisp but carries a harsh edge, leaving lips chapped and the streets cloaked in a fine, powdery layer of sand. Amid this seasonal stillness stands Sillylostpoet’s tripod, now dusted like everything else – a tool she has come to see as an extension of her craft. It’s not just a piece of equipment; it represents stability, creativity and defiance of societal norms.
Today, the digital creator and author of The Darkness In My Mind immerses herself in the pursuit of content inspiration, carefully selecting lingerie for her next shoot. Each piece is chosen with precision, a reflection of her artistic vision and personal narrative. Though she often collaborates with a fellow creator, today, it’s just her and her tripod, a loyal wingman helping her craft alluring visuals that draw in the admirers who fuel her success.
Her work stands in stark contrast to Nigeria’s more traditionally ‘respectable’ careers: doctor, lawyer, accountant. For Silly and a growing number of young Nigerian women, financial independence now means stepping into a territory beset with societal stigma. Her journey is part of a larger Gen-Z movement characterised by technological adeptness, entrepreneurial spirit and its proclivity to challenge societal conventions. “Last year, I made 30m naira (£15,600) from adult content,” says Silly….
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