When
it comes to prostitution in Lagos, different persons tend to see the ancient
trade from different perspectives.
While the morally upright would hiss and
curse at the sight of a call girl, a high profile client with large appetite
for carnal matters would not miss the blissful promise the nocturnal calling
holds for him.
Similarly,
while many would not hesitate to charge at such a lady with names like Ashawo,
Karuwa or Akwuna-kwuna, depending on the individual’s cultural roots,
some would rather express preference for a more refined phrase like ‘Lady
of the Red Light District, commercial sex worker, whore, etc.
However,
regardless of the name, the trade remains the same - sex for money.
What
started with a courteous line of sympathy eventually morphed into a
three-hour-long chat between our correspondent and the prostitute - Kemi
(real names withheld).
The
conversation started when she declared that she was unhappy. Asked what the
matter was, Kemi said she had just lost a substantial amount of money. Read excerpts below:
