(FILES) Mexican circus artist Rodrigo Adame, 45 years old, performs on stage at the Zaza restaurant and lounge in Lagos, on August 24, 2025. Scantily clad in a sequin leotard and silver heels, the dancer swayed to “Money” by Cardi B in a mega-sized cocktail glass.
Nigeria might be going through its worst economic crisis in a generation, but in Lagos, the party hasn’t stopped.
Patrons at The Library, where fake banknotes rained down on the stage, were being treated to both dinner and a show as cabaret takes the mega-city by storm.
Clubs like The Library have been fully revamped to cash in on the trend, tapping into the best singers and dancers across the African cultural powerhouse, but also drawing talent from across the world. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)