It is not every day that one finds women operating nightclubs in any part of the world, let alone in Nigeria where the culture still makes certain stifling demands from women. But when you do find one who makes a daring step to run one, it should be worthy of commendation.
Although the stereotype that only men can own night clubs in Nigeria is gradually being dismantled, the ratio is, however, akin to finding a pin in a haystack. But one young lady who has succeeded in taking the glass ceiling off for herself is Abimbola Charles, one of the offsprings of veteran cosmetologist and socialite, Mary Charles.
Unlike her three sisters who chose female dominated careers, Abimbola is stamping her feet in the sands of nightclub business. She fuels her passion via the uniquely named club, The Library Lagos, a stylish lounge that becomes a club at night in the heart of Victoria Island.
The club is so named because of the bookcase inspired décor. Via the services she provides, she has ingrained in her revellers to always choose The Library Lagos as their first choice when it comes to clubbing. An entrepreneur like her mum, Abimbola who likes to be referred to as King Abby is also the founder of ‘IJustGotBack’, a platform that connects Nigerians in the diaspora, basically a recurring annual event to promote cultural unity and networking for Nigerians globally. She is also the CEO of a barbing and nail lounge.
