Nigerians Find Stress Relief in Lagos' First 'Rage Room'

As economic pressures mount, a unique space offers a physical outlet for pent-up emotions.

• The Shadow Rage Room allows customers to smash objects for 30 minutes for $5.
• Founded by Dr. James Babajide Banjoko, the room aims to provide a safe space for emotional release.
• Nigeria faces a severe cost-of-living crisis with 33.4% inflation and high youth frustration.
• Mental health services are scarce and often unaffordable in Nigeria, with fewer than 400 psychologists for over 200 million people.
• Experts caution that while rage rooms offer temporary relief, they are not substitutes for professional therapy.

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