The driving force behind her decision was rooted in a tumultuous home life characterized by physical abuse from her mother. “I was stressed trying to care for seven children by selling charcoal,” she recounted. This environment ultimately led her to run away from home due to the constant beatings and emotional turmoil.
Her entry into prostitution was facilitated by a boyfriend who introduced her to bars catering to foreign clients. At Rock Garden Café on Nile Avenue, she met other girls who taught her how to navigate the trade. Bad Black also recounted an incident from 2007 when she stole money from an Ethiopian client while he slept at Namirembe Inn, illustrating the precarious nature of her situation.
Throughout her time in the industry, Bad Black strategically chose to work with clients who would not document their encounters. “I would line up four Chinese men at a time because, to me, they lacked sexual energy,” she explained. Just four months into this lifestyle, she found herself pregnant with her first child—a development that would significantly impact her life choices.
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Now a mother of four and expecting another child, Bad Black revealed that all of her children’s fathers were once clients who transitioned into romantic partners. Her story sheds light on the harsh realities faced by those involved in sex work and emphasizes themes of survival and resilience amid adversity.