6 steps to recover from a heavy Detty December spending
FG to start push for 2026 Detty December in March — Hannatu Musawa
IJGB shares experience after spending 16 days at Nigeria’s Detty December festivities
Detty December bigger than anybody – Mr Eazi
Video: Asake meets President John Mahama after show in Ghana
Detty December Fest 2025 closes in Lagos with star-studded performances, high energy
Mr Eazi shuts down Accra with Detty Rave 2025, as Davido thrills crowd
Detty December: How night out in Victoria Island played out
Other countries and what they call “Detty December”
Pastor Odumeje joins Flavour on stage at Lagos concert
Ghana wants to do away with the ‘Detty’ in ‘Detty December’
A night out in Lagos ‘Detty December’

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Detty December a career booster for artistes – Odunfa Damilare, Entertainment Executive
Detty December remains one of the most impactful periods for artistes in Nigeria, offering visibility, fan engagement and career growth through a packed calendar of performances across Lagos and other major cities. Odunfa Damilare, CEO of BOSS CITY iNC, says the festive season delivers overwhelmingly positive outcomes for artistes, with back-to-back shows allowing them to […]
Detty December: People are investing more in concerts — Odunfa Damilare, Entertainment Executive
From street jams to mega concerts, Detty December has grown into one of Africa’s most anticipated entertainment seasons.
Lady slams ‘exorbitant’ Lagos beach house prices during Detty December
Nigerian media personality and influencer, Rita Ushie popularly known as Raye has caused a stir online after expressing shock at the soaring cost of beach houses in Lagos, especially during the peak festive season of Detty December.
Wizkid ignites ‘Detty December’ at GTCO End-of-Year bash
Nigerian superstar Wizkid officially ignited the holiday season at the GTCO end-of-year party in Lagos on Tuesday night.
‘I had to stop the show’ — Fola apologises after safety scare at debut headline concert
Rising music sensation Fola has issued a public apology following backlash over safety concerns at his first-ever headline concert.
Don’t get stranded! Top 10 Nigerian apps for seamless payment this Detty December
The festive season in Nigeria is a time of celebration, family gatherings, shopping sprees, travel, and gift-giving. But it can also be a period of financial stress if payments, transfers, and bills aren’t handled efficiently. Luckily, the rise of fintech has made sending and receiving money, paying bills, shopping online, and managing finances easier than […]
I came home for Detty December to feel grounded again — US-based Nigerian
“Celebrating here feels different from abroad. Social interaction feels easier. People show warmth quickly. Plans form spontaneously. Music and food sit at the center of daily life. Street activity feels constant. Cultural expression feels natural. I only get this full experience when I am home.”
Forget the UK, Nigeria’s everything you want — IJGB Okwuosa on Detty December
UK-based Nigerian and super heavyweight boxer, Odera Okwuosa, has returned home to Nigeria for the festive season and is already raving about his experience.
Detty December: Lagos hotels, events sold out as fun seekers scramble for space
Nigeria’s annual end of year revelry popularly known as Detty December has kicked off on a high note with hotels across strategic parts of Lagos fully booked and major event tickets selling out rapidly.
Detty December: Go home, see your aged parents and siblings – Noble Igwe tells Nigerians
Media personality and fashion entrepreneur Noble Igwe has urged Nigerians to look beyond the parties and luxury that often define Detty December and focus instead on reconnecting with family.
Photos: Moments from the grand opening of Detty December Fest in Lagos
Nigerian superstars Wande Coal and Young Jonn headlined the explosive opening night of the Detty December Fest at Ilubirin, Ikoyi, officially launching a month-long celebration of music and nightlife in Lagos.
Davido, Olamide, Asake set to light up December festivities in Lagos and Abuja
Some of Nigeria’s biggest stars are gearing up to take over the festive season as Lagos and Abuja prepare for a December packed with powerhouse performances. At the Nigerian Breweries Legendary Christmas Press Cocktail, organisers unveiled a star-first lineup that places the continent’s most influential music heavyweights at the heart of this year’s celebrations. Leading […]
Who owns it? Nigeria, Ghana Detty December rivalry rekindles
The banter is louder, the competition fiercer, and even brands are jumping into the crossfire
‘IJGBs, here’re things to know before coming to Nigeria’ — TolaniBaj shares Detty December guide
If you’re an IJGB gearing up for Detty December in Nigeria, reality tv show star TolaniBaj has a message for you.
Lagos street art festival debuts, paints town amid Detty December buzz
Spray paint and brushes in hand, the artists focused on their murals, tuning out the chaotic symphony of car horns and swirls of exhaust from the Lagos traffic behind them.

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