By Babajide Awoyinfa
Detty December Fest 2025 has concluded in Lagos, delivering a month-long celebration of music, tradition and stay experiences
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) stories that the competition,which held at Ilubirin from Dec. 7 to Dec. 29, was staged in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Tradition,and Artistic Economic system.
Dubbed “Africa’s Actual Summer time”, Detty December Fest delivered a four-highlight-day programme inside a month-long collection of cultural and musical experiences that drew giant crowds all through December.
In accordance with the organisers, the competition has now positioned itself as one of the anticipated end-of-year occasions on the African continent.
NAN stories that the competition culminated in high-energy performances that includes worldwide stars, main African artistes and tons of of followers in a vibrant celebration of music and tradition.
Worldwide hip-hop stars, Busta Rhymes and Gunna, headlined the competition, drawing world consideration to the Lagos-based occasion.
African music heavyweights: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Shenseea, Phyno, Fave, Juma Jux, Qing Madi and Diamond Platnumz additionally delivered standout performances.
The competition formally opened on Dec. 7 with a theatrical spectacle that includes aerial ballerinas, setting the tone for the month-long programme.
In accordance with the organisers, the grand opening night time featured performances by Wande Coal, Younger Jonn, Ice Prince, Darey, Fola, Shoday and Jerry Shaffer.
NAN stories that the opening night time mixed music, stage design and stay artistry, reinforcing the competition’s ambition to ship a world-class leisure expertise.
The competition collaborated with the Ministry as a part of efforts to align inventive leisure with nationwide cultural promotion.
Hannatu Musawa,the Minister of Arts, Tradition and Artistic Economic system, described Detty December Fest as “a defining contributor” to Nigeria’s cultural ecosystem.
In accordance with Musawa, the competition performs a key position in strengthening Nigeria’s world inventive presence and driving vacation tourism.
The organisers mentioned the Ilubirin waterfront location proved appropriate for internet hosting large-scale worldwide occasions.
Reflecting on the competition’s success, Founder and Group Chief Govt Officer of Livespot360, Deola Artwork-Alade, highlighted Lagos residents’ enthusiasm for stay music.
“This 12 months confirmed that the urge for food for Detty December Fest is actual,” Alade mentioned.
In accordance with her, Ilubirin demonstrated that Lagos is able to host a world-class December leisure expertise.
She added, “That is solely the start”, signalling plans for future enlargement of the competition.
Co-Founder and Chief Artistic Officer, Darey Artwork-Alade, mentioned the competition was designed to mirror the spirit of Lagos.
“We got down to create a competition that feels true to Lagos, recent and thrilling,” Artwork-Alade mentioned.
In accordance with him, the constructive response from artistes and followers confirmed the inventive imaginative and prescient behind the occasion.
NAN stories that Detty December Fest 2025 set a brand new benchmark for stay leisure in Lagos.
The competition constructed on the rising cultural momentum that has positioned Detty December as a significant driver of leisure, tourism and financial exercise in Lagos.
Organisers expressed confidence that Detty December Fest would proceed to broaden Nigeria’s affect within the world inventive and stay leisure area. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Folasade Adeniran
