If there’s one thing Lagos knows how to do, it’s throwing parties, specifically in December, when the city becomes a chaotic carousel of music, culture, and unbridled revelry. Hence, the phenomenon of Detty December has solidified Lagos as a global entertainment hotspot where locals and visitors alike prepare for weeks of non-stop parties, concerts, and cultural experiences. The anticipation builds for months, fueled by social media buzz, artist announcements, and the collective yearning for a release after a long year.

This year’s Detty December really tried to live up to the hype even though the festive fervor came with a high price. The surge in demand led to a hike in prices across the board — from accommodation to transportation, and of course, event tickets, making participation a more considered decision for many and compelling merrymakers to strategize their revelry. In fact, Lagosians swapped traditional clubbing for a wave of raves, house parties, and experiential events. Nevertheless, the inconveniences did little to dampen the spirits of those determined to have a good time.

See 13 of the coolest events that made Detty Decembounce 2024 truly amazing:

Spotify Wrapped (Dec. 14th)

 

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The annual release of Spotify Wrapped playlists always generates excitement, and this year was no different. Lagos was on fire as the streaming giant wrapped up its 2024 party tour with a bang at Space Hub in Lekki, after stops in Johannesburg and Nairobi. The highlights? Cool Spotify merch; performances by acts like Brazy, Joshua Baraka, Ayo Maff, Kaestyle, Morravey, Zerrydl and DJ sets by WEAREALLCHEMICALS, Aniko, DJ 4kerty, DJ Tunez, DJ YK Mule, and London; and of course lots of free food and drinks.

Lungu Boy Block Party (Dec. 18)

 

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Asake’s Lungu Boy block party in Lagos was a free, laid-back celebration of food, music, and culture. Sponsored by Empire, Coke Studio, Heineken, and Itel, the event was full of fun activities like graffiti walls, skateboarding, and fresh haircuts. People got creative with tattoos and body paint, while the Lungu Dance Team kept the energy up. There was great food and drinks, and the DJ sets kept everyone dancing all night.

Joeboy: The Lavida Experience (Dec. 19)

Joeboy’s headline concert was a night of pure entertainment, with the superstar performing his hit songs and engaging with the crowd.

Even In The Day

Nigeria’s biggest day party brand, Even In The Day, turned up the heat in December with a lineup of events.

Even with Skyla (Dec. 14)

 

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American superstar DJ Skyla Tyla launched it with a headline performance in Abuja. The event also featured immersive visual displays and curated experiences designed to provide a premium day party atmosphere.

Dance Eko Festival (Dec. 20 & 21)

The Dance Eko Festival took place in Lagos over two days with sets by talented DJs like South Africa’s Vigro Deep, Skyla Tylaa, DJ Consequence, Six7even.

Rema Homecoming Lagos (Dec. 22)

 

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After a year filled with hits, including the massive “Ozeba,” fans were eager to celebrate with their Rave Lord. And Rema didn’t disappoint. He capped off a fantastic year with a homecoming show in Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, that was nothing short of spectacular. The Rave Lord brought his A-game, with a high-energy performance that had the crowd singing and dancing all night long.

Flytime Fest 2024

This multi-day festival offered a diverse lineup of international and local artists, catering to a wide range of musical tastes.

Day 1: Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged (Dec. 22)

A long-standing staple of Detty December and Flytime Fest’s flagship live music event, Rhythm Unplugged once again delivered a night of amazing performances from some of the biggest names in Nigerian music and beyond. Headlined by Grammy-nominated artist Gunna, the event also featured a performance by Tyla.

Day 2: Olamide (Dec. 23)

 

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Nigerian rap sensation Olamide headlined day two with a three-hour set. The crowd was treated to surprise guest appearances from global superstars Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Phyno, and Pheelz.

Day 3: Davido (Dec. 24)

 

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Davido took over day three, performing some of his biggest hits, including “Aye,” “Unavailable,” and “Kante,” with a guest appearance from ODUMODUBLVCK for “Funds.” DJ Dope Caesar closed the night with a typically impressive set.

Day 4: Ayra Starr (Dec. 25)

 

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Ayra Starr closed out the festival with a killer performance. Her contemporary and labelmate, Rema made a surprise appearance and performed the crowd-favourites “Ozeba” and “Azaman,” which sent the crowd wild. A surprise duet between Tiwa Savage and Ayra Starr was a memorable moment.

Trench Fest (Dec. 27)

Catering to the growing popularity of streetpop, Trench Fest took over Police College, Ikeja. The show accommodated a diverse array of talent, with performances from veterans like Wande Coal and Ice Prince alongside artists like Balloranking, T.I Blaze, Dremo, ZerryDL, L.A.X, TML, Bad Boi OML, Bahd Man Niko, and numerous others.