It’s a world of endless parties and sleepless nights. A relentless celebration that turns West Africa, especially Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos into one of the hottest destinations on the continent, if not the world, right in the middle of winter.
Detty December is a magical time between December and early January when diaspora communities and tourists flock to Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa for an unforgettable experience filled with flavoured food, soul, African music and sunshine.
Beach parties, festivals and top-tier performances fuel the energy, while fashion takes center stage, with everyone dressing to impress.
It gathered pace over the past five years, gaining an international reputation, as IJGBs (“I Just Got Backs”) and their friends arrive in batches, eager to unwind and blow off steam after the fast-paced, hard-working year they’ve had overseas.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
