Bella Shmurda, Juma Jux, Busta Rhymes & More Take Over Lagos at Detty December Fest 2025 in Partnership With the Ministry of Culture

From December 6–31, 2025, Lagos will come alive with back-to-back concerts, nightlife experiences, cultural showcases and premium December entertainment, featuring Global stars such as Bella Shmurda, Juma Jux, Busta Rhymes and many more, with national backing from Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy.

Detty December Fest in partnership with the Ministry, will hold the month-long celebration across two major venues: Ilubirin, Ikoyi (Bourdillon Road) and The Livespot Entertarium, Oba Elegushi Beach Road, Lekki.

Opening Weekend

• Sat, Dec 6  – Grand Opening Concert (Aerial Show) (Get Ticket Here)
• Sun, Dec 7  – Grand Opening: A Cinematic Live Experience (Get Ticket Here)

First Wave Performance & Event Highlights

• Sat, Dec 13 — Bella Shmurda Live (Ticket Link)
• Sun, Dec 14 — Club X: The Beat Never Sleeps (Ticket Link)
• Thu, Dec 18 — Juma Jux Live in Concert (Ticket Link)
• Fri, Dec 19 — Busta Rhymes Live in Concert (Ticket Link)
• Sat, Dec 20 — Christmas Like a Movie (Variety Show) (Ticket Link)
• Sun, Dec 21 — Detty December Fest: One Night. Infinite Energy (Ticket TBC)
• Sun, Dec 28 — Gunna Live in Concert (Ticket TBC)
• Tue, Dec 30 — Last Call For… The Ultimate Detty December Rave (Ticket TBC)

(More artists, surprise guests, and programming will be announced soon.)

Partnership With the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy

Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa has described Detty December Fest as a defining contributor to Nigeria’s cultural ecosystem, highlighting its role in strengthening Nigeria’s global creative presence and attracting holiday tourism in a special video message. Watch full VIDEO HERE

More than a festival

Detty December Fest brings together multi-stage concerts, nightlife experiences, fashion and cultural showcases, culinary pop-ups, art installations, and citywide programming, capturing the full spirit of Nigeria’s globally recognized December season.

The festival is powered by Livespot360, creators of Entertainment Week Africa (EWA), Livespot X Festival, Love Like A Movie, Born In Africa Festival and Club X, and producers of The Real Housewives of Lagos and The Voice Nigeria Season 3.