Busta Rhymes headlined the Detty December Festival at Ilubirin on December 19, marking his return to Nigeria after about 15 years. Lagos hosted a high-energy music night that combined live rap performances, humour, and close interaction with the audience.
Busta Rhymes was introduced on stage by Spliff Star, who joined him for the opening moments of the set. Both artistes performed together as Busta Rhymes launched into “Don’t Cha,” followed by “Make It Clap”, “Uh Ooh”, and “Touch It”. Their joint delivery set the pace for constant interaction, keeping the crowd engaged throughout.
Busta Rhymes Addresses The Crowd
Midway through the show, Busta Rhymes paused to address the crowd. “This is the motherland,” he said. “Thank you for having me this year at Detty December 2025.” A short AI-style visual clip played on screen before he continued his set with “Baby Give It to Me,” later performing “Yay Ya.”
Speaking again during the performance, he reflected on his return to Lagos. “I haven’t been here in 15 years. We are home,” he told the audience. “This trip is special to me because it’s not just about the show, it’s because it is home.”
Supporting Performances And Artist Reactions
The night also featured performances from Tiwa Savage, MI Abaga, and Uzikwendu. During his appearance, MI Abaga addressed the crowd, saying, “This year makes it twenty years since I started making music.”
MI Abaga spoke with HipTV and reflected on the turnout and atmosphere at the show. He also spoke briefly about his music plans, saying there was a possibility of releasing new songs next year.
I’m really happy to see so many people come out tonight. It means a lot to be part of a show like this, he said.
Uzikwendu also spoke after his performance. He said the crowd was large and responsive. “The crowd was massive,” he said. “Seeing how the fans responded to my music made me happy.”
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