Gunna, Busta Rhymes headline Detty December Fest 2025 in Lagos

Gunna, Busta Rhymes headline Detty December Fest 2025 in Lagos

Detty December Fest has unveiled its first wave of headliners for 2025, with American rappers Gunna and Busta Rhymes set to perform alongside East African star Juma Jux and Nigerian act Bella Shmurda at Nigeria’s biggest year-end festival, running from 6–31 December across Ilubirin in Ikoyi and Livespot Entertarium in Lekki.

Key events include Busta Rhymes Live happening on December 19. This will be the first time Busta Rhymes headlines a concert in Nigeria. This is followed by a variety show, ‘Christmas Like a Movie’, the following day December 2,0 and Detty December Fest on the 21st.

American rapper Gunna headlines the second music concert event on Friday December 29. This will see the rap artist return to Nigeria since his headlined show in 2023. while the XXX Live holds on Sunday, December 28. The finale ‘Last Call For… The Ultimate Detty December Rave’ holds on December 30. Additional artists and surprise performances will be announced in the coming weeks.

Minister for Health, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, said that “the festival serves as a platform to showcase Nigerian and African talent globally, attract holiday tourism, and support small and medium enterprises involved in production, fashion, food, and hospitality.”

“The government will also work with relevant agencies to enhance safety, mobility, and the overall visitor experience, ensuring both local and international attendees can enjoy the festive season,” she stated in a video

Detty December Fest is one of Nigeria’s largest end-of-year cultural events, blending music, entertainment, and holiday celebrations in Lagos.

Moyinoluwa Azeez is an Entertainment correspondent who currently covers the entertainment sector, where she reviews movies and songs, music performances and rankings, and also fashion trends and events. She is also skilled in graphic design, where she drives the narrative of stories through infographics and graphs. Moyinoluwa also has experience in covering the Energy sector.

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