Gunna, Busta Rhymes Lead Star-Packed Line-up as Detty December Fest Drops 2025 Headliners

Detty December Fest

Detty December Fest has revealed the first group of artists who will headline its 2025 event, featuring an exciting line-up that includes US stars Gunna and Busta Rhymes, Tanzania’s Juma Jux, and Nigerian favourite Bella Shmurda.

The festival is scheduled to run from December 6 to 31, 2025, and will take place at two main Lagos locations: Ilubirin, Ikoyi (Bourdillon Road), and The Livespot Entertarium, Oba Elegushi Beach Road, Lekki.

Organisers also shared a special video message from Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture & the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa. She highly praised Detty December Fest for its major contribution to Nigeria’s culture, tourism, global creative presence, and the country's December entertainment.

Performance Timetable (First Wave):

Sat, Dec 6 — Grand Opening Concert (Aerial Show)

Sun, Dec 7 — Grand Opening Show: A Cinematic Live Experience

Sat, Dec 13 — Bella Shmurda Live

Sun, Dec 14 — Club X: The Beat Never Sleeps

Thu, Dec 18 — Juma Jux Live in Concert

Fri, Dec 19 — Busta Rhymes Live in Concert

Sat, Dec 20 — Christmas Like a Movie (Variety Show)

Sun, Dec 21 — Detty December Fest: One Night. Infinite Energy.

Sun, Dec 28 — Gunna Live in Concert

Tue, Dec 30 — Last Call For… The Ultimate Detty December Rave

Organisers confirmed that more artists, surprise guests, and extra activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Detty December Fest:

Detty December Fest has become a significant highlight of the December season. It offers multi-stage concerts, nightlife events, fashion and culture showcases, food experiences, and engaging art displays.

The large-scale festival aims to capture the spirit of Lagos’ famous 'Detty December' culture—a time now widely known as West Africa’s top festival season and a key time for people from the diaspora to return home.

The festival's growing cultural and tourist importance has been noted by international media like Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler, and CNN. Business reports also point to an increase in holiday travel to Lagos during this period.