Detty December: Wizkid, Davido, Asake, Brandy, Others Line Up Lagos Concerts

Lagos is gearing up for another bustling festive entertainment season as top Nigerian and international music stars announce concerts, residencies, and cultural festivals across the city this December.
​Featuring leading acts across Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and gospel music, the 2026 “Detty December” calendar is expected to attract thousands of music lovers—including Nigerians returning from the diaspora—from the first week of December through the Christmas holidays.
​From Wizkid, Davido, Asake, and Olamide to international headliners such as Brandy, Lil Baby, and Kehlani, here is a chronological guide to the major concerts and festivals scheduled across Lagos in December 2026:
​Early to Mid-December
​Shoday Experience (December 6): Singer Shoday opens the month’s major concert lineup at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.
​ÀLÓ: Once Upon a Song (December 13): Returning for its third edition at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, the cultural showcase will celebrate African folk music, indigenous sounds, and storytelling through live performances.
​Davido’s ORIADÉ: The Residency (December 17–19): Afrobeats star Davido will headline a three-night concert residency at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly National Theatre), taking fans through his musical catalogue across three consecutive nights.
​Wizkid at Detty December Fest (December 18): Grammy-winning singer Wizkid will headline the opening concert of Detty December Fest at the Detty December Village. Organised by Livespot360, the festival runs from December 18 to 30, offering 13 days of music, culture, and entertainment across two stages.
​YBNL: The Reunion at Future Fest (December 18): Rapper Olamide will reunite artistes affiliated with YBNL Nation—including Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Young Jonn, producer Pheelz, and DJ Enimoney—at Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island. The concert forms part of Future Fest 2026, a 10-day celebration of music, fashion, film, art, food, and technology running from December 11 to 20.
​OhEmGee Faaji Friday 9.0 (December 18): Content creator and gospel entertainer EmmaOMG will host the ninth edition of his concert, themed ‘The Fruitful Harvest Celebration’, at Daystar Christian Centre, Ikeja, featuring gospel music, traditional praise, and cultural entertainment.
​Peak Festive Week (December 19–24)
​ICONIQ FEST (December 19–23): The five-night concert series at the Lekki Coliseum will feature BNXN on December 19, FOLA on December 20, Oxlade’s Plug The Ox concert on December 21, Ruger’s BlownBoy experience on December 22, and Mr P’s OG Thank You Concert on December 23.
​Brandy at Flytime’s House of R&B (December 20): American R&B star Brandy will headline Flytime Promotions’ House of R&B at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island.
​Asake’s M$NEY in Lagos (December 20): Afrobeats star Asake will headline M$NEY in Lagos at Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island, serving as a major attraction on the closing day of Future Fest 2026.
​Waje’s The Unexpected Christmas (December 20): Singer Waje will host The Unexpected Christmas at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos.
​SPINALL’s Èkó Groove (December 20): Disc jockey SPINALL will host Èkó Groove at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Lagos Island.
​Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged (December 21): Part of Flytime Promotions’ annual December entertainment lineup at the Eko Convention Centre, the show will feature American rapper Lil Baby, rapper Yung Miami, and R&B singer Kehlani—marking Kehlani’s first live performance in Nigeria.
​Blaqbonez at Elite Fest (December 21): Rapper Blaqbonez is scheduled to perform at Elite Fest 2026 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.
​Flytime Fest (December 22–24): Flytime Promotions will hold its annual Flytime Fest at the Eko Convention Centre, with international hip-hop artistes Latto, Sexyy Red, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie among the announced performers.
​AfroJazz Fest: To the Roots (December 23): Highlife group The Cavemen and veteran musician Lagbaja will headline the 2026 edition of AfroJazz Fest at Amore Gardens, Lekki, celebrating African musical heritage through jazz and indigenous sounds.
​DJ Tunez and Friends (December 24): Disc jockey DJ Tunez will host a Christmas Eve performance in Lagos as part of the Detty December celebrations.
​Boxing Day Finale
​Adekunle Gold’s The Greatest Showman (December 26): Singer Adekunle Gold will return to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts for the second edition of The Greatest Showman, featuring an orchestral presentation alongside the MUSON Orchestra and his band, The 79th Element.