Detty December: Wizkid, Davido, Asake, Brandy, others set for Lagos concerts

Lagos is preparing for another busy festive season as Nigerian and international music stars line up concerts, music festivals and live performances across the city in December.

The events, featuring some of the biggest names in Afrobeats, hip-hop and R&B, are expected to attract music lovers, including Nigerians returning from abroad for the annual Detty December celebrations.

From Wizkid and Davido to Asake, Brandy and Olamide, several artistes have announced performances at different venues across Lagos, with concerts scheduled from the first week of December through the Christmas period.

Here are some of the major events to look forward to in Lagos this December.

1. Shoday Experience – December 6

Singer Shoday is scheduled to perform at the Shoday Experience on December 6 at Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.

2. Davido’s ORIADÉ: The Residency – December 17–19

Afrobeats star Davido is set to headline a three-night concert tagged ORIADÉ: The Residency at the National Theatre, Lagos, from December 17 to 19.

The event will celebrate his musical journey and give fans an opportunity to experience his catalogue across three nights.

3. Wizkid at Detty December Fest – December 18

Grammy-winning singer Wizkid will headline the opening concert of Detty December Fest on December 18 at the Detty December Village, Lagos.

The festival, organised by Livespot360, will run from December 18 to 30, featuring 13 days of music, culture and entertainment across two stages.

4. YBNL: The Reunion – December 18

Rapper Olamide is bringing together artistes associated with his record label, YBNL Nation, for a reunion concert at Future Fest on December 18.

The concert, scheduled for Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island, will feature Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Young Jonn, music producer Pheelz and DJ Enimoney.

5. ICONIQ FEST – December 19–23

ICONIQ FEST will bring several Nigerian artistes to the Lekki Coliseum for five consecutive nights of performances.

The announced line-up includes BNXN on December 19, FOLA on December 20, Oxlade on December 21, Ruger on December 22 and Mr P on December 23.

6. Brandy at Flytime’s House of R&B – December 20

American singer Brandy is billed to headline Flytime Promotions’ House of R&B on December 20 at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island.

The performance will bring the international R&B star to Lagos during the festive season.

7. Asake’s M$NEY in Lagos – December 20

Afrobeats singer Asake has announced a headline concert tagged M$NEY in Lagos, scheduled for December 20 at Oasis Ground, Coastal Road, Victoria Island.

The performance will form part of Future Fest 2026 and is expected to be one of the festival’s major attractions.

8. Oxlade at ICONIQ FEST – December 21

Singer Oxlade will headline the December 21 edition of ICONIQ FEST at the Lekki Coliseum with his Plug The Ox concert.

9. Blaqbonez at Elite Fest – December 21

Rapper Blaqbonez is scheduled to perform at Elite Fest 2026 on December 21 at Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.

10. Ruger at ICONIQ FEST – December 22

Singer Ruger will take the stage at the Lekki Coliseum on December 22 as part of ICONIQ FEST, with his BlownBoy experience.

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11. Flytime Fest – December 22–24

Flytime Promotions will hold its annual Flytime Fest from December 22 to 24 at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island.

American rappers Latto, Sexyy Red and A Boogie wit da Hoodie are among the international artistes announced for this year’s edition.

12. Lagbaja at AfroJazz Fest – December 23

Veteran Nigerian musician Lagbaja is billed to perform at Amore Gardens, Lekki, on December 23 as part of the December entertainment activities.

13. Mr P at ICONIQ FEST – December 23

Former P-Square singer Mr P will headline the December 23 edition of ICONIQ FEST at the Lekki Coliseum with his OG Thank You Concert.

14. DJ Tunez and Friends – December 24

Disc jockey DJ Tunez is scheduled to host a Christmas Eve performance in Lagos on December 24 as part of the Detty December celebrations.

15. The Reunion at Future Fest – December 18

Lagos will also host a series of cultural and entertainment activities under Future Fest, a 10-day festival scheduled to run from December 11 to 20, with music, fashion, film, art, food and technology experiences.

16. Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged – December 21

American rapper Lil Baby, R&B singer Kehlani and rapper Yung Miami are among the artistes billed to perform at Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged on December 21 at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island.

The event is part of Flytime Promotions’ annual December entertainment programme. The performance will mark Kehlani’s first live appearance in Nigeria.

17. Adekunle Gold’s The Greatest Showman – December 26

Singer Adekunle Gold will return to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Theatre, on December 26 for the second edition of his concert, The Greatest Showman.

The performance will feature the MUSON Orchestra and his band, The 79th Element, in an orchestral presentation of his music.

18. OhEmGee Faaji Friday 9.0 – December 18

Popular Nigerian content creator and gospel entertainer EmmaOMG is set to host the ninth edition of OhEmGee Faaji Friday on December 18 at Daystar Christian Centre, Ikeja.

The event, themed ‘The Fruitful Harvest Celebration’, will feature gospel music, traditional praise and cultural entertainment.

19. AfroJazz Fest: To the Roots – December 23

The 2026 edition of AfroJazz Fest, themed ‘To the Roots’, will hold on December 23 at Amore Gardens, Lekki.

The festival will feature Nigerian music group The Cavemen and veteran musician Lagbaja, celebrating African musical heritage through jazz, indigenous sounds and contemporary music.

20. Waje’s The Unexpected Christmas – December 20

Singer Waje is scheduled to host The Unexpected Christmas on December 20 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos.

21. SPINALL’s Èkó Groove – December 20

Nigerian disc jockey SPINALL will host Èkó Groove on December 20 at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Lagos Island.

22. ÀLÓ: Once Upon a Song – December 13

The third edition of ÀLÓ, themed ‘Once Upon a Song’, is scheduled for December 13 at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan.

The event will celebrate African folk music, indigenous sounds, storytelling and cultural heritage through live performances.