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The Digest:

American rap superstar Gunna will headline this year’s Detty December Fest in Lagos, returning to the Ilubirin waterfront stage on December 29 as part of his global WUNNA World Tour. The festival, endorsed by the Nigerian government, will also feature performances from Busta Rhymes, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, and Nigeria’s Bella Shmurda, cementing its place as a highlight of the festive season’s cultural calendar.

Key Points:
  • Gunna will perform at Ilubirin waterfront in Ikoyi on December 29, 2025
  • This marks his second Lagos show following a successful 2023 appearance
  • He headlines alongside Busta Rhymes, Juma Jux, and Bella Shmurda
  • Detty December Fest runs from December 6–31 across multiple venues
  • The festival is government-endorsed, highlighting Nigeria’s creative tourism drive
  • Tickets are available online, with high demand expected
  • The event blends music, nightlife, fashion, and art over four weeks
Festivals, like cultures, are celebrations of convergence, where global sounds meet local spirit. Gunna’s return is more than a concert; it is a symbol of how Nigeria’s creative landscape continues to root itself in both homegrown talent and worldwide appeal.


Sources: NotJustOk, Pulse