The December festive season in Nigeria, commonly referred to as ‘detty December’ have captured the world’s attention. Lagos alone brought in $71.6m in tourism revenue in December 2024, according to ...

Festivals like Carnival Calabar in Nigeria abound throughout the year-end parties across west Africa and beyond. Akintomiwaao/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Every December in Nigeria and Ghana a giant ...

'Detty December' is a phrase which refers to the annual pilgrimage of tourists and diasporans to Nigeria and Ghana during the festive period. It's a movement which has attracted global attention this ...

If you’ve ever been in Lagos during Detty December, you know the rule. Everything gets more expensive once the rush starts. tickets? Gone. Flight and Ride prices? Doubled. Apartment rates?

She may not have delivered an album in 2024, but Saweetie still closed the year on a high note in Lagos, Nigeria. Like several other music industry icons, the superstar flew to Africa to partake in ...

Almost everyone loves Lagos in December. Since moving to Lagos in 2021, I’ve tried to experience the infamous Detty December, but this year, I’ve given up on the idea entirely. Why? It’s just way too ...

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Detty December – the time of year when Ghanaians and visitors come together to celebrate African culture has become a must-see in the West African country. While Detty December can be applied to other ...

Ghana's annual Detty December celebrations mark a season of exuberance for locals and world travelers alike with festivals and cultural events (photos by Ernest Ankomah). Regardless, the event ...

To paraphrase the immortal bard Shakespeare in his play, The Tempest, all the revels of the holiday season are ended. Christmas revelry and reveries as well as New Year’s are now behind us. The period ...

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