Detty December Festival 2025, produced by Livespot360, ignited Lagos with its grand opening, and Music Custodian was right at the center of the pulse at Ilubirin Mixed Use Development, Ikoyi.
Branded as Africa’s Real Summer, the opening night on Sunday, December 7th, delivered a cinematic spectacle — one made for memory. If you believe the moment passed you by, think again. Come closer — here’s how the opening night carved its place in Lagos’ December history.
A Cinematic Opening: When Art Took to the Sky
The night opened with a breathtaking showcase by the Aerial Ballerina, whose gravity-defying choreography set the tone with elegance and cinematic flair. Suspended mid-air, wrapped in light and fluid motion, the group of six female acrobatic dancers drew guests into an immersive world where performance met visual magic. This entrance sparked gasps and applause from every corner of Ilubirin.
Before the rhythm and revelry took over, the festival soared — literally. The Aerial Ballerina set the tone with a spellbinding display suspended in the Lagos night sky. Relive the moment in the clip here.
A Celebration of African Rhythm & Movement
Just when the night felt like it couldn’t get any bigger, the festival’s cultural heartbeat erupted. Two hundred dancers from across Lagos surged onto the stage in a breathtaking wave of color, rhythm, and raw movement. Their electrifying choreography — grounded in ancestral African beats yet sharpened with unmistakable Lagos edge — sent energy rippling through the crowd. With every formation, every drum-synced step, and every Afrobeats-infused sequence, the entire space morphed into a carnival of motion. It was a powerful reminder that in Africa, dance isn’t just entertainment; it is heritage, identity, and storytelling in its most vibrant form.
Homegrown Stars Take the Stage
The energy at Ilubirin rose into a full-blown Lagos celebration — the kind only Detty December can produce. With the lights shimmering over the waterfront and the crowd buzzing with anticipation, the night unfolded into a joyful fusion of music, nostalgia, and that unmistakable December-in-Lagos electricity.
Darey, who doubled as the host for the evening, added a heartfelt moment to the festivities as he serenaded guests with a soul-stirring performance of his classic record “Pray For Me.” It was a nostalgic journey that pulled the audience straight into memory lane, earning warm cheers and quiet smiles from every corner of the arena.
From there, the tempo surged. One by one, homegrown heavy-hitters took the stage and transformed the opening night into a vibrant tapestry of sound and culture. From the first performer, Ice Prince, to Fola, Wande Coal, Young Jonn, and Shoday, each artist took their turn delivering standout, crowd-moving performances.
Guests sang, danced, and moved as every act added its own spark to the festival’s opening chapter — a vibrant, joyful kickoff to Lagos’ favourite season of music, culture, and unforgettable nights.
Voices That Filled the Night
As the sun dipped and the city lights rose, a 40-man choir stepped forward with an extraordinary medley of beloved Afrobeats classics and fan favorites. Their harmonies washed over Ilubirin with warmth, nostalgia, and new life — earning cheers, claps, and even a few emotional moments from the audience.
It was a beautiful nod to how modern African music continues to evolve from communal expression.
A Sky Full of Fireworks to Seal the Moment
Just before midnight struck — ushering in Monday, December 8th — Ilubirin’s skyline erupted in a dazzling fireworks display, painting the sky with color and celebrating the official welcome of Detty December Festival 2025.
It was the perfect exclamation point to a night that set the pace for a December filled with rhythm, culture, and unforgettable memories across Lagos.
Music Custodian at Detty December Fest 2025
As the official media and storytelling partner for Detty December Festival, Music Custodian proudly documents the moments that shape our cultural landscape. From electrifying live performances and vibrant crowd energy to rich cultural expressions, festival fashion. Our team was fully present to capture the heartbeat of the grand opening.
And this is only the beginning. Detty December Festival is set to transform the city with world-class performances, cultural showcases, nightlife takeovers, and that unforgettable December energy — and we’ll be right there, documenting it all in real time.
Follow the journey on our social pages, and whatever you do, don’t miss out — grab your ticket for the next Detty December experience while the energy is still rising.
Tickets are available now at dettydecfest.com
