Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Wizkid will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026, organisers have announced.
Wizkid is scheduled to take the stage on December 18, marking the start of the 13-day festival celebrating music, culture, food, fashion and entertainment in Lagos.
Produced by entertainment company Livespot360, the festival will run from December 18 to 30 and will feature an expanded programme, including the introduction of a second performance stage.
Wizkid will headline the main Festival Stage, while the newly introduced Pulse Stage will provide a platform for emerging artists, new sounds and breakthrough talents shaping the future of African music.
Livespot360 co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Darey Art Alade, said the new stage was created to reflect the growing global influence of African music.
“African music has never been more influential globally, and we believe our festivals should reflect that ambition,” Alade said.
He added that the Pulse Stage would give upcoming artists the opportunity to perform alongside established acts and contribute to the growth of Africa’s music ecosystem.
Additional headliners for the festival are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The 2026 edition follows the official launch of Detty December Fest last year, which attracted thousands of festivalgoers and featured a combination of international and African music stars.
The lineup included Busta Rhymes, Gunna, Shenseea, Tiwa Savage, Diamond Platnumz, Phyno, Wande Coal, Fave, Young John, Qing Madi, Ice Prince, Jux and Wizkid.
Wizkid’s appearance will mark his return to the Detty December stage as he continues work on his highly anticipated seventh studio album.
The singer released the joint EP Real, Vol. 1 with Asake in January and has since featured on collaborations with artists including Vybz Kartel, Odeal and Jorja Smith.
He also collaborated with Tyla on “Dynamite” and Ayra Starr on “Gimme Dat”, with the latter earning a nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Wizkid’s return to the festival comes after his 2025 tour in support of his 2024 album, Morayo, which reached No. 4 on the Billboard World Albums chart.
The expansion of Detty December Fest comes amid growing interest in Lagos’ annual festive-season celebrations, which have increasingly become a major attraction for international visitors and members of the Nigerian diaspora.
According to the MO Africa Company Detty December Report, festivities generated an estimated ₦396.5 billion in consumer spending across Lagos.
Ahead of last year’s celebrations, the Federal Executive Council established a presidential task force on Detty December to coordinate inter-agency support and strengthen tourism during the festive period.
Detty December Fest 2026 is scheduled to take place in Lagos from December 18 to 30, with organisers promising a broader mix of music, culture and entertainment experiences.
The annual Detty December celebrations have become a major part of Nigeria’s festive season, transforming Lagos into a hub for Afrobeats, nightlife, tourism and entertainment throughout December.
