December in Nigeria is an entire festival. The streets are busier, there are more concerts lined up, everyone is going to the hottest spot and everyone is just experiencing life fully. Imagine having all this fun with the love of your life, suddenly, life is worth living again.
Holding your partner’s hand through concerts, laughing over brunch, or dancing late into the night gives the month a sweetness that no other time can match. Yet, while all the outside fun is exciting, the real magic often happens in a private space where you can relax, reconnect, and enjoy each other without distractions.
If you’ve only ever thought of Lagos when it comes to Detty December, it’s time to give Abuja its due. Over the past few years, the nation’s capital has quietly become a festive playground, attracting locals, returnees, and visitors who want to enjoy a December like no other.
Cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Accra light up like never before. Streets are shiny with festive lights, music is coming from every corner, and people are out enjoying the energy and excitement of the season.
My favourite thing to do was explore the village. Visit the streams, watch local boxing and football matches, watch the masquerades dance and each time wondering if my grandma would ever allow me to join the children who walked around with the masquerades. ( I knew she wouldn’t but a girl can dream, no?”.
I started exploring local destinations that felt just as serene, stylish, and foreign — but were right here in Lagos, Abuja, and even Accra. So before you rush to the airport this December, check this list. You might just find your “vacation” is closer than you think.
It’s that time of the year again — flights are booking fast, playlists are full of Afrobeats, and everyone abroad is shouting “Back to Naija for Detty December.”
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