The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying the Festive Season in Nigeria
It is officially IJGB season in Nigeria.
Venue: Landmark Beach, Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. A one-day fiesta that combines games, food, and music to create a one-of-a-kind fun experience for young adults in Lagos. Featuring 7 DJs, over 30 food, and drinks stalls, over 200 games, and unlimited music. Vendease Games Festival (11th of December)
If you’re wondering what it means, IJGB (I Just Got Back) is a term used to describe Nigerians in Diaspora who have returned to the country for the festive period. Nigerian citizens love to travel back home to visit their loved ones and of course, have a ‘Detty December’. There’s a lot of shopping. People are updating their Christmas playlists, decorating the house to suit the festivities, wearing matching pajamas, and having as many Christmas treats as possible. If you’re looking for clothing brands to shop for in Nigeria this season, Ziva Lagos is a ready-to-wear fashion brand that sells a ordable fashion pieces which embody the stylish everyday woman. They should be your go-to ready-to-wear brand for the best of Nigerian fashion this December. There is always a Detty December event to attend! If you find yourself in Nigeria this season, go out to parties, concerts, tourist centers, hang out with friends, and have all the fun you can get.
Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. A musical concert by Nigerian artiste, Chike to celebrate life, love, and music. Chike Live (17th of December)
Venue: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. A musical experience with Moelogo and some of his fellow talented friends. Moelogo Live (19th of December) Venue: Eko Convention Center. A music concert with a line-up of talented and famous artists to entertain people with music, jokes, dance, and performances. Flytime Music Festival (21st - 24th of December) Venue: Eko Convention Center. A musical concert by Nigerian artiste and Grammy award winner, Burna Boy. Burna Boy Live (27th of December) A celebration of food and drink sees thousands of food lovers come together to eat and drink from an extensive selection served up by some of the best chefs, restaurants, and street food vendors in Lagos. Eat Drink Festival (28th & 29th of December)
Lit events taking place;
Venue: Multi-Purpose Halls, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. A fashion event that is put together to showcase the elegant nature of fashion within Africa. Lagos Fashion Fair (3rd & 4th of December) Venue: The Rock Cathedral A gospel concert that encourages people to worship God together. The Experience (3rd of December) Venue: Illashe Private Beach Resort, Lagos. A beach experience featuring food, drinks, squid games, boat rides, and excess entertainment every Sunday in December. Sunday In Ilashe (12th, 19th & 26th of December)
Wiz On The Beach (30th of December)
Venue: Landmark Beach, Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. A musical concert with music superstar, Wizkid on the beach to showcase the very essence of pop culture.
With this lineup of events, it’s about to be a merry Christmas. Go ahead and have a Detty December!
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