Detty December 2024: What to Expect This Season
By: Chimdindu Ken-Anaukwu
It’s December in Africa, and you know what that means—music, food, fashion, family, and non-stop vibes. If you’re planning to join the frenzy this year, here’s a quick guide to what 2024’s Detty December promises.
1. Concerts & Festivals
Big Names, Bigger Stages: Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, and amapiano stars are headlining.
Major Events: Afrochella (now Afrofuture) in Ghana, Flytime Festival in Lagos, and Nyege Nyege in Uganda.
Afrochella
2. The Food Scene
Jollof rice battles (Nigeria vs. Ghana isn’t ending soon).
Street favorites: suya, asun, and shawarma.
Coastal delights: Swahili pilau and South African braais.
The Swahili Pilau
3. Fashion Forward
Bold Ankara prints, agbada swag, and glamorous evening wear.
Statement accessories: beads, bangles, and headwraps.
4. Cultural Gatherings
Weddings, village homecomings, and family reunions.
Traditional masquerades and dance festivals in local communities.
Ijele!
5. Nightlife & Day Parties
Beach hangouts in Accra and Lagos.
Rooftop parties in Nairobi and Cape Town.
Silent discos and amapiano raves everywhere.
6. Travel & Adventure
Tour hotspots: Ghana’s Cape Coast, Nigeria’s Lekki Conservation, and Kenya’s safaris.
New Year fireworks in major cities like Dakar and Kigali.
Ghana’s Cape Coast
2024 Detty December Is Yours
Pack your dancing shoes, stretchy pants, and an open heart. December in Africa isn’t just a season—it’s an experience.
P.S. Don’t forget to stay hydrated—Detty December is not for the faint-hearted.