Afrobeats star Wizkid has been announced as the opening headliner for Detty December Fest 2026 in Lagos. Billboard exclusively reported the booking, confirming that the Grammy-winning artist will lead the Grand Opening Concert.
The show is scheduled for Friday, December 18, 2026.Organizers say Wizkid’s performance will kick off a two-week homecoming celebration aimed at drawing fans from across Nigeria and the diaspora. The festival is positioned as one of the biggest end-of-year cultural events in the country.With his global reach and catalog of hits, Wizkid is expected to set the tone for the entire festival.
Promoters noted that securing the artist early signals the scale they intend for this year’s edition.Detty December has grown into a major tourism and entertainment window for Lagos. Festival officials added that more acts, venues, and events will be unveiled in the coming months as preparations ramp up.
