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  • Wizkid’s surprise appearance at Gunna’s Lagos set turns Detty December Fest into a headline

    Wizkid’s surprise appearance at Gunna’s Lagos set turns Detty December Fest into a headline

    2026-01-02 09:00:00

    In a report published by BellaNaija, Wizkid made a surprise appearance during Gunna’s Detty December Fest performance, sending the crowd into instant frenzy.

    The moment is being shared as another example of Lagos’ December pipeline—global acts arriving, then colliding with Nigerian star power on stage.

    Beyond the hype, fans are already asking the practical question: was it a one-off cameo, or the start of a wider collaboration push?

    • Vanguard (Outlet): “Wizkid thrilled fans with a surprise appearance.”
    • Instagram clip share (Instagram): “Moment Wizkid joined Gunna on stage.”

    Echotitbits take: Surprise stage link-ups now function like mini marketing campaigns: the clips travel, the festival gets free press, and both artists benefit from cross‑audience exposure. Watch next for any official reposts, backstage footage, or remix chatter—those are usually the signals that a viral performance is being turned into a deliberate rollout.

    Source: BellaNaija — December 31, 2025 — https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/12/wizkid-gunna-surprise-detty-december-fest/

    BellaNaija
    2025-12-31
    Photo Credit: BellaNaija

  • Tiwa Savage hints at a full-circle moment with Wizkid after seven years

    Tiwa Savage hints at a full-circle moment with Wizkid after seven years

    2026-01-01 09:40:00

    In a post shared by @notjustok, Tiwa Savage is quoted reflecting on sharing a stage with Wizkid again—described as a seven-year full-circle moment.

    Fans immediately leaned into nostalgia, reading it as a sign of renewed warmth between two major Afrobeats stars.

    • Cool FM (Instagram): “7 years later”
    • Pulse Nigeria: “Tiwa Savage and Wizkid”

    Echotitbits take: In Afrobeats, “moments” often become strategy. If this energy holds, watch for a studio link-up or surprise feature run in early 2026; otherwise it may remain Detty-December nostalgia packaged for content.

    Source: Instagram — December 31, 2025 — https://www.instagram.com/p/DS5KQE3CPyT/

    Instagram December 31, 2025
    Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers

  • Lagos scraps Greater Lagos Fiesta hours to New Year, urges residents to pray

    Lagos scraps Greater Lagos Fiesta hours to New Year, urges residents to pray

    2025-12-31 09:21:00

    Figures cited by PUNCH show the Lagos State Government called off the Greater Lagos Fiesta 2025 scheduled for December 31, directing residents to mark the period with personal prayers for the nation and the state instead.

    The decision was communicated in a statement attributed to the governor’s media team, positioning the cancellation as a shift from mass celebration to reflection and prayer ahead of 2026.

    The annual event is one of Lagos’ flagship end‑of‑year entertainment programmes, so the abrupt cancellation has sparked debate in the city’s creative economy and among residents.

    Vanguard reported that the government “announced the cancellation of the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta,” while Guardian Life quoted the statement: “Lagos State Government cancels Greater Lagos Fiesta 2025.”

    Echotitbits take: The optics matter—Lagos is Nigeria’s entertainment capital and the fiesta is a tourism/creative‑economy signal. Watch whether the state replaces the lost economic activity with alternative programmes, and whether security or governance concerns drove the decision.

    Source: The Punch — December 31, 2025 (https://punchng.com/lagos-cancels-greater-lagos-fiesta-2025/)

    The Punch December 31, 2025

    Photo Credit: The Punch

  • Tiwa Savage’s $1,000 Fan Gift at Calabar Carnival Becomes the Festive Clip of the Night

    Tiwa Savage’s $1,000 Fan Gift at Calabar Carnival Becomes the Festive Clip of the Night

    2025-12-30 10:00:00
    In a report carried by TheCable Lifestyle, Tiwa Savage surprised a concertgoer with a $1,000 cash gift during her Calabar Carnival performance after he called out for support.
    Video snippets from the show show a quick exchange that drew cheers and then spread rapidly across social media, with fans framing it as a standout feel-good moment of the carnival run.
    The clip has also spotlighted how “on-stage generosity” has become a fast-moving viral currency during peak festive season.

    Additional posts echoing the same moment include Pulse Nigeria (Instagram): “Fans were cheering as Tiwa Savage gave a lucky fan $1,000…” and AFRO NIGERIA (X): “Tiwa Savage sprayed $1,000 on a fan at the Calabar Carnival…”

    Echotitbits take:
    Small on-stage moments can reshape public perception at scale. Watch for whether the beneficiary’s story gets follow-up coverage, and whether more artists respond with similar crowd interactions as the season peaks.
    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 30, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/video-tiwa-savage-sprays-a-fan-with-1000-at-calabar-carnival-concert/
    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-30
    Photo Credit: Spotify

  • Wizkid’s Lagos Pop-In With Gunna Turns Detty December Fest Into a Viral Night

    Wizkid’s Lagos Pop-In With Gunna Turns Detty December Fest Into a Viral Night

    2025-12-30 09:00:00
    According to Channels Television, Wizkid made an unannounced appearance at Gunna’s Detty December Fest show in Lagos, sparking one of the loudest crowd moments of the season.
    Clips from inside the venue show the pair linking up on stage and running through their collaboration “Forever Be Mine,” with fans treating the cameo like a headline set.
    The surprise has also reignited talk about more cross-Atlantic stage linkups during Nigeria’s December concert run, especially as Lagos keeps attracting global guests.

    Other reporting and posts backing the moment include Detty December Fest (Instagram): “Unmatched energy… @gunna brought the heat to Lagos” and REVOLT (Instagram): “The crowd rightfully went crazy…”.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is Detty December at full throttle—surprise cameos, global guests, and clips built for replay. Watch for whether Wizkid and Gunna push the collaboration harder with additional live dates, a remix, or an official visual as 2026 planning begins.
    Source: ChannelsTV — December 30, 2025 — https://www.channelstv.com/2025/12/30/video-wizkid-makes-surprise-performance-at-gunnas-detty-december-fest-show/
    ChannelsTV
    2025-12-30
    Photo Credit: ChannelsTV

  • Gunna’s Detty December stop signals Lagos’ growing pull on global tours

    Gunna’s Detty December stop signals Lagos’ growing pull on global tours

    Photo Credit: AllHipHop

    2025-12-29

    Reporting by AllHipHop indicates Gunna has added African dates to his WUN World Tour, with Lagos positioned as a headline stop during the Detty December wave.

    The move underscores how Lagos has become a must-hit end-of-year circuit for international acts as festival infrastructure and brand activations expand.

    For fans, the larger signal is clear: Detty December isn’t only local hype anymore—it’s an international booking season.

    Verification

    • Detty December Fest (Official website): “Global hip-hop sensation Gunna hits the stage on 29th December at Ilubirin, Ikoyi.”
    • Culture Custodian (Facebook): “Gunna will be performing live in Lagos on December 29.”

    Echotitbits take: International bookings bring tourism spend, sponsorship dollars, and diaspora travel momentum to Lagos. Watch next for additional global acts announced for the season—and how pricing, venue logistics, and security shape the experience.

    Source: AllHipHop — December 29, 2025 — https://allhiphop.com/news/gunna-brings-wun-world-tour-to-africa/

    AllHipHop
    2025-12-29

  • Tiwa Savage breaks down mid-performance in Cotonou as fans rally around her

    Tiwa Savage breaks down mid-performance in Cotonou as fans rally around her

    Photo Credit: TheCable Lifestyle

    2025-12-28

    According to TheCable Lifestyle, Tiwa Savage became visibly emotional while performing her hit “Somebody’s Son” at the WeLoveYa Festival concert in Cotonou.

    Clips shared across social platforms show the singer pausing as the emotion hit, with the audience cheering her on as she tried to continue.

    The moment has since sparked conversation about how deeply certain songs can connect to an artist’s personal season—especially in a live setting.

    Verification

    • NotJustOk (Facebook): “Tiwa Savage was visibly emotional while performing ‘Somebody’s Son’ last night…”
    • Legit.ng (Website): “The singer burst into tears during her performance at the WeLoveYa Festival in Cotonou.”

    Echotitbits take: Authentic, unscripted moments like this can deepen fan connection and extend a song’s life beyond streaming. Watch for whether Tiwa addresses the moment directly and how it shapes her upcoming setlists and storytelling on stage.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 28, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/tiwa-savage-cries-on-stage-while-performing-somebodys-son-at-cotonou-concert/

    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-28

  • Yaw Naija and DJ Jimmy Jatt set Abuja/Lagos for “Rewind” flashback concert

    Yaw Naija and DJ Jimmy Jatt set Abuja/Lagos for “Rewind” flashback concert

    Photo Credit: Guardian Nigeria
    2025-12-28 07:15:00

    Reporting by Guardian Nigeria says media personality Yaw Naija and veteran DJ Jimmy Jatt are staging the second edition of the Rewind Flashback Concert, with Abuja and Lagos dates announced.

    The show is pitched as a nostalgia-driven night—reviving late-’90s and early-2000s hits and targeting fans who want “old school” energy during the holiday rush.

    Also noted by ThisDay (Website): “Yaw… alongside… Jimmy Jatt, will host… Rewind Flashback Concert… Abuja… and… Lagos.” (https://www.thisdaylive.com/)

    Separately, Punch Newspapers (Website) reported: “Music lovers are set for a nostalgic experience…” (https://punchng.com/)

    Echotitbits take: Nostalgia concerts are becoming a reliable second lane of live entertainment—older audiences, higher spending power, and brand-friendly lineups. Watch for the final performer list and post-show videos; strong execution could turn Rewind into an annual franchise.

    Source: Guardian Nigeria — December 27, 2025 — https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/weekend-beats/yaw-naija-jimmy-jatts-rewind-concert-to-hold-in-abuja-lagos/

    Guardian Nigeria December 27, 2025

  • Tiwa Savage’s Accra moment sparks debate after she appears to exit mid-performance

    Tiwa Savage’s Accra moment sparks debate after she appears to exit mid-performance

    Photo Credit: AccraHypeTV (Facebook)
    2025-12-28 07:05:00

    A Facebook video shared by AccraHypeTV shows Tiwa Savage appearing visibly upset on stage at a Ghana event, with clips circulating rapidly across social platforms.

    Online chatter has focused on alleged set-time or slot issues and crowd control, but the viral clips do not include a full official explanation from organisers in the posts that boosted the trend.

    Also noted by NairaDiaryTV (Facebook): “Tiwa Savage fumes in Accra after organizers allegedly gave her the wrong performance slot…” (https://www.facebook.com/)

    Separately, WoezorTV (YouTube) reported: “Tiwa Savage [Taste The Culture] full performance…” (https://www.youtube.com/)

    Echotitbits take: This looks like a familiar Detty December touring-circuit challenge—tight schedules, promoter logistics, and artist expectations colliding in real time. If Tiwa’s team or the organiser doesn’t clarify what happened, treat the narrative as partly unconfirmed and driven by clipped videos rather than full context.

    Source: AccraHypeTV (Facebook) — December 27, 2025 — https://www.facebook.com/AccraHypeTV/videos/

    AccraHypeTV (Facebook) December 27, 2025

  • Omah Lay and Seyi Vibez steal the spotlight at Lagos’ Motherland Festival

    Omah Lay and Seyi Vibez steal the spotlight at Lagos’ Motherland Festival

    Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers
    2025-12-28 07:10:00

    According to Punch Newspapers, the 2025 Motherland Festival in Lagos delivered standout performances led by Omah Lay and Seyi Vibez, with a broader lineup that kept the crowd locked in through the night.

    Other coverage framed the show as a Detty December draw—mixing major Afrobeats acts with a party-heavy Lagos audience that has become a yearly tourism and culture magnet.

    Also noted by The Guardian Nigeria (Website): “Odumodu Blvck, Qing Madi, Seyi Vibez light up First Bank Motherland Festival.” (https://guardian.ng/)

    Separately, Vanguard (Website) reported: “Omah Lay, Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvck… thrill fans at first bank motherland festival.” (https://www.vanguardngr.com/)

    Echotitbits take: Beyond vibes, festivals like this are now serious brand and soft-power infrastructure—tourism, sponsorship money, and diaspora visibility. Watch for the official highlights package, attendance numbers, and which acts leverage this into international bookings.

    Source: Punch Newspapers — December 28, 2025 — https://punchng.com/omah-lay-seyi-vibez-light-up-motherland-festival/

    Punch Newspapers December 28, 2025