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  • Tinubu’s Eyo appearance puts Lagos culture—and tourism politics—back in spotlight

    Tinubu’s Eyo appearance puts Lagos culture—and tourism politics—back in spotlight

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-28 09:00:00

    According to PUNCH, President Bola Tinubu attended the 2025 Eyo Festival in Lagos and used the moment to emphasize culture as a lever for tourism and destination branding.

    The event, held at Tafawa Balewa Square, also honored notable late Lagos leaders and featured traditional processions that draw local and diaspora audiences.

    Stakeholders see the festival’s revival as part of Lagos’ broader push to convert heritage into year-round tourism revenue and global attention.

    GazetteNG reported Tinubu describing the carnival as “a great rekindling of our culture,” while The Nation quoted him saying, “The Eyo Festival is a vibrant expression of the rich traditions of Lagos.”

    Echotitbits take: Beyond pageantry, Lagos can turn cultural “peaks” into consistent visitor flows with safety planning, transport coordination, and curated diaspora packages. Watch for how the state markets Eyo alongside other heritage assets in 2026.

    Source: The Punch — December 28, 2025 (https://punchng.com/tinubu-joins-lagos-eyo-festival/)

    The Punch December 28, 2025
    https://punchng.com/tinubu-joins-lagos-eyo-festival/

  • Sanwo‑Olu unveils Eyo Monument in Onikan as Lagos pushes heritage tourism

    Sanwo‑Olu unveils Eyo Monument in Onikan as Lagos pushes heritage tourism

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-27 07:04:00

    As reported by Punch, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned a new Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre in Onikan, positioning it as a cultural landmark meant to strengthen Lagos’ tourism appeal and heritage branding.

    The unveiling comes alongside renewed festival momentum on Lagos Island, with the state signalling that heritage assets can drive visitor traffic, local commerce, and destination marketing.

    Officials describe the monument as both educational and economic—showcasing Yoruba history while also functioning as a photo-magnet attraction for residents and tourists.

    The move fits Lagos’ broader strategy of converting culture into structured tourism revenue, especially through festivals, museums, and curated public art.

    In a post documenting the unveiling, Sanwo‑Olu described the statue as the “tallest Eyo statue ever created,” while Travel and Tour World reported Lagos unveiled a “towering Eyo Monument” to elevate cultural tourism.

    Echotitbits take:
    Lagos is building a heritage-corridor playbook—art, festivals, traffic control, and media packaging. Watch next for crowd management, year-round programming, safety, and whether tourism monetisation becomes systematic rather than seasonal.

    Source: The Punch — December 26, 2025 (https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-unveils-eyo-monument-to-boost-lagos-tourism/)
    The Punch December 26, 2025

  • Seyi Tinubu and family honoured at Eyo Oba ceremony as Lagos cultural politics heats up

    Seyi Tinubu and family honoured at Eyo Oba ceremony as Lagos cultural politics heats up

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-27 06:00:00

    In an update published by The Nation, Seyi Tinubu and his wife were photographed at a Lagos ceremony linked to the Eyo Oba institution, where they were reportedly conferred with titles.

    The report underscores how cultural pageantry and political branding often intersect in Lagos, with traditional institutions remaining influential in public symbolism and elite networking.

    Observers say such honours can amplify visibility, but also attract scrutiny about the boundaries between cultural heritage, political power, and access.

    Echotitbits take:
    Culture is soft power. The bigger question is whether Lagos can convert heritage moments into sustained tourism value—events calendar, safety, transport, and city branding—rather than episodic ceremonies that trend and fade.

    Source: The Punch — December 27, 2025 (https://punchng.com/photos-seyi-tinubu-wife-bag-fresh-chieftaincy-titles-in-lagos/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web&amp)
    The Punch December 27, 2025

  • Detty December hits peak: Lagos nightlife packed as celebrity circuit intensifies

    Detty December hits peak: Lagos nightlife packed as celebrity circuit intensifies

    Photo Credit: GoldMyne TV

    2025-12-24 08:00:00
    Figures and scenes highlighted by GoldMyne TV suggest Lagos has entered full Detty December mode—packed venues, celebrity drop-ins, and nonstop event calendars driving the city’s nightlife narrative.

    The season is being framed as a magnet for artists, influencers, and diaspora returnees, turning everyday club appearances into headline moments.

    It also carries an economic angle: hotels, lounges, transport, and event brands typically see a surge when the celebrity circuit concentrates in one city.

    VG (AFP-backed) (News site) also echoed the same development, noting: “an extravagant month-long party season” (https://www.vanguardngr.com/). GoldMyne TV (Entertainment outlet) also echoed the same development, noting: “A-list Stars Storm Lagos for Detty December” (https://www.goldmyne.tv/a-list-stars-storm-lagos-for-detty-december/).

    Echotitbits take: Detty December has become a cultural export product—part tourism strategy, part creator economy. What to watch: whether Lagos can sustain the draw without security, traffic, and pricing backlash that could eventually deter visitors and local participation.

    Source: GoldMyne TV — December 24, 2025 — https://www.goldmyne.tv/a-list-stars-storm-lagos-for-detty-december/
    GoldMyne TV
    2025-12-24

  • Annie–2Baba–Nasboi photo sends relationship rumour mill into overdrive

    Annie–2Baba–Nasboi photo sends relationship rumour mill into overdrive

    Photo Credit: The Guardian

    2025-12-24 08:00:00
    As reposted by InstagramPulse, a fresh photo showing Annie Idibia, 2Baba (Tuface) and comedian Nasboi together has reignited online speculation about the couple’s relationship status.

    Fans treated the image like a statement, projecting narratives ranging from reconciliation to PR optics—without any official clarification from the couple.

    The timing matters: Detty December events generate endless backstage photos, and the internet turns them into storylines within minutes.

    Eelive (Entertainment outlet) also echoed the same development, noting: “Annie Idibia Hangs Out With 2Baba After Breakup Rumours” (https://eelive.ng/). InstagramPulse (Instagram) also echoed the same development, noting: “Annie Idibia, 2Baba and Nasboi spotted together” (https://www.instagram.com/p/DSmWPQEtGl-/).

    Echotitbits take: Photos aren’t confirmations. Until Annie or 2Baba speaks directly, treat this as social buzz rather than proof of reconciliation or breakup outcomes. What to watch next: whether either party posts the same moment on their own verified pages and how they frame it.

    Source: The Guardian— December 24, 2025 — https://guardian.ng/life/love-and-relationships/2baba-and-annie-idibia-spotted-together-after-name-change/
    The Guardian
    2025-12-24

  • Detty December Fest unveils headline acts as Lagos’ December economy hits peak

    Detty December Fest unveils headline acts as Lagos’ December economy hits peak

    Photo credit: dettydecfest.com

    2025-12-22 12:10:00

    According to BusinessDay, Detty December Fest rolled out a first wave of headliners spanning U.S. rap and African acts, positioning the event as a major pillar of Lagos’ end-of-year entertainment season.

    The lineup push reinforces how December has become a full economic cycle in Lagos—feeding hotels, ride-hailing, restaurants, fashion retail, and nightlife venues as visitors flood the city.

    It also shows how promoters now market Lagos December as a brand, blending global hip-hop names with Nigerian street-pop and regional stars to drive cross-audience demand.

    TheCable echoed the rollout, noting “the first wave of artistes,” while the festival’s official site lists performers and dates for the Lagos run.

    Echotitbits take: Watch the operational side—ticketing integrity, crowd management, traffic coordination, and emergency readiness. Lagos December is big business now, and one poorly handled mega-event can damage the entire season’s credibility.

    Source: dettydecfest.com — December 11, 2025 — https://dettydecfest.com/blog/

  • Rhythm Unplugged 2025 buzz climbs as Rema and Central Cee anchor the headline slot

    Rhythm Unplugged 2025 buzz climbs as Rema and Central Cee anchor the headline slot

    Photo Credit: Instagram

    2025-12-21 08:40:00
    In an update published by The Sun Nigeria, Flytime’s Rhythm Unplugged 2025 is being marketed as a major Lagos concert moment, with Rema and Central Cee drawing the loudest pre-show chatter.

    The event has become a Detty December staple where production quality, surprise guests and crowd experience heavily influence its reputation year-to-year.

    This year’s UK-rap crossover signals how Lagos lineups are expanding beyond Afrobeats-only programming.

    Cene’s event page describes the billing as “headlined by global Afrobeats sensation Rema… with special guest artist, UK rapper” Central Cee. TurnTable Charts’ roundup lists the top line plainly: “Headliners: Rema & Central Cee”.

    Echotitbits take:
    If execution matches hype, Rhythm Unplugged strengthens Lagos’ claim as Africa’s December entertainment capital. Watch for sellout signals, guest leaks, and whether traffic/venue management becomes the real post-show story.

    Source: Instagram — 2025-12-21 — https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIuVgCjXhM/
    Instagram
    2025-12-21

  • Motherland Festival powers Lagos’ December economy with a diaspora-friendly lineup

    Motherland Festival powers Lagos’ December economy with a diaspora-friendly lineup

    Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria

    2025-12-21 15:05:00
    Reporting by The Guardian Nigeria indicates Motherland Festival drew heavy Detty December energy in Lagos, spotlighting acts like Odumodu Blvck, Qing Madi and Seyi Vibez as brands leaned into the homecoming season.

    The festival’s pitch goes beyond music: it’s built as a ‘destination’ experience for travelers, returnees and visitors looking for a structured December calendar.

    With more curated festivals popping up, the competitive edge is now about entry experience, safety, and production—not just lineup posters.

    Vanguard quoted the organisers on the travel angle: “Coming home should not feel complicated,” in its report on Motherland’s arrivals experience. Tix.Africa’s event listing labels the main act plainly: “Omah Lay. Headliner”.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is culture meeting commerce: festivals are now part of Nigeria’s diaspora tourism strategy. Watch for attendance figures, repeat sponsorships, and whether organisers can scale without safety or logistics failures.

    Source: The Guardian Nigeria — 2025-12-21 — https://guardian.ng/life/events/odumodu-blvck-qing-madi-seyi-vibez-light-up-first-banks-motherland-festival/
    The Guardian Nigeria
    2025-12-21

  • ‘Seven Doors’ and ‘Farmer’s Bride’ lead the night as 2025 BON Awards crown winners

    ‘Seven Doors’ and ‘Farmer’s Bride’ lead the night as 2025 BON Awards crown winners

    Photo credit: Best of Nollywood Awards (Instagram profile)

    According to TheCable Lifestyle, the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards ceremony celebrated standout films and performances, with major wins spread across top titles.

    The event’s headline story was the strong showing by ‘Seven Doors’ alongside ‘Farmer’s Bride’, as the awards spotlighted craft categories and marquee acting honors.

    Beyond trophies, the winners list has already started shaping audience watchlists and streaming demand going into the year-end holidays.

    • Premium Times (website): “Femi Adebayo’s cinematic thriller ‘Seven Doors’ was the biggest winner at the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards…”
    • The Eagle Online (website): “Seven Doors shines at 2025 BON Awards + Full list of winners…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: BON’s winners list is a quick signal for what Nollywood’s industry tastemakers believe is ‘working’ right now—and it often influences acquisition decisions, streaming placements, and promo budgets. Watch for post-awards reruns, new distribution announcements, and a surge in cast interviews as studios try to convert trophies into ticket/streaming momentum.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2025-12-15 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/full-list-seven-doors-farmers-bride-win-big-at-2025-bon-awards/
    2025-12-15

  • Detty December Gets a Glam Kickoff as ‘Party With Olori-Ebi 2.0’ Draws Stars in Lagos

    Detty December Gets a Glam Kickoff as ‘Party With Olori-Ebi 2.0’ Draws Stars in Lagos

    BellaNaija (event recap page)
    2025-12-13 09:00:00

    According to BellaNaija, ‘Party With Olori-Ebi 2.0’ served as an early Detty December signal in Lagos, pulling a mix of music names, influencers and nightlife regulars into one loud, fashion-forward night.

    The event’s highlight reels leaned heavily into red-carpet styling, performance energy and the “who’s who” factor that tends to drive weekend chatter on Instagram.

    The Punch reported the party “brought together… Mayorkun, Skales… and Jaypaul,” framing it as a crowd-heavy cultural moment.

    Tomike Adeoye shared: “Highlights from Party with Olori Ebi 2.0…” as clips and photos circulated online.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Lagos’ December calendar is increasingly content-driven—parties double as media products. Watch for sponsorships and branded experiences to intensify as influencers and artists compete for the most viral “Detty December” moments.

    Source: BellaNaija — Dec 13, 2025 — https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/12/party-with-olori-ebi-2-0/