Nigerian singer and businessman Mr Eazi has stirred fresh conversations after revealing that he was the brain behind the now-iconic phrase “Detty December,” slang that has grown into a full-blown symbol of end-of-year fun, concerts, travel and nonstop partying in Nigeria.
The revelation came during his Detty Rave concert in Accra, Ghana, where the artist took a moment to reflect on how the phrase first came to life.
Speaking to the crowd, Mr Eazi traced the origin of the term back to his early days working behind the scenes as a show promoter.
According to him, the idea was born in 2016 when he and his friends were putting together a December event in Ghana. In search of a catchy name that captured the carefree spirit of the season, he suggested “Detty December,” a phrase that would later take on a life of its own.
“While working as a show promoter with my friends, I suggested that we call our December event ‘Detty December.’ Hashtag Detty December.
So in 2016, my guys invented Detty December. And Detty December is all about going back to your roots, having fun, and enjoying life intentionally,” he said.
What started as a simple event title has since evolved into a cultural movement, shaping how December is celebrated across Nigeria and beyond.
Still, Mr Eazi was quick to downplay personal ownership of the phrase, acknowledging how far it has grown beyond its original creators.
“Detty December is bigger than Mr Eazi. It’s bigger than anybody. Detty December is for all of us,” he added.
Today, the phrase has become a yearly ritual, drawing thousands of Nigerians home and attracting global attention—a testament to how a simple idea can transform into a shared cultural identity.
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“So in 2016, me and my guys invented Detty December… Detty December is bigger than Mr. Eazi. It’s bigger than anybody…”
Mr. Eazi setting the records straight. pic.twitter.com/N04bo04kCk
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